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

ABRAHAM, J. H., far., S. 3; P.O. Brookville.

ALEXANDER, W. L., merchant, Batavia.

ALFRED, Wm., section hand, Batavia.

ANDERSON, W. B., section hand, Batavia.

ARMSTRONG, Samuel E., far., S. 24; P.O. Fairfield; born May 3, 1817, in Fayette Co., Ohio; in 1844, came to Jefferson Co.; owns 124 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Julia C. Smith in 1842; she was born in 1822 in Pendleton Co., Va.; have five children -- Elizabeth, William, John, Jane and Sarah. Democrat; Baptist.

ARMSTRONG, W. A., far., S. 15; P.O. Abingdon.

AVERY, W. H., far., Sec. 32; P.O. Batavia.

BARNES, A., far., P.O. Batavia.

BAIRD, THOS., far., S. 9; P.O. Abingdon; he was born in November, 1817, in Cincinnati, Ohio; when about 15 years old, came with his parents to Indiana; in 1839, came to Lee Co.; in 1854, to Jefferson Co., Iowa. Owns 188 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Levi Hubbell was born July 8, 1815, in New Jersey; came to Lee Co., Iowa in 1838; died July 6, 1851, in Jefferson Co. He married Sarah Henderson Dec. 16, 1841, in Fort Madison, Iowa; she was born June 26, 1820, in North Carolina; they had five children, two living -- Mary L. (now Mrs. Hudson) and Rebecca E.; her second marriage, to Thomas Baird Jan. 3, 1854; they have two children -- James and Virginia.

BAKER, L. P., far., S. 34; P.O. Brookville; born Feb. 2, 1834, in Marshall Co., Va.; in 1850, came to Henry Co. Enlisted in 1861, in Co. C, 4th Iowa Cav.; served to the end of the war. In the fall of 1865, went to St. Louis; the following year, came to Jefferson Co. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Miss Emma Kercheval in 1866; she was born in 1844 n Ohio; had five children, four living -- Harry R., Ralph K., Cornelia and Winifred J.; lost one child in infancy. Has been School Treasurer. Republican; M. E. Church.

BALDRIDGE, M. D., DR., physician and surgeon, Batavia; born July 11, 1826, in Guernsey Co., Ohio; in 1857, came to Jefferson Co.; commenced the study of medicine with his father when a boy, and graduated in the winter of 1848-49, at the Cincinnati Medical College; has been in constant practice ever since; was also engaged in the merchandise business in 1856-57. Owns fifty-six acres of land; also property in town. Married Isabella A. Alexander in 1851; she was born in 1826, in Lebanon, Ohio; died in Jefferson Co., Iowa; second marriage, to Nancy J. Hite, Sept. 27, 1877; she was born in 1847, in Jefferson Co.; have one child -- John Henry.

BARTHOLOMEW, W., far., Sec. 31; P.O. Batavia.

BERRIER, P., far., Sec. 8; P.O. Abingdon.

BICKFORD, H., far., Sec. 4; P.O. Abingdon.

BOGGS, S. R., merchant, Sec. 31; P.O. Batavia.

BOGGS, W. R. T., carpenter, Batavia.

BOYSOL, F., far., Sec. 34; P.O. Batavia.

BOYSOL, D., far., Sec. 22; P.O. Brookville.

BOYSAL, J., far., Sec. 34; P.O. Batavia.

BOYSAL, N., far., Sec. 34; P.O. Batavia.

BOYSAL, S., far., Sec. 34; P.O. Batavia.

BRADSHAW, WM. M., far., Sec. 31; P.O. Batavia; born Sept. 15, 1828, in White Co., Tenn.; in 1832, came to Illinois; in 1839, came to Jefferson Co. Owns 280 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Sarah A. Wright Sept. 15, 1854; she was born in 1832, in Ohio; had eight children, six living -- William D., Eugene, Fernando, Iona, Laura and Fred. He assisted in building the first store in Fairfield, and hauled the first load of goods ever brought into the town. Democrat.

BROOKS, T. M., retired, Brookville; he was born Oct. 26, 1797, in Scott Co., Ky.; in 1804, came to But- Co. (sic - Butler Co.), Ohio, with his parents; in 1846, to Jefferson Co.; has owned over 2,000 acres of land, part of which he has given to his sons; he now owns about 500 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Elizabeth Gary in 1816; she was born Oct. 14, 1799, in Kentucky; died April 16, 1874; had twelve children five living -- John G., Leah (now Mrs. Moorman), Nancy G. (now Mrs. Warwick), Elizabeth (now Mrs. Ireland), Frances C. (now Mrs. Laforce). William S. enlisted in the army, was killed July 26, 1863, in Arkansas; Joseph was commissioned Chaplain of the 33d Mo. V. I.; died April 30, 1877. Republican; M. E. Church.

BROWN, J. A., far., S. 18; P.O. Batavia.

BURKHART, J. G., far., Sec. 25; P.O. Fairfield.

BURRIS, J., far., S. 5; P.O. Abingdon.

CAMPBELL, J. M., farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Abingdon.

CAMPBELL, J., far., S. 29; P.O. Batavia.

CAMPBELL, N. H., far., S. 15; P.O. Brookville.

CAMPBELL, S., far., S. 22; P.O. Batavia.

CAMPBELL, W. C., far., S. 14; P.O. Brookville.

CARSON, V. S., farmer, Batavia.

CHASE, C. W., merchant, Batavia.

CLARK, B., far., S. 27; P.O. Batavia.

CLARK, Daniel B., carpenter, Batavia.

CLARK, Edwin, photograph gallery, Batavia; born Nov. 9, 1834, in Canada; in 1856, came to Stark Co., Ill.; commenced his present business in 1861, and has been at it since; in 1869, came to Batavia. Married Mantie M. Walton Sept. 10, 1867; she was born in 1841, in Massachusetts. Republican; M. E. Church.

CLARK, G., far., S. 32; P.O. Batavia.

CLARK, T., far., S. 32; P.O. Batavia.

COLLINS, E. A., school-teacher, Sec. 26; P.O. Fairfield.

COLLINS, E., far., S. 29; P.O. Batavia.

COLLINS, H., far., S. 28; P.O. Batavia.

COLLINS, J., far., S. 26; P.O. Fairfield.

COLLINS, J. H., far., S. 29; P.O. Batavia.

CONNER, A., far., S. 17; P.O. Batavia.

CONNER, J., far., S. 17; P.O. Batavia.

COOK, F., far., S. 27; P.O. Batavia.

COWGER, D. L., far., S. 9; P.O. Brookville.

CURRY, J., Jr., far., S.16; P.O. Batavia.

CURRY, W., far., S.17; P.O. Batavia.

DEGOOD, N. D., far., S. 8; P.O. Batavia.

DEVORE, B. T., far., S. 17; P.O. Batavia.

De WITT, W., far.; P.O. Batavia.

DICKSON, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Fairfield; born April 21, 1819, in Trumbull Co., Ohio; in 1841, came to Illinois; in 1842, to Jefferson Co.; he owns 160 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Mahala Kelley Oct. 19, 1845; she was born Feb. 14, 1828, in Floyd Co., Ind.; died July 29, 1849; have one child -- Mary J.; second marriage, Aug. 26, 1852, to Mrs. Aly Collins, daughter of Andrew Gregg; she was born Feb. 22, 1822, in Greene Co., Penn.; hd six children -- James D., lost B. B. Nov. 25, 1876, aged 20 years; R. E., Elizabeth P., Ella and Hattie J. Members of the M. E. Church; Democrat.

ELLENBERGER, K., far.; Batavia.

ELLER, J. A., far., S. 13; P.O. Brookville.

EVERETT, J. L., far., S. 9; P.O. Abingdon.

FISHER, J., far., S. 31; P.O. Batavia.

FISHER, MILTON, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Brookville; born in 1842 in Jefferson Co., Iowa; he owns forty-five acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Miss F. E. Sears in 1867; she was born in November, 1846, in Jefferson Co., Iowa; have two children -- Snowden O. and George W. Enlisted in 1862 in Co. H, 30th I. V. I.; served to the end of the war. Greenbacker.

FLEENOR, M., far., S. 4; P.O. Abingdon.

FOREMAN, R., far., S. 28; P.O. Batavia.

FORNEY, F., plasterer; P.O. Batavia.

FRESCOLN, L., far., S. 35; P.O. Libertyville.

FRISBIE, M. S., restaurant, Batavia.

FRUSH, G., prop. Centennial Hotel, Batavia.

FRY, S. C., far.; P.O. Batavia.

GADDIS, B, gardener; P.O. Batavia.

GANTZ, JOHN, far., Sec. 14; P.O. Brookville; born April 1, 1807, in Washington Co., Penn.; in 1830, came to Carroll Co., Ohio; in 1851, came to Jefferson Co., Iowa. Owns 205 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Mahala Shafer March 31, 1831; she was born in March, 1813, in Ohio; had six children, five living -- Martha J., Andrew, Jacob, William and John T; lost Ann Maria Oct. 20, 1860, aged 20 years; his grandson, Wilson E. Ennis, has been living here since he was 8 months old. Mr. G. has been Justice of the Peace, Township Clerk, and Trustee. Republican; Baptist.

GOBBLE, T. W., far., Sec. 5; P.O. Abingdon.

GOBBLE, W., far., S. 4; P.O. Abingdon.

GRAY, A., sewing-machine agent, Batavia.

GREENLAND, H., Postmaster, Batavia.

GREENWOOD, N. R., farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Brookville; born April 10, 1814, in Butler Co., Ohio; in 1848, came to his present farm; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Rhoda H. Abrams March 27, 1838; she was born Dec. 29, 1817, in Butler Co., Ohio; had eight children, six living -- Martin V., Olivet A., Mary E., Hester A., Roselle and Isabel; lost Caroline M., aged 2 years; Jefferson M. came to his death at the age of 6 years and 6 months, caused by ill-treatment from his school-teacher. Democrat. She is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

HAGY, FREDERICK, far., S. 30; P.O. Batavia.

HALL, H. S., carpenter, Batavia.

HALL, William, lumber dealer, Batavia.

HARDEN, ISAAC, proprietor Harden House, Batavia; born Oct. 11, 1832, in Somerset Co., Penn.; in 1856, came to Jefferson Co. Owns seventy-nine acres of land in Des Moines Tp., also property in town. Married Mrs. Mary James, daughter of Jacob Snook, in January, 1862; she was born in 1834 in Pennsylvania; have three children -- Susan, Oliver P. and George W; she has two children by a former marriage -- Sarah and Vannie. Is Township Trustee. Democrat.

HARRAH, J. T., far., S. 29; P.O. Batavia; born June 13, 1836, in Muskingum Co., Ohio; in 1864, came to Jefferson Co. Owns 100 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married M. C. Lowry Oct. 7, 1858; she was born March 4, 1842, in Guernsey Co., Ohio; have two children -- Hillis W. and Neil L. Democrat; Presbyterian.

HARRIS, J., far., S. 18; P.O. Batavia.

HARRIS, J., far., S. 7; P.O. Batavia.

HARRIS, REUBEN, far., S. 7; P.O. Batavia; born Nov. 19, 1816, in White Co., Tenn.; in 1828, came to Illinois with his parents; in 1843, to Jefferson Co. Owns about four hundred acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Mary Marlow in 1834; she was born March 14, 1812, in South Carolina; have five children -- William R., Miranda, Jonathan, A. J. and Serilda J. Democrat; Christian Church.

HENDERSON, E., Dr., physician, Batavia.

HENDERSON, H. M., far., S. 7; P.O. Batavia; born Feb. 2, 1822, in Guilford Co., N. C.; in 1828, came with his parents to Indiana; in 1839, came to Lee Co., Iowa; in 1849, to Jefferson Co.; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Maried Laodicia Baird in 1847; she was born Nov. 20, 1828, in Darke Co., Ohio; have seven children -- Agrippa, Edward, Lutetia, William R., Thomas, Nelson and Harvey N. Republican; M. E. Church.

HIDY, G. W., farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Fairfield; born Sept. 22, 1832, in Fayette co., Ohio; in 1857, came to Jefferson Co.; owns 264 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Mary M. Moore Oct. 3, 1859; she was born Oct. 9, 1840, in Bloomington, Ind.; had six children, five living -- Mary M., Susan A., Blanche, Charles and George; lost Emma A., Feb. 3, 1877, aged 12 years. Has been Township Assessor and School Treasurer. Republican.

HILL, S. B., far., S. 20; P.O. Batavia.

HITE, Henry, far., S. 2; P.O. Brookville.

HOLDER, Daniel, blacksmith, Batavia.

HOLLENBACK, W., far., S. 29; P.O. Batavia.

HOLMES, ANDREW A., farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Abingdon; born Aug. 18, 1834, in Monroe Co., W. Va.; in 1858, came to Jefferson Co.; owns 105 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Priscilla Gregg September, 1865; she was born Dec. 25, 1840, Guernsey Co., Ohio; have three children -- Anna E., Edgar G. and Pearl. Enlisted in 1862, in Co. D, 19th Iowa V. I.; served to the end of the war. Republican.

HOLMES, J. W., far., S. 30; P.O. Batavia.

HOLMES, W. M., far., S. 30; P.O. Batavia.

HOLMES, W. P., far., S. 30; P.O. Batavia.

HOOD, Charles, Abingdon.

HOUSEL, George, boots and shoes, Batavia.

HOWARD, J., far., S. 29; P.O. Batavia.

HOWELL, W. H., miller, Batavia.

HUDSON, J., far., S. 10; P.O. Abingdon.

HUFFMAN, E., far., S. 3; P.O. Abingdon.

HUFFMAN, H., far., S. 3; P.O. Abingdon.

IRELAND, JOHN A., farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Brookville.

JAMESON, A. L., farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Libertyville.

JOHNSON, Alfred, far., S. 13; P.O. Brookville.

KELLY, D. L., far., S. 36; P.O. Fairfield.

KOONS, Dillon, far., S. 23; P.O. Brookville.

KRAMER, Andrew, Jr., far., S. 20; P.O. Batavia.

LAMPHERE, ORA, far., S. 32; P.O. Batavia.

LAPP, John, hardware, Batavia.

LATHERS, Jas., far., S. 3; P.O. Brookville.

LAUGHLIN, A. W., far., Sec. 24; P.O. Brookville.

LAUGHLIN, H. P., far., S. 14; P.O. Brookville; born Feb. 6, 1809, in Sullivan Co., E. Tenn.; in 1830, came to Clark Co., Ill.; in 1842, to Jefferson Co.; he entered 307 acres of land, which he has given to his sons, reserving 40 acres with the homestead. Married Mary C. Newman in October, 1837; she was born Sept. 9, 1817, in Tennessee; had ten children, eight living -- Alexander W., William M., Thomas S., Sarah J., Margaret L., Mary C., Floyd K. and Blanche E.; Albert H. died Aug. 30, 1850, aged 18 months; John T. died April 17, 1853, aged 4 years. Alexander W. and William M., served in the late war. Democrat; member Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

LAUGHLIN, T. S. and F. R., fars., S. 23; P.O. Brookville.

LAUGHLIN, THOMAS S., far., Sec. 14; P.O. Brookville; born April 9, 1843, in Jefferson Co., Iowa; owns 135 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Elizabeth Worwick, Oct. 21, 1874; she was born Dec. 23, 1852, in Jefferson Co., Iowa; have two children -- Grace G. and Bessie B. Has been Township Assessor. Democrat; member Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

LAUGHLIN, WILLIAM M., far., Sec. 22; P.O. Brookville; born Sept. 26, 1842, in Coles Co., Ill.; when an infant, came to Jefferson Co. with his parents. Enlisted in 1862, in Co. H, 30th Iowa Inf.; served to the end of the war; was in the battle of Vicksburg, siege of Atlanta, Sherman's march to the sea, and others. Owns 390 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Julia A. Wood in 1869; she was born in 1850, in Ohio; have three children -- Emmet C., Effie May and Fredrica. Has been Justice of the Peace, Township Clerk and President of the School Board. Democrat; member of the M. E. Church.

LAW, T. R., far., Sec. 32; P.O. Batavia.

LONG, D., far., Sec. 25; P.O. Fairfield.

LONSBERRY, B. F., far., Sec. 16; P.O. Batavia.

LONSBERRY, H. L., far., Sec. 21; P.O. Batavia.

LUSE, J., far., Sec. 7; P.O. Batavia.

LUSE, M., far., Sec. 8; P.O. Batavia.

McDANIELS, ISAAC, section boss, Batavia.

McDOWELL, J. T., far., Sec. 6; P.O. Abingdon.

MARION, W., far., Sec. 27; P.O. Batavia.

McELROY, J. M., Rev., minister, Batavia.

MOHLER, J., far., Sec. 33; P.O. Batavia.

MOHLER, P., far., Sec. 30; P.O. Batavia.

MOORE, R. B., deceased, Batavia; born in 1828, in Jefferson Co., Ohio; died Aug. 19, 1877; came to Burlington, Iowa, in 1840; thence to Henry Co.; thence to Jasper Co.; then to Jefferson Co. Has been engaged in the merchandise business for the past twenty-five years, and at the time of his death carried on the largest business in Batavia, which his son Fred, aged 19 years, continues. Married Martha J. Roland in 1848; she was born in 1828, near South Bend, Ind.; had seven children, six living -- Maggie, now Mrs. Wilday; Ada, now Mrs. McClelland; Rollo, Fred, James and Nellie.

MOOREHEAD, J. B., agricultural implements, flour and feed, Batavia; born May 18, 1826, in Indiana Co., Penn.; in 1869, came to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; then to Batavia. Owns 150 acres of land in Des Moines Tp., valued at $25 per acre. Married Sarah Eirhart in 1848; she was born in 1831, in Indiana Co., Penn.; had nine children, four living -- S. W., E. D., J. A. and H. S. Enlisted, in 1864, in Co. E, 211th P.V.I., served to the end of the war; was in the battle of Petersburg, and others. Republican.

MORRIS, L., far., Sec. 25; P.O. Fairfield.

MORRIS, R. N., far., Sec. 3; P.O. Brookville.

MOTES, J., far., S. 21; P.O. Batavia.

MURPHY, A., section boss, Batavia.

NUGENT, E. J., physician, Batavia.

NUTTING, C. W., miller and Mayor, Batavia.

ORNDUFF, JOHN, farmer, S. 17; P.O. Batavia; born Jan. 10, 1802, in Frederick Co., Va.; in 1824, came to Coles Co., Ill.; in 1847, to Jefferson Co. Owns 231 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Melinda Davis in 1822; she was born in 1804; died in 1829; had three children, two living -- Catherine and William; lost John in 1872, aged 37 years; second marriage to Mary J. Willoughby, Oct. 2, 1830; she was born March 9, 1812, in Washington Co., Va.; had thirteen children, twelve living -- Elizabeth, Andrew, James, Samuel, Mary and Martha (twins), Volney, Nancy, Harriet, Melinda, Christina and Joseph; lost Frank, Oct. 20, 1876, aged 32 years. Democrat; Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

PARRETT, C. L., far., S., 21; P.O. Batavia.

PARROTT, D. M., far., Sec. 16; P.O. Batavia.

PARROTT, J., far., S. 7; P.O. Batavia.

PARROTT, L. W., far., S. 20; P.O. Batavia.

PATTERSON, J., far., S. 14; P.O. Brookville.

PETERSON, A., shoemaker, Batavia.

PICKERELL, R. C., far., Sec. 21; P.O. Batavia.

POWELSON, M. V. B., far., S. 19; P.O. Batavia.

RIGGS, R. H., retired, Batavia.

REMINE, MOSES, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Fairfield; born July 8, 1817, in Washington Co., Va.; in 1845, came to Jefferson Co. Owns 188 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; has been several years Township Trustee; was elected County Superintendent in 1864, and served four years. Married Sarah A. Gasaway Aug. 12, 1858; she was born Aug. 2, 1838, in Bullitt Co., Ky.; have six children -- Dora A., Emma P., Moses, Kate, Anna and Elizabeth; he has three children by his first marriage -- Flavius A., William and Mary; one child by his second marriage -- Maria. Flavius A. enlisted, in 1862, in Co. D, 19th I.V.I., and served to the end of the war; Democrat.

ROBB, SAMUEL, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Brookville; born Dec. 4, 1801, in Beaver Co., Penn.; the following year, came with his parents to Ohio; in 1841, came to Jefferson Co., Iowa; they own 118 acres of land which he entered, now valued at about $30 per acre. Married Mary Hatch Dec. 20, 1827; she was born in May, 1802, in Kentucky; died Feb. 10, 1868; had five children, three living -- Thomas A., Samuel H. and Francis E.; lost Gustavis A. in 1860, aged 18 years; Mrs. Harriet J. Gregg died Jan. 31, 1877. Thomas A., Samuel H. and Francis E. served in the late war. Has been Township Trustee, Township Clerk, School Director, etc. Republican.

ROBB, T. A., far., S. 33; P.O. Batavia.

RONEY, J., far., S. 24; P.O. Fairfield.

SALTS, D. M., far., S. 13; P.O. Brookville.

SALTS, S., far., S. 13; P.O. Brookville.

SALTS, W. W., far., S. 13; P.O. Brookville.

SAMPSON, T., far., S. 31; P.O. Batavia.

SAWYER, B. C., far., S. 31; P.O. Batavia.

SCANNEL, F. G., far., S. 22; P.O. Batavia.

SEARS, W. H., farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Batavia; born Nov. 19, 1832, in Monroe Co, Ind.; in 1838, came to Jefferson Co.; owns eighty-seven acres, valued at $25 per acre. Married Angeline Gobble in 1852; she was born in 1830 in Virginia; have six children -- Frank, Margaret E., Laura, George W., William H. and Evangeline. Democrat.

SHAFFER, H. M., DR., physician and surgeon, Batavia; born Aug. 21, 1837, in Wooster, Ohio; in 1860, commenced the study of medicine; in 1863, attended the Charity Hospital College, Cleveland, Ohio; attended lectures till (sic) 1866, when he graduated March 20, 1867, from this college; received a diploma from the University College at Wooster, Ohio; has been in constant practice since 1862; removed to Batavia May 9, 1872. He enlisted in 1861 in the 4th O. V. I.; served three months; the same fall was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 16th O. V. I., and served nine months; was then promoted to Surgeon of the 9th Ohio Battery and served three years. Married Mary A. Ferguson in September, 1866; she was born Aug. 23, 1846, in Guernsey Co., Ohio; had three children, one living -- Milton H., aged 5 years.

SHIVES, J., laborer; P.O. Batavia.

SIDORUS, J., far., S. 28; P.O. Batavia.

SIMMONS, J., far., S. 35; P.O. Libertyville.

SIMMONS, W. L. S., farmer, Sec. 12; P.O Brookville; born Jan. 10, 1822, in Clermont Co., Ohio; in 1842, came to Jefferson Co., and entered eighty acres of land; the following year, he went to Des Moines and built chimneys for the soldiers' cabins, and then returned to Ohio; in 1845, returned to this county, and has been a resident here since; he now owns 255 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Sarah Weaver in 1852; she was born in 1824, in Clermont Co., Ohio; have four children -- Eben F., Charles W., Sarah B. and Nancy W. He represented this county in the Legislature during 1876 and 1877. Member of the M. E. Church; Republican.

SIPPLE, C., far., S. 5; P.O. Abingdon.

SMITH, ANDREW, far., S. 17; P.O. Batavia; born Sept. 9, 1820, in Indiana; when a child, came with his father to Morgan Co., Ill.; in 1838, came to Des Moines Co.; in 1846, to Jefferson Co. Owns 208½ acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Sarah Fleener Dec. 31, 1844; she was born in Washington Co., Va., May 17, 1824; died March 5, 1855, in Jefferson Co.; have four children -- Harriet J., Washington C., Thomas E. and Charles W.; second marriage to Minerva A. Smith, June 7, 1855; she was born Feb. 26, 1834, in Barren Co., Ky.; have five children --Dollie C., Cora E., Hugh D., Nannie D. and Andy V. Mrs. S. came to this territory with her parents in 1838. Has been, for the past fourteen years, a local Deacon of the M. E. Church. Has been Constable; Republican.

SMITH, JOHN, Postmaster; P.O. Brookville; he was born Aug. 18, 1805, in Hampden Co., Mass.; in 1824, came to Dutchess Co., N. Y.; returned to Massachusetts, thence to Long Island; in 1832, came to Geauga Co., Ohio; in 1854, came to Jefferson Co.; has been Postmaster since 1861. Married Mrs. A. L. Majors in 1847; she was born Aug. 17, 1825, in Broome Co., N. Y.; have three children -- Louisa, Esther and Mary W.; she has two stepsons by a former marriage -- E. W. and A. A. Majors, sons of the later Alexander Majors; they are now residents of Girard, Kan., both holding prominent positions there; their father was one of the earliest settlers of Jefferson Co. Republican; member of the M. E. Church.

SMITH, J., far., S. 36; P.O. Fairfield.

SMITH, L. R., far., S. 36; P.O. Fairfield.

SMITH, T., far., S. 6; P.O. Abingdon.

SMITH, WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Abingdon; born Oct. 3, 1818, in Wayne Co., Ind.; in 1835, came to Henry County, Iowa; in 1838, came to Jefferson Co.; he owns 585 acres of land, 367 acres of which he entered; he built his present residence in 1876, at a cost of $5,000; is the finest residence in the township. He married Feb. 11, 1846, Sarah, daughter of Rev. Robert Long; she was born in 1830, in Illinois; had eight children, seven living -- Sampson F., Sarah, Estella A., Elizabeth, Grant, Alavane and Nellie; lost Loretta in infancy. Republican.

SNIDER, Wm., merchant, Brookville.

SPIELMAN, J., section hand, Batavia.

STANSBURY, JOHN, retired, Batavia; born Dec. 25, 1795, in East New Jersey; in 1814, came to Cincinnati, Ohio; in 1818, to Indiana; in 1853, to Jefferson Co.; engaged in milling and farming; owns residence and other property in town; has been a member of the M. E. Church for sixty years and exhorter for forty-five years. Married Nancy Stucker in 1816; she was born Dec. 22, 1795; died in 1830, in Indiana; had ten children, five living -- George, Reuben, John, R. and W.; second marriage to Esther Rice Oct. 14, 1830; she was born April 3, 1809, in New York; have nine children --James, Stephen, Mary, Fletcher, Allen, Martha, Sarah, Lucinda and Harriet. Has held about all the church offices. Repubcan (sic).

STEPHENSON, T. W., far., Sec. 16; P.O. Brookville.

STEVENS, J. T., station agent C., B. & Q. R. R., Batavia; born July 28, 1847, in Pulaski, Co., Ind. In 1863, enlisted in Co. D, 138th Ind. V. I.; served five months; re-enlisted in 1864, in Co. G, 151st Ind. V. I.; served to the end of the war. Then commenced in the railroad business, and has followed it since; was agent of the Nashville & Chattanooga R. R., Louisville, New Albany & Chicago, Lake Shore & M. S., B. & M. R. R., Kankankee &Short Line and C. B. & Q., his present position. Married Miss I. Webber Nov. 16, 1871; she was born April 5, 1849, in La Porte Co., Ind.; have two children William and Jane. Is a member of the Council. Democrat.

STEVER, S. F., farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Fairfield; born April 1, 1830, in Huntingdon Co., Penn.; in 1844, came to Jefferson Co.; rents 355 acres of land. Married Miss H. A. Ball in 1857; she was born in Hancock Co., Va., in 1833; have seven children -- George F., F. J., C. E., M. B., J. B., R. and N. A. Republican.

STEWART, J. H., blacksmith, Brookville.

SUNDERLAND, W., bee-raiser, Brookville.

SUTTON, Frank, laborer, Batavia.

TEETER, J. B., farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Batavia.

THOMA, B., far., S. 35; P.O. Libertyville.

THOMPSON, W., broom-maker, Brookville.

TINSLEY, A., far., S. 12; P.O. Brookville.

TINSLEY, CLAIBORNE C., farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Brookville; born Dec. 27, 1807, in Amherst Co., Va.; when about 9 years old, moved with his parents to Kentucky; in 1839, came to Illinois; in 1841, to Jefferson Co., Iowa; they own 220 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre, which he entered from the government. Married Mrs. Mary Koons, daughter of David Eller, Aug. 24, 1842; she was born Sept. 22, 1820, in North Carolina; had six children, five living -- David E., Alma, Mary J., Zachary T. and Henry F.; lost Alice in infancy; Baptist; Democrat.

TINSLEY, D., far., S. 12; P.O. Brookville.

TINSLEY, H., far., S. 13; P.O. Brookville.

TINSLEY, Z., far., S. 13; P.O. Brookville.

TRACY, F. A., M.D., Brookville; born Aug. 19, 1824, in New York; in 1855, came to Knox Co., Ill.; in 1869, to Jefferson Co.; he commenced the study of medicine in 1841, and graduated in 1847, at the Geneva Medical college; has been in constant practice since. Married Miss Jane M. Chittenden March 29, 1849; she was born Dec. 9, 1830, in Wayne Co., Penn.; have three children -- Amia J., Fred C. and Vera D. Mrs. T. is a member of the M. E. Church.

TRACY, M., far., S. 14; P.O. Brookville.

TULLER, E., far., S. 24; P.O. Brookville.

TROY, GEO. W., retired, Batavia; born April 22, 1810, in Clermont Co., Ohio; in 1830, came to Illinois; in 1836, to Jefferson Co.; is one of the oldest settlers in this county; engaged in farming till (sic) about 1875; owns his residence and other property in town. Married Rosetta Hoskins May 26, 1832; she was born in 1812; died in 1874; have nine children -- Perella, Mary A., John H., Louisa, Nancy, Permelia E., Martha J., Julius A. and Berzella; Jno. H. enlisted in 1862, served about five months, and was discharged on account of sickness. His second marriage was to Mrs. Fishel, in 1875; she was born in 1816, in Pennsylvania; she has three children by a former marriage -- Jacob, Martin and Anna Fishel. Democrat.

TRENT, John, far., Sec. 8; P.O. Abingdon.

VANNOSTRAND, WM., far., Sec. 11; P.O. Brookville.

WALKER, Jonathan, far., Sec. 15; P.O. Brookville.

WALKER, Samuel C., far., Sec. 33; P.O. Batavia.

WEBB, C. B., far., Sec. 5; P.O. Abingdon.

WEBB, Robert; far., Sec. 4; P.O. Abingdon.

WELLS, Morgan, far., S. 16; P.O. Brookville.

WHEELER, SAMUEL, retired, Batavia; born Sept. 3, 1787, in Montgomery Co., Ind.; when about 16 years old came to Virginia, thence to Ohio in 1855, to Jefferson Co., and engaged in farming. Married Margaret Robinson in 1812; she was born in 1787, in Virginia; died in 1860; had nine children; five living -- Henry, Samuel, Martha, Rebecca and Sarah; lost Alexander, John, Eliza and Margaret; he served six months in the war of 1812, and assisted in the building of Fort Meigs.

WHITAKER, Rev., minister, Batavia.

WHITMORE, George, far., Sec. 26; P.O. Fairfield.

WHITMORE, Levi, far., S. 26; P.O. Fairfield.

WILLIAMS, J. E., attorney and Justice of the Peace, Batavia; born Aug. 8, 1851, in Brookville, Jefferson Co., Iowa; commenced the study of law in 1869; was admitted to the bar in Indiana in 1873; has been practicing in Batavia since 1875; Republican.

WILLIAMS, N. D., far., Sec. 11; P.O. Brookville.

WILSON, Isaac, far., Sec. 12; P.O. Brookville.

WRIGHT, FREEMAN, farmer; P.O. Batavia; born Sept. 3, 1806, in Lincoln Co., Ky.; in 1815, came to Indiana; in 1849, came to Jefferson Co., owns 400 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Mary A. Sprogle July 23, 1829; she was born Jan. 17, 1814, in Philadelphia; have six children -- George W., born Dec. 9, 1837; Sarah E., born Dec. 26, 1840; Mary E., born May 12, 1845; J. M., born Dec. 15, 1849; Permelia A., born March 3, 1852, and J. F., born Sept. 30, 1853. George W. served in the army, was discharged on account of physical disability. Republican.