Biographies of Bruce Twp., Benton County, Iowa - 1878 From "History of Benton County, 1878" Contributed by Kate Pool, dtp2@psu.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Adair, W.T., farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. La Porte City. Adair, J.M., farmer, Sec. 8: P.O. La Porte City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1842; came to Benton Co. in 1865; has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss M.H. English in 1865; she was born in Clarion Co., Penn., in 1841; they have four children-Frank Milton, Margaret E., Anna M., and James A. Members of the Presbyterian Church. Enlisted in 1862 in the 15th Penn. V.C.; participated in the battles of Stone River, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Cumberland Mountain, Lookout Mountain and others; was mustered out in 1865, at Nashville. Alt, George W., farmer and breeder of Clydesdale horses, Sec. 28; P.O. Mooreville; born in Johnson Co., Iowa, in 1843; came to Benton Co. in 1869; has 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acres. Married Miss Elizabeth Ross in 1867; she was born in Franklin Co., Ohio, in 1841; they have four children-Olive J., Mary Maria, George W., Jr., and an infant. Republican in politics. Is road Supervisor. Mrs. A. is a member of the United Brethren Church. Enlisted for the 18th Iowa V.I., Aug. 1, 1862; was discharged on account of ill health Sept. 10, 1862; re-enlisted in the 22d Iowa V.I. Feb. 27, 1864; participated in the battles of Winchester, Shenandoah Valley, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Va.; was mustered out July 25, 1865. Beal, John, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. La Porte City. Beach, J.B., farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Mooreville; born in the State of New York in 1842; came to Benton Co. in 1865; has 88 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Mary J. Wilson in 1867; she was born in Michigan in 1845. Republican in politics. School Director. Mrs. B. is a member of the M.E. Church. Bell, J.H., farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. La Porte City; born in Ohio in 1836; came to Benton Co. in 1870; has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Eliza Curtis in 1861; she was born in Michigan in 1839; they have four children-John W., Robert C., William E. and Carl. Democrat. Is School Director, Secretary of the Township. Members of the U.B. Church. Betts, J., far., S. 3; P.O. La Porte City. Betts, L., far., S. 3; P.O. La Porte City. Bowman, P., far., S. 11; P.O. La Porte City. Boyd, William, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Dysart; born in Ireland in Jan., 1812; emigrated to America in Dec., 1848; came to Benton Co. in 1855; has 440 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Sarah Stringer in 1853; she was born in Ireland in 1817; they have six children-George L., William A., Mary E., John M., Abram F. and Margaret. Republican; members of the Presbyterian Church. Is Township Trustee. mMr. Boyd is the oldest settler of his neighborhood, and has made the fine improvements on his farm by his own industry. Brenneiser, H.E., far., S. 22; P.O. La Porte City. Brenneiser, J.J., far., S. 22; P.O. La Porte City. Brown, F.G., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Dysart; born in Jackson Co., Ohio, in 1820; removed near Columbus, Ohio, in 1825; thence to Sandusky Co., Ohio, in 1832; thence to Benton Co. in 1857; has 244 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Keziah Becker in 1841; she was born in Knox Co., Penn., in 1822, and died Sept. 18, 1873; has ten children-William H., Mary C., Isabel, John R., Emily, Erven L., Miland, Clara J., Melyette, Freeborn G., Jr. Republican. Supervisor, Trustee and School Director. Member of the United Brethren Church. Brown, J., far., S. 2; P.O. La Porte City. Brown, J.R., far., S. 31; P.O. Dysart. Buchan, Geo., far., S. 10; P.O. La Porte City; born in Scotland in 1805; emigrated to America in 1837, and to Benton Co. in April, 1854; has 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Agnes Bruce in 1831; she was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1812, died Sept. 9, 1849, leaving seven children-George, Jr., Ann Margaret, who died April 18, 1874; John, William, James and Joseph. Was an old-line Whig; is now a Republican; is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Buchan, Geo., Jr., far., Sec. 15; P.O. La Porte City; born in Scotland in 1831; emigrated to America in 1837; came to Benton Co. in 1855; has 160 acres of land valued at $35 per acre. Married Mary J. Betts in 1862; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1840; they have three children-Agnes, Ellry J. and Willie. Republican in politics. Burrell, Alexander, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. La Porte City; born in Livingston Co., N.Y., in 1822; came to Benton Co. in 1866; has 240 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Rhoda E. Ackerman 1858; she was born in Ohio in 1833; they have six children-Ellen E., Cynthia E., Olliver E., David R., Mercia E. and Clara E. Republican in politics. Carlisle, J., far., S. 12; P.O. La Porte City. Carlisle, L.M., far., S. 31; P.O. Dysart. Cooper, Darwin, far., S. 6; P.O. La Porte City; born in Will Co., Ill, in 1849; removed to Benton Co. in 1876; has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Maria Walkerly in 1876; she was born in Will Co., Ill., in 1858. Republican in politics; members of the M.E. Church. DePew, George, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. La Porte; born in Canada in 1830; removed to Clinton Co., Iowa, in 1864; thence to Benton Co., in 1868; has 124 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Republican in politics. Davis, Elisha, farmer, S. 1; P.O. La Porte City. Dickerson, A.W., far., S. 12; P.O. La Porte City. Does, V., far., S. 35; P.O. La Porte City. Driscol, Peter, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. La Porte City; born in Ireland in 1833; emigrated to America in 1856; came to Benton Co. in 1876; eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Mary Hagan in 1858; she was born in 1837; they have five children-Jeremiah, John, William, James and Jemimah. Politics, Democratic. Eberhart, B., far., S. 8; P.O. La Porte City. Francis, Joseph, far., Sec. 16; P.O. La Porte City. Freeman, Ira L., farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Dysart; born in Broome Co., N.Y., Nov. 7, 1822; removed to Benton Co. March, 1859; has 174 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Lucy E. Wilton March 19, 1846; she was born in Broome Co., N.Y., June 9, 1823; they have four children-Charles E., born Aug. 19, 1848; Martin E., July 19, 1851; Lyman E., Aug. 24, 1857; Roxy J., May 19, 1861. Republican. School Director, Township Trustee, Road Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace at the present time. Members of the M.E. Church. Mr. Freeman says there are no manufacturing interests in the county, and thinks the farmers should interest themselves in the matter and contribute a certain sum according to their means, to be used for that purpose. Fritz, H., far., S. 24; P.O. La Porte City. Fritz, William C., farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. La Porte City; born in Pennsylvania in 1836; removed to Benton Co. in 1867; has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Cordelia M. Agnew in 1862; she was born in Bureau Co., Ill., in 1843; five children-Lizzie B., Mary A., Henry F., Mertie M. and Claude W. Greenbacker; School Director and Road Supervisor; member of the I.O.O.F. Fuller, S., Far., Sec. 31; P.O. Dysart. Galliger, John, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. La Porte City. Gange, John, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Dysart; born in England in 1840; emigrated to America in 1849; came to Benton Co. in 1869; has 160 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Susan Kine in 1865; she was born in Canada in 1845; they have seven children-Mary E., William H., Charles F., Sarah J., John E., Martha L., Harriet M. Members of the Church of Christ. Enlisted in the 26th I.V.I. in 1862; participated in the battles of Arkansas Post and Vicksburg; wounded and taken prisoner at Raymond Station, Miss., also at battles of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Atlanta and others; was with Sherman in the march to the sea; mustered out in 1865. Gates, L.R., far., S. 4; P.O. La Porte City. Gay, J.R., far., Secs. 9 and 10; P.O. La Porte City. Gibson, W.J., far., Sec. 30; P.O. Mooreville. Gifford, Henry. Gillespie, M., far., Sec. 36; P.O. Vinton. Gillespie, Robt. J., farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Vinton; born in Philadelphia, Penn., May 25, 1843; removed to Benton Co., in 1866; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Emeline Kuhn in 1871; she was born in Ohio in 1842; have four children-Sarah Y., William L., Joseph H., John. Greenbacker; members of the United Presbyterian Church. Enlisted in the 98th O.V.I. in 1862; participated in the battles of Buzzard's Roost, Kenesaw, Rocky Falls, Resaca, and others; injured in spine while building breastworks, from which he has never recovered; mustered out July, 1865. Gillespie, Z., far., Sec. 36; P.O. Vinton. Goodwin, W.G., far., S. 1; P.O. La Porte City. Haisled, Freeman, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. La Porte City. Haislet, G., far., Sec. 15; P.O. La Pore City. Halboth, G., far., S. 35; P.O. La Porte City. Halboth, J.N., far., S. 34; P.O. La Porte City. Hatch, E.W., farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. La Porte City; born in Medina Co., Ohio, in 1831; came to Benton Co., in 1871; has 230 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Elizabeth A. Tuttle in 1855; she was born in Medina Co., Ohio, in 1831; they have nine children-Amanda A., Alice J., James P., Ernest W., Mary E., Nellie A., Andress E., Amy C. and Linn B. Republican. Has held the offices of School Director four years, Township School Treasurer four years, and Road Supervisor. Members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. Hathaway, O.C., far., S. 9; P.O. Dysart. Hayward, C.B., farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Mooreville; born in Lenawee Co., Mich., in 1843; came to Benton Co. in 1855; has 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Lucy E. Marsh in 1870; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1851; they have two children- Otis, born in 1871, and Bessie, in 1875. Republican in politics. Has held the offices of Supervisor and School Director. Members of the Free Will Baptist Church. Enlisted in the 12th Iowa V.I., Oct. 21, 1861; lost his health, and was mustered out May 12, 1862. Haywood, H., far., S. 28; P.O. La Porte City. Hayes, I.B., far., S. 26; P.O. La Porte City. Heth, W.H., far., S. 31; P.O. La Porte City. Hex, H., far., S. 32; P.O. Dysart. Hiller, M., far., s. 22; P.O. La Porte City. Hirst, H.T., far., S. 30; P.O. Mooreville. Hoefling, C., far., S. 28; P.O. Dysart. Hoefling, J., far., S. 28; P.O. Dysart. Howitt, J., far., S. 14; P.O. La Porte City. Hurd, L.W., far., S. 9; P.O. La Porte City. Hurd, W.W., far., S. 9; P.O. La Porte City. Johnson, W.T., far., S. 28; P.O. La Porte City. Judd, J.S., far., S. 17; P.O. Cedar Falls. Kenaston, C.H., far., S. 6; P.O. La Porte City. Kahl, John, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. La Porte City; born in Germany in 1826. Emigrated to America in 1856, and to Benton Co. in 1867. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Catherine Hass in 1863; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1836; they have seven children-John, Jr., Annie, Mary, Henry, Lena, Petr and Willie. Republican in politics. members of the Lutheran Church. Kessler, D., far., Sec. 22; P.O. La Porte City. Kitchil, G.L., far., S. 14; P.O. La Porte City. Kunidy, N.R., far., S. 3; P.O. La Porte City. Lewis, J.W., far., S. 11; P.O. La Porte City. Lawyer, Wm. M., farmer and stock grower, Sec. 19; P.O. Mooreville; born in Schoharie Co., N.Y., 1838; removed to Benton Co., in 1865; has 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Aurelia Schoolcraft in 1864; she was born in New York in 1835; they have three children-Lula J., Alonzo D., Hulbert A. Democrat. Road Supervisor. Members of the M.E. Church. Longman, W., far., S. 14; P.O. La Porte City. Lyon, E.B., far., S. 1; P.O. La Porte City. Lyon, R.B., far., S. 1; P.O. La Porte City. McCormick, John, far., S. 5; P.O. La Porte City. McQuilkin, J.M., far., S. 7; P.O. La Porte City. McQuilkin, R.R., farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. La Porte City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1814; removed to Benton Co. in 1862; has 870 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Isabel Wylie in 1842; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1819; they have eight children-Margaret A., Robert W., Martha J., Mary B., Andrew A., John N., William T., David K. Republican. Has held the office of School Director, Road Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace six years. Mr. and Mrs. McQ. and all their children are members of the Presbyterian Church. McQuilkin, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. La Porte City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1818; came to Benton Co. in 1865; has 149 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Kerr in 1847; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1822; they have five children-Joseph K., Robert R., Flora B., Nana J., Archie D. Justice of the Peace six years and County Supervisor. Mr. and Mrs. McQuilken are members of and he an Elder of the Presbyterian Church for Twenty-five years. Mayes, W.P., far., S. 24; P.O. La Porte City. Meeker, J., far., S. 30; P.O. Mooreville. Meirr, C., far., S. 23; P.O. La Porte City. Moore, C.M., far., S. 13; P.O. La Porte City. Moses, H.D., farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mooreville; born in Allegany Co., N.Y., in 1836; came to Benton Co. in 1861; has 302 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Rhoda Williams in 1861; she was born in Rochester, N.Y., in 1835; they have six children-Albert M., Elmer, Arthur, Minnie, Johnie and Libbie. Democratic. Has held the offices of Road Supervisor and School Director, Member of Trowel Lodge (Masonic), 216, La Porte City. Myers, J., far., S. 12; P.O. La Porte City. Narbor, Emanuel, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. La Porte City. Narbee, Emanuel, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. La Porte City; born in Stephenson Co. Ill., in 1855; removed to Benton Co. in 1857; has 280 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Democratic in politics. Nichols, J., farmer, Sec.3 ; P.O. La Porte city. Perkins, John M., farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mooreville; born in Ohio in 1834; removed to Benton Co. in 1855; has eighty acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Cordelia Landakan in 1854; she was born in Ohio in 1834; they have three children living, and one dead-John L., born in 1855, died May 19, 1877; Mary E., born in 1858; Alpha A., born in 1861; Anna, born in 1865. Mr. P. is Republican in politics. Held the offices of Road Supervisor and Constable. Perkins, Royal A., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Mooreville; born in Ohio in 1840; removed to Benton Co. in 1866; has 250 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Catharine Gingrich in 1875; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1840. Republican. Perry, Wm., farmer and breeder of fine stock, Sec. 29; P.O. Mooreville; born in Kentucky in 1839; came to Benton Co. in 1875; has eighty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Tryphenia Hally in 1861; she was born in Ohio in 1845; their children are Effie, mary, Lizzie, William, Jasper, Lee, Ellie, Dollie, Bessie, and an infant. Democratic in politics. Rahn, Hans, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. La Porte City. Rice, Moses W., farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. La Porte City; born in Erie Col, N.Y., in 1838; removed to Benton Co., in 1858; has 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. married Mrs. Mary J. Rodgers Sept. 20, 1865; she was born in Ohio in 1841, died October 14, 1867; he married Miss E.P. Cromer Dec. 25, 1872; she was born in Missouri in 1851; they have one child-Franki M., born April 6, 1877. republican in politics. Was Assessor in 1868; Township Trustee and Road Supervisor. Enlisted in the 13th I.V.I., August, 1862; participated in battle of Vicksburg, although discharged; re-enlisted and in battle of Atlanta; there wounded and in hospital from July until the march following; mustered out in March, 1865. Rice, O.A., farmer, S. 21; P.O. Mooreville. Ripple, Chas., far., S.2; P.O. La Porte City. Sanders, G.W., farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Garrison. Scheurer, J.F., far., S. 22; P.O. La Porte City. Scheurer, J.F., Jr., far., S. 22; P.O. La Porte City. Seheurer, J.M., farmer, S. 22; P.O. La Porte City; was born in Germany in 1838; emigrated to America in 1843; to Black Hawk Co. in 1861, and to Benton Co. in 1867; has 100 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Mary A. Eimerman in 1861; she was born in Germany Nov. 7, 1839, died Sept. 5, 1875, leaving five children-Sarah J., William M., Allie, Louisa M., and Anna M.; married mary Elizabeth Raher Aug. 5, 1876; she was born in West Prussia in 1852; they have one child-Hattie, born Jan.26, 1878. Republican, School Director and township Trustee. member of the Evangelical Church; leader of the choir of that church. Shirer, J.J., farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. La Porte City; born in Beden, Germany, in 1835; emigrated to America in 1843, and to Benton Co. in 1868; has 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Republican in politics; member of the Evangelical Church. Scheurer, W.W., farmer, Sec. 22; born in Erie Co., N.Y., in 1846; came to black Hawk Co, Iowa, in 1861; thence to Benton Co. in 1869; has 160 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married miss Carrie M. Triem in 1868; she was born in Ohio in 1847; they have three children-Lillian V., Leonard L. and Mabel may. Republican in politics. Has held the offices of School Director, Justice of the Peace, Trustee, and is Township Clerk at the present writing. Mr. and Mrs. Scheurer are members of the Evangelical Church. Scott, H.H., far., S. 36; P.O. La Porte City. Shimer, J.A., far., S. 21; P.O. La Porte City. Sloan, J.T., far., S. 18; P.O. La Porte City. Smith, W.W., far., S. 19; P.O. Mooresville. Somers, A.C., farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. La Porte City; born in Genesee Co., N.Y., in 1828; came to Benton Co. in 1856; has eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Susan Searle in 1859; she was born in Ohio, in 1842; they have five children-Irene R., Eoline L., Lillie E., Leslie L., and Leon L. Republican in politics. Enlisted in the 31st I.V.I., in 1862; he participated in the battles of Arkansas Post and siege of Vicksburg; mustered out Nov. 6, 1863, from ill health. Stull, J.S., far., S. 3; P.O. La Porte City. Stewart, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mooreville; born in Pennsylvania in 1823; removed to Benton Co. in 1867; has 240 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Sarah A. Young in 1847; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1822; they have four children-James B., Ashbell N., Charles D. and Frank Y. Republican in politics. Has held the office of School Director five years, Township Trustee three terms, and Road Supervisor. Volunteered, with about thirty others from North Washington, Penn., to prevent the rebels from making a raid into Pennsylvania from Antietam. Talboth, Seth, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. La Porte City. Thompson, C.O., far., S. 26; P.O. Vinton. Treanor, Geo., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 20; P.O. Mooreville; born in the city of New York Jan. 28, 1816; removed to Benton Co. June 1857; has 390 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Lucy S. Allen Jan. 6, 1836; she was born in Massachusetts Sept. 3, 1846; died march 25, 1856, leaving two children-Harriet M., born July 3, 1844; Lucy A., born Dec. 24, 1848. Married Sarah L. Rice Nov. 9, 1856; she was born in Erie Co., N.Y., 1835; they have two children-George S., born Oct. 24, 1859; Belle A., born Oct. 3, 1862. Republican in politics. Has held the offices of the Township Clerk, Trustee, School Director and County Supervisor, the first elected in the town. Is a member of the I.O.O.F. Unger, Charles, far., S. 16; P.O. La Porte City. Unger, H., far., S. 26; P.O. La Porte City. Van Dugan, G.L., Far., S. 10; P.O. La Porte City. Van Deusen, M.B., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 17; P.O. La Porte City; born in Medina Co., Ohio, in 1835; removed to Benton Co. in 1858; has 400 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Harriet Treenor in 1859; she was born in Erie Co., N.Y., in 1844; they have one child-Orpha, born in Nob. , 1864. republican in politics. Has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Assessor, School Director and others. Mr. Van Deusen was among the early settlers, and has made al he has by his own industry, working for wages the first year of his life in Iowa, at $12 per month. Van Duyn, James, W., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 11; P.O. La Porte City; born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., in 1824; came to Benton Co. in 1858; has 165 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Mary J. Sayles in 1846; she was born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., in 1825; they have three children-Charles L., born Aug. 27, 1850; George L., born Oct. 6, 1852, and Ella J., in Jan. 6, 1862. Republican. Has held the offices of Assessor, Justice of the Peace, Township Clerk, Road Supervisor and School Director. Member of the Trowel Lodge, 216, La Porte City. Walker, A.L., far., Sec. 8; P.O. La Porte City. Warner, N.S., far., S. 33; P.O. Dysart. Waterson, J., far., S. 25; P.O. La Porte City. Willmore, J., far., S. 8; P.O. La Porte City. Woodley, A., far., S. 9; P.O. La Porte City. Woodley, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. La Porte City; born in Lycoming Co., Penn., in 1823; thence to Medina Co., Ohio, in 1838, and to Benton Co. in 1856; has eighty-five acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Melinda Treanor in 1848; she was born in New York in 1830; they have one child-Ann, born in 1849. Republican in politics. Township Trustee. Young, E.C., farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. La Porte City. Yerkes, S.A., farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Vinton; born in Dearborn Co., Ind., in 1837; removed to Benton Co. in 1855; has eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Catherine Hite in 1860; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1842; they have six children-Ollive V., Eldora, Cora B., Lulu May, Ostrum H. and thomas E. Republican. Sub-School Director. Have been members of the United Brethren Church for five years. Mr. Yerkes is among the early settlers; came to Bruce Tp. in 1869. Young, A.L.F., farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. La Porte City; born in Pennsylvania in 1822; came to Benton Co. in 1861; has 160 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Lavinna Goodwin in 1844; she was born in Ohio in 1822; they have three children-Clarence V., Eugene C. and Mary C. Republican in politics. Township Clerk for four years; Justice of the Peace four years, and Township Trustee four years. Young, Clarence V., far., Sec. 21; P.O. La Porte City; born in Hinckley, Medina Co., Ohio, in 1845; came to Benton Co. in 1861; has eighty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Anna Woodley in 1865; she was born in Ohio in 1849. Republican. Constable four years, Road Supervisor nine years, and Township Trustee. Is a member of the Fire Company at La Porte City. Young, E.C., far., S. 11; P.O. La Porte City. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. -----------------------------------------------------------------------