Jefferson County Online A part of the IAGenWeb and USGenWeb Projects Cedar Township Biographical Directory

BENNETT, J. P., farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Birmingham.

BLAKELY, Jos., far., S. 26; P.O. Wooster.

BLOUGH, H. D., far., S. 5; P.O. Fairfield; born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1830; came to Jefferson Co. in 1865. Married Anna Boughman in 1852; she was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1830; have nine children -- Simon H., Mary A., Elizabeth, Anna, John D., Eli M., Charles D., Joseph M. and Christian N. Owns 200 acres of land valued at $35 per acre; also owns one of the finest Norman horses in the country. Held the office of Road Supervisor one year. Members of the Mennonite Church. Democrat.

BRADSHAW, J. C., Sec. 4; P.O. Fairfield.

BRUIZ, P., far., S. 28; P.O. Fairfield; born in France in 1835; came to Jefferson Co. in 1858. Married Miss P. Mary in 1871; she was born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1848; has four children -- Annie, Sylvia, Louis and Peter. Owns eighty acres of land, valued at $2,000; also owns a gravel mine in Idaho.

CAMPBELL, ED., Jr., far., Sec. 1; P.O. Fairfield.

CAVINESS, E. K., far., Sec. 1; P.O. Beckwith.

CARMICHAEL, W., far., Sec. 8; P.O. Fairfield; born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1840; came to Jefferson Co. in 1866, and engaged in farming. Married Mary Alexander in 1866; she was born in County Antrim, also, in 1840; have five children -- Hugh, Alexander, Sadie, James and Ellen. Owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Democrat.

CONLEE, I., miller, Sec. 33; P.O. Fairfield; born in Shelby Co., Ky., 1816; came to Jefferson Co. in 1868, and engaged in milling. Married Mary A. Jones in 1845; she was born in Kentucky in 1823; has three children -- Iowa, George P. and James M.; owns 10 acres of land, valued at $2,800. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace two years. Members of the Baptist Church; Democrat.

COX, A., far., S. 15; P.O. Wooster.

COX, C. L., far., S. 5; P.O. Wooster.

COX, E., far., S. 13; P.O. Wooster.

DeWITT, B. F., farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Wooster.

DOUGHERTY, R., far., S. 8; P.O. Fairfield.

DROZ, G. A., far., S. 17; P.O. Fairfield.

DROZ, J., far., S. 33; P.O. Fairfield.

DROZ, J. B., far., S. 26; P.O. Fairfield.

DROZ, Joseph, far., S. 27; P.O. Fairfield.

DROZ, L., far., S. 17; P.O. Fairfield.

EWING, O. O., farmer, Se.c 11; P.O. Wooster.

FRY, DAVID, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Wooster.

FIERCE, JOHN AND IRA, farmers, Sec. 23; P.O. Wooster; John was born in Knox Co., Ill., in 1855; came to Jefferson Co. in 1856. Ira was born in this county in 1857; they own 120 acres of land each, valued at $25 per acre; keep bachelors' hall on the old homestead, and enjoy life. Republican.

FISHER, R., far., S. 11; P.O. Wooster.

FLINN, M., far., S. 1; P.O. Fairfield.

FLOWER, M., far., S. 8; P.O. Fairfield; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1810; came to Jefferson Co. in 1849; has since engaged in farming. Married Nancy Dennis in 1850; she was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, in 1831; have one child -- Orlando, born in 1854; owns ninety acres, valued at $40 per acre. Was Justice of the Peace for four years. Republican.

FRY, S. A., far., S. 24; P.O. Wooster.

GALLIHER, J. A., far., S. 3; P.O. Fairfield.

GIBERSON, C., far., S. 36; P.O. Wooster.

GIBERSON, H., far., S. 36; P.O. Birmingham.

GILBERT, J., far., S. 6; P.O. Fairfield.

GILBERT, M. A., far., S. 8; P.O. Fairfield.

GRABER, J., far., S. 21; P.O. Fairfield.

HARTLEY, D., far , S. 24; P.O. Wooster.

HILL, T. J., far. S. 3; P.O. Fairfield.

HISEL, John, far., S. 5; P.O. Fairfield.

HISEL, Joseph, far., S. 9; P.O. Fairfield.

HOLLISTER, S. C., far., S. 30; P.O. Fairfield.

HOSATTE, L., far., S. 37 (sic); P.O. Glasgow.
[Note: Only 36 Sections in a Township.]

HOSATTE, X., far., S. 26; P.O. Wooster.

HOWARD, J., far., Sec. 7; P.O. Fairfield.

HUMPHREYS, F. T., farmer and bee-raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Fairfield; born in Jefferson Co., Ind., in 1818; in 1835, went to Hancock Co., Ill.; in 1841, came to Jefferson Co. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Louisa Gossage in 1848; she was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., in 1832; died Dec. 21, 1871; have eight children -- Emma J., Maria, Sarah C., Harriet L., Cora, Ruth, Marvin B. and Irvin B. Present wife's maiden name was Sarah Dawes; she was born in Washington Co., Me., in 1838; one child by this marriage -- Fred. Mr. H. was elected Coroner in 1875, but refused to serve. He makes a regular business of selling land and auctioneering. Republican; members of the M. E. Church.

KELLER, ANTHONY, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Fairfield.

KELLER, Edward, far., Sec. 21; P.O. Fairfield.

KELLER, Eugene, far., Sec., 13; P.O. Wooster.

KELLER, Gustavus, Sr., far., Sec. 22; P.O. Fairfield.

KELLER, Gustavus, Jr., far., Sec. 36; P.O. Wooster.

KELTNER, H. B., far., Sec. 25; P.O. Wooster.

LIBLIN, JACK, far., S. 17; P.O. Fairfield.

LANGDON, S. W., far., S. 20; P.O. Fairfield; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., in 1816; came to Jefferson Co., in 1839. Married Sarah Murrow in 1846; she was born in Clarke Co., Ind., in 1822; have five children -- Amy A., Amanda E., Alfred P., Sarah E. and John A. Owns 241 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; was Constable two years; School Director four years. Members of the Methodist Church; Republican.

LEBLING, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Fairfield; born in France in 1838; came to Jefferson Co. in 1856. Married Mary Long in 1862; she was born in Virginia in 1839; they have six children -- George P., Millisa A., Edward M., Willie, Frank, Sylvester. Owns 134 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Democrat.

LIBLIN, M. G., far., S. 8; P.O. Fairfield.

LOCKE, J., farmer, S. 34; P.O. Birmingham; born in the county of Antrim, Ireland, in 1829; came to Jefferson Co. in 1854; engaged in farming and bee-raising. Married Mary McDowell in 1852; she was also born in the county of Antrim in 1824; have four children -- Samuel, Mary A., Jane, Elizabeth; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Was Assessor five years. Democrat.

LOOMIS, N., far., S. 30; P.O. Birmingham.

LASH, D. A., far., S. 23; P.O. Wooster.

LOUDEN, J., far., S. 28; P.O. Fairfield.

McWHIRTER, S., far., S. 16; P.O. Fairfield.

McCORMICK, J., farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Fairfield; born in Rockbridge Co., Va., in 1809; came to Jefferson Co. in 1849. Married Mary A. Maxwell in 1831; she was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., in 1810, and died in 1875; have twelve children, seven living -- George, Samantha J., Harriet, Martha E., Sarah I., John W., Harrison, Valentine (died in 1834), Henry (died in 1869), William (died in 1862), Mary (died in 1844), Indiana (died in 1875). Owns 335 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Members of the M. E. Church; Republican.

McLELLAND, J., far., Sec. 18; P.O. Fairfield.

MAHON, J., far., S. 16; P.O. Fairfield.

MERRIES, X., far., S. 4; P.O. Fairfield.

MERRIS, J., far., S. 23; P.O. Fairfield.

MICHAEL, A., far., Sec. 32; P.O. Birmingham.

MOORE, S., far., S. 17; P.O. Fairfield.

MOUCK, W. M., far., S. 11; P.O. Wooster.

NADY, X., farmer, S. 4; P.O. Fairfield.

ORIEY, F., farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Fairfield.

OZIER, J., farmer, S. 15; P.O. Fairfield; born in France in 1835; came to Jefferson Co. in 1852. Married Miss Josephine Dalmas in 1857; she was born in Erance (sic) in 1839; have nine children -- Joseph, Emily, Adolph, Clemence, Victor, Amyl, Julius, Sophia and Charles. Mr. O. owns 120 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Members of the Catholic Church. Liberal.

PALM, J., far., S. 27; P.O. Birmingham.

PALM, V., far., S. 34; P.O. Birmingham.

PARKER, G., far., Sec. 25; P.O. Wooster.

PEASE, H. A., wagon-maker, Wooster.

PHILLIPS, G. B., far., S. 12; P.O. Wooster.

PATTISON, A., far., S. 20; P.O. Fairfield.

PATTISON, R., far., S. 20; P.O. Fairfield; born in Country Antrim, Ireland, in 1816; came to Jefferson Co. 1849. Married Rosa Gilbert in 1849; she was born in County Antrim, also, in 1828; they have ten children -- Alexander W., John, Anna E., Emma J., Robert R., Martha M., Rosetta, William J., Hugh C. and Mary E. Owns 193 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Has held the offices of School Director, Township Treasurer and Road Supervisor. Members of the Presbyterian Church; Republican.

POWELL, W. H., far., S. 36; P.O. Wooster.

PRINGLE, R. W., far., S. 19; P.O. Fairfield.

PROVOST, J., far., S. 4; P.O. Fairfield.

RANEY, WM., far., S. 31; P.O. Fairfield.

REITER, J., far., S. 25; P.O. Wooster.

SMITH, H. C., far., S. 23; P.O. Wooster; born in Jefferson Co., Ky., in 1841; came to Jefferson Co. in 1842; owns forty acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Enlisted in August, 1862, in Co. G, 30th Iowa Inf.; was in the battles of Jackson, Miss., siege of Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge; in the latter battle was wounded, being shot through the ankle of the right foot and amputation was necessary. Republican.

SMITH, W. SCOTT., far., S. 23; P.O. Wooster.

SPECK, A., far., S. 5; P.O. Fairfield.

SPEARS, J., far., S. 29; P.O. Fairfield.

STANFORD, A., far., S. 5; P.O. Fairfield.

STEWART, R., far., S. 17; P.O. Fairfield.

STOUT, E., far., S. 24; P.O. Wooster.

TRABERT, J. H., far., S. 30; P.O. Birmingham.

TEMAHAN, J., far., S. 35; P.O. Birmingham.

TROTTER, C. D., farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Birmingham, Van Buren Co.; born in Washington Co., Penn., in 1838; in 1839, moved to Jefferson Co.; in 1853, came to Van Buren Co.; in 1872, went to Idaho and engaged in hotel-keeping at Rock Creek; came to Jefferson Co. in 1878. Married Irene Waldermott in 1861; she was born in Tazewell Co., Id., in 1844; has three children -- William, Nellie and Bert. Owns ninety-five acres of land, valued at $3,600. Enlisted in Co. H, 3d I. V. C.; was in the battles of Mark's Mill, Jenkins' Ferry, and several others; mustered out in 1864. Republican.

WALKER, PETER, far., Sec. 31; P.O. Birmingham.

WALMER, J., far., S. 20; P.O. Fairfield.

WRIGHT, A., far., Sec. 14; P.O. Wooster.

WRIGHT, J. L., far., S. 14; P.O. Wooster.

WRIGHT, J., farmer, S. 14; P.O. Wooster; born in Lincoln Co., Ky., in 1803; in 1818, moved to Morgan Co., Ill.; came to Jefferson Co. in 1846; since been engaged in farming. Married Beckie Gross in 1828; she was born in Cumberland Co., Ky., in 1808; had ten children; those living are -- William, Elizabeth, Peter, Thomas, Isaac, John, Alfred, Isom; Noah and Josiah are dead. Owns 179 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; has held the office of Township Trustee. Members of Baptist Church. Democrat.

WRIGHT, W. T., far., S. 24; P.O. Wooster.