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         S. P. BUSTER, residing on section 33, Grand View Township, was born in Erie County, Ohio, in 1843, and was the second in a family of seven children born to John and Margaret (Shoop) Buster, the father a native of Germany, and the mother of Pennsylvania. His father died when he was quite small, but his mother is still living and resides in Ohio. When eleven years of age S. P. came with an uncle to Iowa and settled in Louisa County. He received his education in the district schools of his native State, and then commenced to work upon a farm. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted, Aug. 16, 1862, for a term of three years, in company G, 19th Iowa Infantry, and was mustered into service at Keokuk, and was placed on guard duty. At Springfield, Mo., he was taken sick with the measles, was placed in a hospital for awhile, then returned home, after which he received his discharge in the spring of 1863, at St. Louis. In October of the same year he re-enlisted for the remainder of the war, becoming a member of Company A, 9th Iowa Cavalry, and was mustered in at Davenport. The regiment participated in many skirmishes in Arkansas, the largest battle being on the prairie near Duval’s Bluff. They were also kept on what was known as the guerilla warfare for some time. He was discharged at Little Rock in February, 1866, and returned home the same year.

In the autumn following his return Mr. Buster wedded Nancy Helen McClerry, their marriage being celebrated on the 30th of October. Mrs. Buster is a native of Iowa, and a daughter of Abram and Sarah (Trimble) McClerry, the father being born in Ohio, and the mother in Pennsylvania. Their sketch appears in that of H. B. Chamberlin. After his marriage Mr. Buster removed to the farm where he now resides. He is now the owner of 225 acres of fine land, which pays a golden tribute to this care and cultivation. In earlier years he cast his vote with the Democratic party, but is now a supporter of the Republican party. Mr. Buster is a member of Dodder Post No. 446, G. A. R., and has been a School director in his district.

Nine children have been born to this worthy couple: Sarah M., now Mrs. Jackson, resides in Grand View; Lottie Ann, John, Harry, George, James, Villers, Bascom and Earl, are still at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Buster have a pleasant home situated about two miles from Grand View, nine miles from Columbus Junction, and seven miles from Wapello, and are among the highly respected people of Louisa County.