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         J. T. HENSLEY, a prominent farmer residing on section 1, Washington Township, was born in Yellow Springs Township, Oct. 10, 1859. He is a son of William and Susan Hensley, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. In its pioneer days they became residents of Des Moines County, where they yet reside, and here reared a family of four children, two of whom died in early childhood.

Our subject grew to manhood in this county, and on the 23d of December, 1880, was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Cubit, a resident of Louisa County, Iowa. She was born in Des Moines County, Nov. 19, 1856, and is a daughter of William and Sarah Cubit. Her father was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to America when a young man, locating in Indiana, where he engaged in farming. In that State he was united in marriage, and six children were born of the union. After the death of the mother Mr. Cubit removed to Iowa, and was married the second time. By this union there is but one child, Lizzie, the accomplished wife of our subject. Mrs. Hensley’s mother was born in South Carolina in 1816, and when three years of age emigrated with her parents to Preble County, Ohio. At the age of thirty-five, with her widowed mother she came to Iowa. She was an active, consistent member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and on the 23d of January, 1887, passed from labor to her reward.

Mrs. Hensley was educated at the High School in Morning Sun, Iowa, and is a lady of culture and refinement. They have a very interesting family of three children—William Ralph, Anna Lora and Lura Alberta. Mr. Hensley has built a most com- . . .

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. . . fortable residence on his farm, and his home is a model of neatness and good taste. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church, in which they are active workers, and at present he holds the office of Deacon. The rules of this church are such that its members cannot take an active part in political affairs, but Mr. Hensley is recognized by all who know him as a citizen in every way worthy, and an earnest advocate of all measures which have for their object the public good. He has a fine farm of 160 acres, which is stocked with a high grade of horses and cattle, and is one of the progressive and leading farmers of Washington Township.