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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** History of Clayton County Iowa 1882 Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Company, 1882 Reprinted by: Monona Historical Society, Monona, Iowa Reproduction by: Unigraphics, Inc., 1401 North Fares Ave, Evansville, Indiana 47711, 1975 H Cass Twp. -- Henry Hackett, farmer and stock-raiser, was a son of Emery and Amanda (Hymes) Hackett, natives of Vermont. In 1855 they went to Minnesota, where Emery died in 1869. The subject of this sketch was born in Vermont, Nov. 10, 1935, where he was educated. He came to Cass Township in 1875, and bought his present farm of eighty acres on section 35. He was married in 1857 to Mary Ann, daughter of George and Martha Ann (Holcomb) Holliday. Geroge was a native of England, and Martha of Pennsylvania. By the above union there were two children--Emma, born Sept. 28, 1858; Geroge, born Sept. 29, 1860. Mrs. Hackett died in 1866, and in 1868 Mr. Hackett married Charlotte, daugher of Wellington and Aurilla (Hill) Wiltse, natives of Canada. By this union there are three children--Emery, born June 2, 1869; Frank, Dec. 20, 1873, and Isabel, born May 17, 1879. Mr. H. enlisted in 1864 in the Second Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Company B., James W. Woods, Captain, and was discharged at Louisville, Ky., July 1865. He was with General Sherman in his "famous march to the sea." Mr. Hackett is a member of the Odd-Fellow's fraternity, and also of the United Workmen. He votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 696 Boardman Twp. -- John G. Hagensick manufacturer of cigars, Elkader, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 21, 1848, son of J. M. and Margaret Hagensick, who emigrated to the United States in 1856, locating in Garnaville Township, the former being by trade a gunsmith, which he followed in this country. The subject of this memoir, when a young man, met with an accident at Port Huron, Mich., causing the loss of one of his legs. He afterward learned the trade of cigar-making. He first embarked in the business of Garnaville, and in 1881 came to Elkader. In 1877 he married Charlotte Karp by whom he had two children, Martin G. and Lottie. Mr. Hagensick makes the celebrated brand of cigars "None Better," also "Raras," "Uncle Daniel," and Buties," and is doing a good business. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 657 Mendon Twp. -- Captain J. L. Hagensick, a prominent citizen of McGregor, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Jan. 22, 1831. In 1853 he came to Clayton County, Iowa, and stopped at Garnavillo, where he was employed as a clerk in a general store two years, then went to Clayton Centre, where he embarked in the mercantile business, which he pursued until he came to McGregor, in 1865. In 1857, he married Maria Thoma, who was born in his native country. By this union there were eight children, six living--Louisa E. M., Annie C., John, William H., Leonora P. C. and Victor W. In politics he is Republican, and while at Clayton Centre was elected Justice of the Peace, and has held a commission as notary public since 1858. In 1857 he was commissioned as Postmaster of Clayton Centre, by James Campbell, being the first Postmaster at that place. Captain Hagensick, at the time of the unpleasantness between the North and South, raised a company of Union guards, and was elected and commissioned as Captain, by Geo. W. Stone, on Oct. 15, 1864. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and of the Masonic fraternity. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 984 Read Twp. -- C. W. Hagensick, general merchant, druggist, Postmaster, and medical practitioner, Read Township, was born in the town of Weinssenstadt, Bavaria, Ger., on June 25, 1824. His parents. Christopher and Eve (Boehringer) Hagensick, were natives of Bavaria. Christopher came to the United States in 1848, locating in Garnavillo Township, this county. The subject of this memoir was the recipient of an excellent education in his native country, and when twenty-one years of age he entered the military school, and received his discharge after six years of service. He then emigrated to the United States, accompanied by his mother and two brothers, and joined his father at Garnavillo. His mother died there on May 21, 1874. He attended school a short time here, in order to become proficient in the English language, then embarked in the mercantile business, which he has followed since. He has also practiced medicine a number of years, having graduated from the medical college at Joplin, Mo., receiving a diploma. His marriage occurred in 1854 to Amelia, daughter of Christian and Eliza (Dansman) Wandel, natives of Prussia. To them have been born three children--A.C., born Mch. 15, 1860; Alma, Mch. 5, 1865, and Laura, Aug. 2, 1868. Mr. Hagensick has held the offices of Township Trustee, School Director, and Clerk, and is the present Postmaster. The family are members of the Lutheran church. He votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1074-1075 Lodomillo Twp. -- Ripley A. Hale is a native of Norridgewock, Maine, born Sept. 12, 1825, and was a son of Ebenezer Hale, of English birth, and Ann, nee Densmore, born in Maine. They had eight children, of whom Ripley was the fourth son. He attended school until this thirteenth year, when he shipped as cabin boy on board the ship "Fortune," and made two trips from Boston to Germany. He next shipped aboard a ship bound for China, and was gone eighteen months. He then started to Calcutta, but was hurt while going around Cape Horn, and was discharged at Valparaiso, Chili. When he recovered he engaged with a company of whalers, and went to the Sandwich Islands, thence to the Arctic Ocean, taking about 3,000 barrels of oil. He made one trip to Japan, then returned to Chili. He ran away from the whalers there, and shipped in the brig "Fortune," and sailed from St. Cholis, Chili, to Panama two years, then came back to Baltimore, Md. He ran on the West India trade as captain five years, and in the spring of 1855 came to Iowa, and bought his present farm. He was married in Ottawa, Ill., to Electa Thomas, on March 13, 1856. She was born Aug. 2, 1827, in Maine, and was a daughter of Melzer and Sarah (Grear) Thomas. They have four children-- Ida, now Mrs. Ambrose Hughes; Edwin T., married Alice Bryan; Elivin, married Clora Annis, and Ada. Since his marriage Mr. Hale has made three trips to the West Indies, but has now settled down to farm life. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-first Iowa Infantry Volunteers, and served two years, when he was transferred to the gunboat "Chickasaw," and remained there until the close of the war. He particated in the battles of Champion Hills, Vicksburg, and many others, and while on the gunboat was in the bombardments of Forts Morgan, Gaines, Powell, Spanish, and the capture of the gunboat "Ram" at Mobile, Ala. At the close of the war he returned to his farm, which consisted of 125 acres, 90 under clutivation and well stocked. In politics he is a Republican, and has held many local offices. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 890 Boardman Twp. -- Captain Adno Hall was born in Troy, N.Y., March 20, 1817, son of William P. and Sarah (Dyer) Hall. His father was a native of Massachusetts, his mother of New York. His grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War; his father in the war of 1812. When sixteen years old, he was employed on a sailing vessel on the Hudson River between Troy and New York City. He afterward engaged as pilot on a steamer and followed the river for many years. In the fall of 1857 was employed on the Boston Water-works, running a stationary engine. From there he went to Maine, where he had charge of the docks loading granite for the dry docks of Brooklyn, where he remained two years. Previous to going to Maine he married Julia Dexter, of Boston, who died in 1855. He again married Sarah Smith (a widow of John Lathrop), by whom she had one child-- Minerva, now the wife of Wm. J. Simmons, of Philadelphia. In the spring of 1866 Captain Hall came to Clayton County, where he has remained since. He has traveled quite extensively and has seen much of the rough side of life. In 1873 he took charge of Clayton County poor-house, where he remained seven years, after which he retired to private life, living on the savings of former years. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 657-658 Mendon Twp. -- W. A. Hall, M. D., one of the leading physicians of McGregor, was born in Blair County, Pa., Jan. 12, 1851, and was a son of W. B. and Sidney A. Hall, nee Ross, natives also of the Keystone State. W. B. Hall's early life was spent in the mercantile business, and was afterward engaged in contracting and building railroads. In 1850 he went to California, where he spent two years in mining and prospecting, and in 1852 returned to his home in Pennsylvania. In 1854 he came to Iowa, purchasing a large tract of land in Jackson County, which he farmed until 1867, then removed to Le Claire, Iowa. He engaged in the lumber traffic until 1874, and since that time has speculated in Westerlands. He is now a resident of Dakota. The subject of this memoir came to Iowa when three years of age, and was educated principally at Wesley College, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, graduating from that institution in 1873, being one of the youngest members of the class. He was subsequently employed as teacher in the chemical department for one year; also, by the Government, as Civil Engineer at Rock Island, one year. In 1874 he commenced the study of medicine under Dr. J. Conway, and in 1875 attended lectures at the Louisville, Ky., Medical College, from which he graduated in 1877. Prior to locating in practice in McGregor, he prosecuted his profession in Cape Girardeau, Mo., a short time. In the fall of 1881 he married Eliza Downton, daughter of Dr. W. A. Downton, of Danville, Ky., where she was born in 1853. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 984-985 Elk Twp. -- Elias Hall , one of the prominent farmers of this county, was born in the town of Warsaw, Wyoming County, N.Y., July 18, 1820. He went to Wisconsin in 1845, and remained there until 1850, when he returned to his native State, stayed three years, then returned to Wisconsin. In 1855 he came to Clayton County and bought 100 acres on section 2, Elk Township, to which he has since added until he now owns 240 acres of good land under excellent cultivation. He was married in his native State, on Feb. 28, 1843 to Louisa Andrews, by whom he has had three children--Alfred, born May 22, 1844, and died at Rolla, Mo, while serving in the Federal army, a member of Company B., Twenty- first Regiment Iowa Volunteers; Ernest, born in Waukesha County, Wis., resides in Woodberry County, Ia., and Louisa, born Nov. 24, 1850, and died in 1853. Mrs. Louisa Hall died, and he was married the second time to Chloe Cogswell. on Mch. 29, 1853. She died Apr. 4, 1855, and on Feb. 18, 1857 he married Roxana Thayer. This union has been blessed with three children, viz.: Emma, born Oct. 3, 1858, is now Mrs. William Miller; Annette, born May 5, 1861, and Dyer, June 29, 1867. Mr. Hall has served as Township Assessor, Trustee, School Director, Treasurer, County Supervisor and is the present School Treasurer. He is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 760-761 Marion Twp. -- H. T. Halstenson was born in Marion Township, Clayton County, Ia., Nov. 15, 1858. His parents were Torkelson and Anna (Austen) Halstenson, natives of Norway, the former born March 10, 1826, the latter March 6, 1835. They were married in Clayton County, Ia., in 1855. Seven children blessed this union, viz.: Radniel, born Aug. 10, 1856; H. T., Nov. 15, 1858; Hansten, July 24, 1861; Betsie, March 1, 1864; Knute, May 28, 1866; Carl, April 28, 1869, and Anna, Aug. 30, 1871. Torkelson Halstenson; died Oct. 9, 1872, and in his death Clayton County lost one of her most esteemed citizens. His widow is still living on the old homestead. The subject of this sketch is engaged in managing the farm, which consists of 380 acres of fine land. He votes the Republican ticket. The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 931 Boardman Twp. -- John Halvorson was born in South Norway, April 1, 1832. He was married in his native country to Christina Gousen, on Dec. 25, 1852. They came to America in 1867, and landed first at Quebec, Canada, and soon after settled in Clayton County on their present farm in Boardman Township. To them have been born eleven children, viz.: Mattie, Carrie, Jennie, Martha, Isabelle, Hellen, Mettie, Christian, Clara, Tina and Linnie. Mr. and Mrs. Halvorson are members of the Lutheran church, and in politics he is a Republican. He is one of the enterprising and energetic citizens of Clayton County, and is always ready to assist in any enterprise for the advancement of the interests of the home of his adoption. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 658 Monona Twp. -- Dr. Charles H. Hamilton, one of the leading physicians of Clayton County, Ia., was born in Montgomery County, N.Y., on the 7th day of December, 1842, a son of Henry C. and Mary Ann (Keller) Hamilton, his father of Scotch and his mother of German descent. They were married in Montgomery County, May 27, 1840. By this union there was a family of nine children, four daughters and five sons. Mr. Hamilton was previously married to Eveline Shepard, by whom he had five children. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are still living on the old homestead. In politics he was an old-line Whig, and at the organization of the Republican party joined them, and has affiliated with them since. The Doctor was reared on his father's farm, and received his education in his native State. When eighteen years old he commenced teaching school, which he followed for several years, and in September, 1864, came West, spending his first winter in Clayton County. The following year he entered the Iowa State University, where he prosecuted classical and scientific studies two years. In 1867 he went to Muscatine County, Ia., and in 1869 was elected County Superintendent of Schools. His time not being all employed he read medicine with Dr. H. M. Dean, and in the fall of 1871 attended lectures at Rush Medical College; also attended lectures during the winter of 1872 and '73, and graduated with honors. The same spring he formed a partnership with Dr. John Linton, of Garnavillo, where he remained until 1877, when the partnership was dissolved, since which time he has followed his profession alone in Monona. Dr. Hamilton is emphatically a self-made man, having combatted the stern realities of life at every step, and is a living instance of the truthfulness of the old adage that patient and persevering efforts will overcome all obstacles. Immediately after locating in Monona, he secured a large and lucrative practice, which has steadily increased. On June 12, 1873, he married Matilda Lewis, a daughter of Thomas Lewis, a native of Harrison County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are the parents of two children-- Florence and Gayle. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1042-1043 Farmersburg Twp. -- Norman Hamilton, surveyor and farmer, was born in the State of New York, on Jan. 9, 1831, and was a son of Henry and Emeline Hamilton,neeShepard, natives also of New York. He was educated there, receiving an academic course at Cherry Valley. Having an innate love for mathematics he made a specialty of the study of surveying, becoming very proficient in it. He came to Clayton County in 1854, and bought a farm of 200 acres, which he has since sold, and now owns one of 120 acres on section 15, Farmersburg Township. In 1855 he was married to Sarah Ballou, who was born May 7, 1836, of Alanson and Priscilla BallouneeSherman, natives of New Hampshire. To them have been born nine children, seven living - Eva, born May 7, 1856, married Clayton B. Hutchins, of Algona, Ia; May, born Sept. 1, 1857, is now Mrs. Reuben N. Douglas, of Postville; Henry C., born July 31, 1860; Nellie, Oct. 12, 1864; John, Feb. 9, 1866; Anna, March 4, 1870, and George, Aug. 5, 1873. Mr. Hamilton was a member of the Iowa State Militia, which was called out to suppress the whisky riot at Elkader. He has been very successful as a farmer, and is the owner of some choice fine stock, to the raising of which he has paid much attention. He has been Deputy County Surveyor for two years, and has held the office of County Director of the Poor for several years. He has ever been a faithful student, having habituated himself to a rigid course of study on the practical duties of life, and is a man of high literary attainments and superior mental endowments. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 777 Mendon Twp. -- Hon. David Hammer, of McGregor, was born in Knox County, Ky., March 1, 1815; his parents were John and Hannah (Deweese) Hammer; he was a native of Baltimore, Md., and she of Tennessee; they were members of the Baptist church, and had a family of five sons and three daughters. David, the subject of this sketch, was the eldest; he left home before twenty-one years of age and went to Chicago, Ill., in 1835; he entered a claim in the Western part of Cook County before the land was surveyed. In 1836 he built a store in Dundee, Kane County, Ill., which he opened and ran some six years. He was married, in 1838, to Miss Adeline Ames. She was born in Vermont, and was a daughter of William and Polly (Brownell) Ames. In 1842 he removed to Marengo, Ill., where he kept a hotel and general store until 1858. In this year he removed to McGregor. He took an active part for three years in the organization and construction of the McGregor Western Railroad, now owned by the C., M. & St. P. R. Ry. Co. Mr. and Mrs. Hammer have four children. Their two sons, F. M. and A. A. Hammer, are merchants in Mitchell, Dak. Marie A. married Augustus French and they reside in Chicago. Miss Alice A. Hammer resides with her parents in McGregor. Mr. Hammer is a man of great ability, and besides holding numerous offices has been concerned in many important business enterprises. When a young man he was appointed, by the Supreme Court of Illinois, one of the Commissioners to assess the damages occasioned by the right of way granted the Illinois and Michigan Canal. He was Postmaster ten years at Marengo, Ill, and during Buchanan's adminstration he was for two years mail agent. Mr. Hammer was an ardent supporter of Stephen A. Douglas, and along with his other political friend his resignation was promptly accepted when the schism occurred between Douglas and Buchanan. In 1859 Mr. Hammer was elected to the State Senate of Iowa, and served four years. He is a good speaker and an able debater. In 1867 Mr. Hammer was elected Mayor of the city of McGregor, and in 1869 was the Democratic candidate for Secretary of State and ran ahead of his ticket. In 1878 he was elected, by the Iowa Legislature, Trustee for the Insane Hospital at Independence, Ia. In politics Mr. Hammer is a conservative Democrat; he is one of the leading politicians of Northeastern Iowa. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.985-986 Lodomillo Twp. -- Nathaniel Hammond, blacksmith, wagon-maker and farmer, section 22, Lodomillo Township, was born in Alleghany County, Pa., Jan. 17, 1818. His parents, Nathaniel and Betsey (Whaley) Hammond, were natives of the Green Mountain State. Nathaniel, Jr., at the age of eleven years was employed on the Pennsylvania, Erie and New York canals, and when thirteen years old engaged in steamboating and sailing on the great lakes, the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He followed that business until he was twenty-nine years old, when he came West. Prior to settling in Clayton County, he resided in Richmond, Wis., two years, Iroquois County, Ill., two years, Kane County, Ill., and in 1851 went to California where he mined and prospected one year, then returned to Kane County. In 1853 removed to Delaware County, Ia., and in the spring of 1870 purchased his present farm in Lodomillo Township and a steam sawmill which he has since sold. In June, 1838, he was married to Emeline Coon, of Oswego County, N.Y., who died April 5, 1844, having been the mother of two children, one living--Samuel C., who married Harriet Carney. He was married again on May 15, 1844, to Hannah Church, who was born in Genesee County, N.Y. Her mother was a cousin to General Putnam, of Revolutionary fame. Of nine children born of this union, six are living-- Emeline, wife of Hiram Watts; Alexander, who married Mrs. Amanda Adams, nee Reed; Orrin D., married Alise Adams; Eliza E., married Calvin Reed; Harmon P., married Sarah Bower, and Charles R. Mr. Hammond owns 280 acres of choice land, 150 under excellent improvement. His son Samuel C. served in the late Rebellion under General Banks. Mrs. Hammond's brother was starved to death in Libby Prison. In politics Mr. Hammond is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 890-891 Lodomillo Twp. -- Luther L. Hanks, owner and proprietor of Hanks' saw-mill, on Honey Creek, was born in Washington County, N.Y., March 1, 1839. When two years of age he removed to Allegany County with his parents, David S. and Jane (Washburne) Hanks, who were natives of New York. He resided there until 1862, when he came West and arrived in Clayton County, Dec. 25 of that year. He located in Lodomillo Township, and in the spring of 1863 helped build the Windsor saw-mill, on section 36, which he afterward owned and operated one year, then bought his present mill in section 5. In connection with his milling business he cultivated a farm of sixteen acres of excellent land. Mr. and Mrs. Hanks have had five children, two living--Effie J. and Henrietta. He has held various township offices, and has always taken an interest in educational matters. In politics he is a Greenbacker, and is one of the old settlers and enterprising men of the county. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 891 Mallory Twp. -- George Hansel, farmer and carpenter, was a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Preston) Hansel, natives of Maryland, who moved to Pennsylvania in an early day, where the father died. George was born in Maryland, on April 9, 1817, where he was educated, and learned the carpenter's trade, which he has followed in connection with farming since. In 1849 he came to Clayton County, and now owns thirty-seven acres on the botton of the Turkey River, the west half of the village of Osterdock is on his land. He also owns 115 acres on section 11. In 1853 he married Elizabeth, daugher of Jonas and Jane (Seaton) Hunt, natives of Pennsylvania, where she was born on April 16, 1819. By this union there are ten children, of whom Rebecca Jane, born June 9, 1845, wife of Rufus C. White of Mallory Township; William H., born June 24, 1847, living in Mallory Township; Sarah Matilda, born Sept. 30, 1850, wife of John Rice, of Mallory Township; Phillip L., born June 20, 1853, married and living near his father; Mary Katherine, born Sept. 13, 1855, wife of James Hary, of Mallory Township; John Franklin, born Jan. 7, 1865, are living. Jonas, Elzy, Francis Delilah, and Jacob are dead. Mr. Hansel has held several of the township offices, and has in every instance honorably discharged his duty. He votes the Democratic ticket, and is a man of noble and generous qualities, having adopted two children, which he has reared--George C. Hansel and Anna Bell Robinson . History of Clayton County Iowa, 1882, p. 919 Mallory Twp. -- John Hansel, farmer, P.O. Elkport, was a son of Philip and Hannah (Klopsadel) Hansel, natives of Pennsylvania, who died many years ago. In 1852 John came to Iowa, and bought a farm of 400 acres on section 7, much of which is imporoved. About 1832 he married Mary, daughter of John and Mary Akron . By this marriage there were twelve children, eight living--Harriet, Philip, Mary, John, Jacob, George, Charles and Sarah Elizabeth. The children are all married and live near home. Mr. Hansel and wife are members of the Dunkard church. He votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County Iowa, 1882, p. 919 Marion Twp. -- Hans Hanson was born in Rock County, Wis., June 28, 1840. His father and mother were natives of Norway, and are now residing with the subject of this sketch. They removed to Clayton County in 1849, and settled on section 6, Marion Township, where Hans now lives. He owns 228 acres of finely cultivated land, and is classed with the prominent grain and stock-raisers of Clayton County. He was married to Jane G. Swenson in 1867. She was born in Norway, Oct. 8, 1848. Eight children have been born to them - Helen, born Nov. 28, 1867; Ingebreth, Feb. 14, 1869; Gilbert, Oct. 27, 1870; Knute, May 10, 1873; Clara, Sept. 24, 1875; Julia, Nov. 24, 1877; Henry, Jan. 28, 1881, and Elma, Feb. 17, 1882. Mr. Hanson is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church. He votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 931 Garnavillo Twp. -- Louis F. Harberg, cabinet-maker, was born in Garnavillo, Clayton County, in 1858. His father, John Harberg, was a native of Mecklenburg, Germany, born in 1805, and came to the United States in 1853. He settled in Guttenberg, Clayton County, where he resided but a few months, coming to Garnavillo the following year. He embarked in the cabinet-makers business which he followed until his death, which occurred Oct. 4, 1879. He had been twice married; his first wife died in Germany, and he was again married in Guttenberg to Maria Hangmann. Their union was blessed with three children---Fritz, Louis and John. The subject this sketch succeeds to his father's large and profitable business. He married Maggie Thoma, a daughter of one of the pioneers of Clayton County. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 803-804 Giard Twp. -- Wm. H. Harding, hotel keeper, was born at Harper's Ferry, Va., on the 12th day of March, 1816, son of Edward and Elizabeth (Demory) Harding, natives of Vermont. There was a family of eight children. His father was a stone mason and contractor, and was employed on Government works for a number of years. The subject of this sketch was reared on his father's farm and received a common-school education. When twenty-one years of age he went to Clark County, O., where he was employed as a school teacher. In 1838 he married Virginia Crowl. Their union was blessed with five children. In 1842 he went to Crawford County, O., where he embarked in the hotel business and remained a number of years. In 1852 he came to McGregor, Ia., and the following year engaged in the hotel business, being known from Boston to the Rocky Mountains. In 1864 he went to Chicago where he remained a short time, when he returned to Clayton County and settled in Giard Township. Mrs. Harding died March 15, 1876, and he again married, Julia M. Church. Mr. Harding has been identified with the county for many years and has seen its many changes. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 819-820 Lodomillo Twp. -- Hiram A. Harrington was born in Chautauqua County, N.Y., Nov. 10, 1850. His father, John Harrington, was born in Madison County, N.Y., Dec. 6, 1800, and when twenty-one years old went with his father to Chautauqua County, and purchased a farm in the Holland purchase. John was married there to Emeline Wheelock, who was born near Utica, N.Y. They had a family of eight children, and in the spring of 1855 came to Iowa, and settled on the farm where our subject now resides. Hiram A. was married to Clara Huene, March 23, 1880. She was born in Delaware County, Ia., March 23, 1856, and was a daughter of Adolphus Huene, and Anne, nee Bryant, a relative of the poet Bryant. Mr. Harrington owns a finely cultivated farm of 160 acres, and is one of the energetic farmers of the township. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of the A.O.U.W., Strawberry Point Lodge, No. 131, and a former member of Good Templars and Grangers. In October, 1881, he was elected Township Clerk, a position he still retains. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 891-892 Volga Twp. -- Christian F. Hartage (deceased), one of the pioneers of the county, was a native of Germany, born Jan. 17, 1813, and came to America, settling in Volga Township in 1840. He was the founder of the town of Elkport, and while he lived was one of the leading citizens of the town. He was married in 1852 to Susan Galer, who was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1820. Never having had any children, his property after his wife's death falls to the church. He died Aug. 14, 1878, and his widow still resides on the old homestead. History of Clayton County Iowa 1882, p. 1121 Boardman Twp. -- L. M. Haskins, retired farmer, was born in Addison County, Vt., on the 19th day of December, 1827, son of David and Ann (Mason) Haskins, natives of Massachusetts, where they were married, and at an early day emigrated to Addison County, Vt. In 1847 they removed to Boone County, Ill., where they both died. The subject of this sketch came to Illinois with his parents in 1847, and in 1849 came to Clayton County, locating in Wagner Township, where he purchased land and made for himself a home. In 1851 he married Catherine Hoppas, who was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 26, 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Haskins are the parents of three children, viz.: Flora A., now the wife of Henry Waikle; Albert N. and Ida M. Mr. Haskins owns 200 acres of land in this township, valued at $50 an acre, and 143 in Emmett County, worth $10 an acre. Though coming to Clayton County in limited circumstances, he has, by patient industry and economy, succeeded in accumulating a fine property and home. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.658-659 Mallory Twp. -- Hiram Hatfield, farmer, P. O. Colesburg, son of Jacob and Rebecca (Mondell) Hatfield, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively, was born March 14, 1824, on Pennsylvania, and was there educated. He came to Clayton County, Ia., in 1851 and bought a farm. He now lives on section 20, and owns 139 acres of land, mostly well improved. In 1849 he married Rachel, daugher of Aaron and Sarah (McClelland) Walters, who were natives of Pennsylvania, where they died. Rachel was born Dec. 18, 1818. By this union there are five children, of whom Lewis C. born Sept. 4, 1849; Jacob P., Oct. 23, 1852, married, and living near his father; R. Priscilla, born Nov. 12, 1864, are living; Sarah Jane and Mary Harriet are dead. Mr. Hatfield and wife are members of the United Brethren church. Mr. Hatfield has held most of the township offices, and has filled each with credit to himself and to the public satisfaction. He votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County Iowa, 1882, p. 919-920 Boardman Twp. -- Isaac Havens, one of the prominent citizens of Elkader, is a son of Wm. and Hannah Havens, and was born in the town of Cohocton, Steuben County, N.Y., in 1817. At the early age of sixteen years he started out to seek his fortune, going first to Onondaga County, N.Y., living near Syracuse until 1836, at which time he started for the then far and unexplored West, reaching Dubuque, Iowa, March 2, 1837. He followed the mining business in the vicinity of Dubuque and Galena until April 1846, when he came to Clayton County, where he has since resided. After many years of constant labor, Mr. Havens has acquired an ample fortune and settled down to enjoy the fruits of his toil. In November, 1846, he was united in marriage to Sarah Wagner, of Wagner Township, a daughter of John Wagner, the pioneer of that township, and in honor of whom it was named. To Mr. and Mrs. Havens have been born six children. Two sons and a daughter died in infancy. The last and only remaining son, David W., one of Elkader's brightest and most promising young men, died in the fall of 1878. The two remaining children, both daughters, are now married, the elder, Mary Jane, to Thomas Williams, of McGregor; the younger, Ellen, to H.S. Merrill, who is now a resident of Elkader. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 659 Boardman Twp. -- James Jack was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., on Sept. 19, 1832. His parents, David and Jane Jack, nee Curry, were also natives of the Keystone State, where they were married in 1831. They are still living and have just celebrated their golden wedding. Of eight children born of this union six are living--David; Lizzie, now the wife of George Crawford, of Hampton, Ia.; Mary M., wife of Harry Miller, of Estherville, Ia.; Sarah E., wife of W.H. Neeling, of Ossian, Ia.; W.W., of the same place, and the subject of this sketch. David Jack, Sr., emigrated to Clayton County in 1856, thence to Winneshiek County in 1866, where he now resides. James Jack was reared on a farm and his educational privileges were those of the common schools. He came West with his parents in 1856, and was employed in a steam mill at National until 1866. He then traveled one year selling patent medicine, and two years selling reapers for Carter Bros. He then was employed as agent by G.B. Dickey and N.W. Williver until 1875, when he sold his property at National and removed to Beuna Vista County, Ia., and engaged in farming there a short time, then returned to Clayton County and located in Elkader. He has since been agent for the McCormick Reaper and Mower Co., handling all their goods. He was married in 1854 to Lizzie Hayes, of Brooke County, West Va. She was born Sept. 24, 1832. Of seven children born of this union three are living--Levi M., Vernon S. and Annie J. In 1880 Mr. Jack was appointed county jailer. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.659-660 Sperry Twp. -- Samuel Hawthorne was born in the County of Armaugh, Ireland, March 18, 1820, and came to America in 1850. He remained in Tompkins County, N.Y., until the fall of 1850, when he removed to Boone County, Ill., and four years later located in Sperry Township, Clayton County, Ia., this being in the fall of 1854. He had previously purchased land in this township, and he at once engaged in farming, following that occupation some twenty years. Since 1874 he has been engaged in selling agricultural implements. He was married in his native country in 1845, to Mary A. Henry. They have six children - James, Agnes, William John, Mary Ann, now Mrs. W. B. Harriman; Sarah, now Mrs. Wm. Probert, and Cynthis, now Mrs. M. L. Blake. The first three were born in Ireland, the remainder in the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Hawthorne are members of the United Presbyterian church. In his political views he is independent. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1097 Read Twp. -- Dennis Hays, one of the prominent citizens of Clayton County, was born in County Claire, Ireland, in the year 1826. His parents, John and Bridget (O'Laughlin) Hays, were likewise natives of that country, where the former died in 1849. She came to the United States in 1855, and died in Dubuque County, Ia., in 1865. Dennis emigrated to this country in 1851, and came to Clayton County in 1859. He now owns a finely cultivated farm in Read Township, and is one of our representative men. His marriage occurred in 1855 to Bridget, daughter of Timothy and Mary Liddy. Their union has been blessed with six children--John, born Aug. 17, 1856; Michael, Jan. 17, 1859; Mary, March 4, 1861; Bridget, Nov. 1, 1862; Margaret, July 13, 1864, and Honora, March 3, 1866. The family are members of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Hays votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1075 Giard Twp. -- George Hazlett, one of the early settlers of Clayton County, was born in Ireland, Dec. 5, 1824. In 1849 he left his native country and emigrated to the United States. In 1850 took a trip across the plains to California, where he spent two years in the mines, then returned to Clayton County, where he purchased 200 acres of land. In 1853 he married Jane Whitaker, a native of Ireland. By this union there are seven children, viz.: Margie, Richard, William, Susan, Jane, Cora and George. Mr. Hazlett came to this county a poor man, but by industry and economy has accumulated a fine property and home. In politics he is a Republican, and is always found at his post. Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett are members of the Presbyterian church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 820 Millville Twp. -- F. E. Heckel, miller, Millville, was born in Saxony, Germany, and came to the United States in 1867. He landed at New York, and from there went to Freeport, Ill., thence to Dubuque County, Iowa, where he engaged in milling five years, then removed to Peosta, Iowa, where he kept store a few years. He then bought the flouring mill at Millville, which he still owns and operates. He manufactures the best flour, and does a good business. He was married on Nov. 14, 1871, to Lottie Botsford, and their union has been blessed with two children, viz.: Therese, born July 7, 1874, and Frederick, July 24, 1876. Mr. Heckel is Treasurer of the School Board, and also serves as Township Clerk, being a capable and efficient officer. He takes an active interest in politics, and gives the Republican party his support. He is a Lutheran. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1014 Marion Twp. -- F. Hederick was born in France on Oct. 16, 1845. In 1855 he left the land of his birth and came to America. He landed in New York, and from there came at once to Clayton County, and located on section 12, Marion Township, where he owns a finely cultivated farm of 333 acres. He was married to Sarah Mathews, in this county on July 4, 1873. She was born in the State of Ohio, Sept. 4, 1853. They have had two children--Emma, born May 24, 1874, and Frank, born Dec. 9, 1876, and died the same year. Mr. Hederick is known as an importer of blooded horses. He owns some of the finest French breeds, and made a trip to France in 1881 for the purpose of buying fine stock. He is also engaged in farming. In politics he is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 931-932 Mendon Twp. -- Jacob Heilman, farmer and stock-breeder, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Sept. 18, 1839, and was a son of John J. and Rachel Heilman, nee Barringer, who had a family of six children, Jacob being the fifth child and oldest son. When he was eleven years old his parents immigrated to America, landed at New York and from there went to Muskingum County, O., where he worked on a farm with his father until the spring of 1855; then came to McGregor, Ia. He worked for farmers in this vicinity until March 22, 1863, when he married Louisa, daughter of George and Rosene Schmit. Five children were born of this union, viz.: Emma, George J., Augusta M., John C. and Henry W. After his marriage Mr. Heilman settled on his present farm on section 31, Mendon Township. It consists of 140 acres of land, 100 under excellent cultivation and thoroughly stocked. He is a Democrat in his political views. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 986 Jefferson Twp. -- Leonard Heine, druggist, Guttenberg, was born in Baden, Germany and came to the United States in 1848. He lived in Pennsylvania till 1856, when he came to Guttenberg, and embarked in the drug business in partnership with Anthon Hottinger, which continued six years. Mr. Richard Vogel was afterward associated with him for four years; since then he has been alone in business. His wife, Margaret, nee Ciemann, was born in Baden. They have had seven children, five sons and one daughter living—William, Edward, George B., Henry, Otto and Sophia. Their oldest son Charles, died in April 1854. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 868 Volga Twp. -- Christian Heise, one of the pioneers of Clayton County, was born in the kingdom of Hanover, Germany, Sept. 13, 1812. His parents, Christian and Sophia (Walbrunt) Heise, were of German birth, and died in their native land. He emigrated to the United States in 1832, locating in Pennsylvania, where he engaged in farm labor eight years, and from there removed to Belleville, Ill. He learned the boot and shoe maker's trade at that place, remaining two years, then went to Burlington, Iowa. He followed his trade there until the fall of 1844, when he came to Clayton County. Since his residence here he has engaged in the boot and shoe trade, and is at present residing with his nephew, Mr. Redmond, of Volga Township, to whom he has transferred his property, having never been married. Mr. Heise has ever made Clayton County's interests his own, and has done much for her improvement. History of Clayton County Iowa 1882, p. 1121-1122 Grand Meadow Twp. -- Nels T. Helgesen was born in Rock County, Wis., June 22, 1851. He came to Iowa with his father in 1853, and settled on section 6, Marion Township. His father resided there over twenty years, then went to Lyon County, Ia., and died there in 1876. The subject of this memoir settled on his present farm in 1873. He owns 193 acres of well improved land on section31, Grand Meadow Township. His marriage occurred on June 5, 1874, to Ingerborg O. Geglon. She was born in Allamakee County, Ia., Feb. 28, 1855. They have had two children--Tollof, born July 3, 1875, and Ole, Aug. 17, 1879. Mr. Helgesen is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church. In political views he is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 828 Mendon Twp. -- John H. Hellberg, proprietor of Hellberg House, McGregor, was born in Schoenkirchen, near Kiel, Holstein, Germany, Feb. 9, 1837, a son of John H., Sr., and Julia Hellberg, who had a family of six children. John H., Jr. attended school until fifteen years of age, then worked for different parties until 1865, when he embarked for America and landed at New York, and from there to Milwaukee, Wis., thence to Prairie du Chien, Wis., where he clerked in a hotel until 1867, and in that year settled in McGregor, Ia. He conducted a saloon and billiard hall here until 1869, then opened the McGregor House, and six years later he resumed his former business. In April, 1880, he opened the hotel which he still conducts, and has been a successful landlord. He was married Jan. 15, 1870, to Rosa Herman, who was born in Switzerland, and was a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Gfaler) Herman. Six children have blessed their union, five living--Henry, John, Frank, Willis, and baby; a daughter, Clara, died in infancy. Politically Mr. Hellberg affilitates with the Democratic party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 986-987 Millville Twp. -- Cyrus Henderson, farmer, section 31, is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born Oct. 2, 1815. He moved from there to Galena, Ill., in 1831, thence to Dubuque, Iowa, in June, 1833, where he remained until January, 1835, then came to Clayton County. From 1838 to 1843 inclusive, excepting the year 1840, he worked at blacksmithing for the Winnebago Indians. On April 26, 1839, he married Mrs. Harriet M. Wells, Knee Walker, a native of Gainsborough, Tenn. She had one child by her first husband, Nicholas Wells, a son Alonzo D. Mr. and Mrs.Henderson have had eleven children, viz.: Martha E., born Feb. 13, 1843; Cyrus M. (deceased), Feb. 16, 1845; James E., Feb. 14, 1847; Jefferson F., Jan. 13, 1849; Eliphalet, March 9, 1850; Harriet Jane, April 22, 1851; Marceline L., Oct. 22, 1853; Daniel R., Dec. 9, 1855; John W., Oct. 28, 1858, and Effie S., May 6, 1860. Cyrus M. was a member of Company G, Twenty-first Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded while bravely defending his country's cause, at Rolla, Mo., on Nov. 16, 1862. He died from the effects of his wounds Dec. 26, 1862. John Henderson, a brother of our subject, was the first white man buried in Clayton County, his death occurring in 1836. Politically Mr. Henderson favors the Republican party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1014-1015 Millville Twp. -- Bartholomew Herboldsheimer, a prominent citizen of Millville Township, was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 14, 1830. He emigrated to the United States in 1849, located at once in Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1868, when he removed to Clayton County, settling on section 20, Millville Township, where he still resides. He owns a farm of eighty acres, under good improvement. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and his sympathies, politically, have ever been with the Republican party. He was married to Barbara Pfleghnardt on Oct. 4, 1854. Their union has been blessed with eight children--Daniel, born Sept. 2, 1857; Anna, born July 20, 1859, married George Gibbons; Louisa, born Aug. 5, 1861; Frederick, Oct. 8, 1862; Christina, June 5, 1865; Lizzie S., March 25, 1872; Philip, July 31, 1874, and John S., June 7, 1878. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1015 Lodomillo Twp. -- Andrew Hesner was born in the province of Bavaria, Germany, April 7, 1819, and was a son of M. and Sophia (Gindar) Hesner, of German nativity. Andrew received a good education, and assisted on the farm until he was twenty-one years old, then served six years and ten months in the German army; and was in the war of 1848. At the close of the war he returned to his home and was a revenue officer in Wurtzburg, Bavaria, for two years. His marriage occurred on Oct. 5, 1850, to Frederica Rutael, who was born in Rutenhausen, Bavaria, and was a daughter of Michael and Sophia Rutael, nee Rodar. The day following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hesner set sail for America, and landed in New York after a journey of fifty-four days. They resided in Buffalo, N.Y., until June, 1851, and then went to Hamilton County, O. In the spring of 1855 they came to Clayton County, and settled on his present farm in Lodomillo Township. He owns a fine farm of 288 acres, 165 under cultivation and thoroughly stocked and containing many valuable improvements. He enlisted in March, 1864, in Company D. Twenty-first Iowa Infantry Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. Mr. and Mrs. Hesner have had six children--Andrew, married Lauretta Dewey; John, married Josephine Preston; George, married Mary A. Corkery; Anna, now Mrs. Phineas Wandell; Henry, married Mary Preston, and Charley, thirteen years old. Mr. Hesner has held various local offices of trust, and has always taken an interest in eduational matters. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 892-893 Lodomillo Twp. -- John Hesner, son of M. and Sophia Hesner, nee Gindar, of German nativitiy, was born in the province of Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 15, 1817. His marriage occurred there on May 17, 1845, to Barbara Goodyear, who was born in Bavaria, and was a daughter of George Goodyear. Soon after his marriage Mr. Hesner came to America, landed at New York, and resided on Long Island two years, then removed to Rock County, Wis. He engaged in farming there until the fall of 1851, when he came to Clayton County, Ia., and settled on his present farm in Lodomillo Township. Mr. and Mrs. Hesner have had a family of eight children, six living--Andrew, married Maria Hetherlington; Margaret, wife of Milo Blair; John, married Lizzie Barr; Sophia, wife of Newman Fisher; Charley, and Maria Barbara, who married George Heyer, and died Nov. 2, 1851. Mr. Hesner owns 370 acres of rich land, and has many excellent improvements on his farm. In politics he is a Democrat, and is one of the enterprising men of the county. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 892 Cass Twp. -- Rev. W. J. Hicks, paster of the Universalist society, Strawberry Point, is a native of Readsboro, Bennington County, Vt.; born March 3, 1824, and was a son of Jacob, and Betsy Hicks, the former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Massachusetts. He received his early education in Readsboro; then attended the Whitingham Academy a number of years, and finished his education at Rowe, Mass. In 1844, having engaged in several branches of business in the meantime. He was appointed pastor of a church at Sadawga, Vt., where he remained eleven years, then located in Strawberry Point. He has devoted a portion of his time to the Universalist Church at Elkader. Being a man of high literarcy attainments, and superior intellectual endowments, he is eminently fitted for the noble calling he has chosen, and has succeeded in doing much good. He was married to Lucy E. Bemis, a native of Whitingham, Vt. on Apirl 20, 1845 in Readsboro, that state. They have three children--Sarah E., Fannie E., and Mary B. Mr. Hicks is a member of the Masonic lodge, of which he is Chaplain. In poltics he is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 697 Wagner Twp. -- James M. Hill, better known as "Yankee Hill," was born May 16, 1820, in Oneida County, N.Y., son of Alden L. and Lydia (Bates) Hill, natives of New England. He was educated in the East. He traveled for a woolen manufactory in 1846, and did some farming. In 1848 he removed to Princeton, Ill., remaining one year, then returned to the East, and in 1858 removed to Clayton County and followed farming, selling agricultural implements, etc. In 1867 he bought a farm of 167 acres on section 1, Boardman Township, where he resided until September, 1880, when he went to St. Olaf and bought out a saloon and boarding house, which he now conducts. Mr. Hill was married Sept. 12, 1843, to Matilda Stone, of New York. They have had but one child - Evlah M., born Nov. 4, 1860, who still lives with them. Mr. Hill is well known all over this section as a genial, whole-souled landlord, and, as he says, a boy in spirits tho' an old man in years. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1135 Monona Twp. -- Henry Hines, farmer, Monona Township, was born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 10, 1842. When thirteen years of age he left his native country and emigrated to the United States, and located in Read Township, Clayton Co., Ia., where he obtained employment as a laborer. In 1862 he took a trip to California, and was a teamster, running between California and Nevada. He remained there eight years, then returned to Clayton County. In 1871 he married Frederica Kluss, who was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, in 1850. To them have been born five children--John, Lizzie, Amelia, Julius and Ella. In 1875 Mr. Hines located on his present farm, which consists of 160 acres of beautiful land, valued at $50 per acre. He was a poor boy when he came to this county, but has, by his own industry, accumulated a fine property and home. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1043 Cox Creek Township -- CSamuel Hines, one of the pioneers of Clayton County, was born Sept. 1, 1808, and was a son of Thomas and Jane (Alloway) Hines, the former a native of Virginia, where he died; the latter was born in Maine, and came to Clayton County in 1842, where she died at the advanced age of ninety-nine years and five months. The subject of this memoir learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed until he was eighteen years old, then engaged in the drover's business three years. He came to Clayton County in 1842, settling first in Cass Township, where he remained five years; then came to Cox Creek Township. He was the third white person who settled in Clayton County, and entered the first farm and made the first road in Cox Creek Township. He was married in Sangamon County, Ill., to Elizabeth M. Clarke, who was born Sept. 28, 1812, and was a daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Clarke, nee Grout. Their union has been blessed with thirteen children, nine living—Lewis, Margaret (now the wife of Alonzo Carner), Thomas, John, Henry, Hiram, Lydia Ann, Susan and Mary. Mr. Hynes has traveled extensively, having resided in fourteen States. He is a self-made man. Commencing life in limited circumstances, and meeting with many of the adversities incidental to pioneer life, he has, by his own indomitable energy and perseverance, made for himself a fortune, meriting and receiving the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. In politics he is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 745. Mendon Twp. -- Louis Hirshfeld, the oldest wholesale and retail dealer in gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots and shoes, trucks, etc., McGregor, established his present business here in 1862. He occupies a building eighty- five feet deep, twenty-four wide, one story and a basement, and carries a stock of $15,000. He was born in Schneidermuhl, near Berlin, Prussia, Germany, Sept. 19, 1833. His parents, Henry and Dorothy (Neuman) Hirshfeld, had a family of seven children, of whom Louis was the oldest. He attended school until thirteen, when he learned the tailor's trade, and followed that in the old country until 1854, when he came alone to America. He was ninety days at sea, and landed in New York City with only 15 cents in his pocket, and could not speak a word of English. He was not a boy to give up. He pawned a suit of clothes and purchased a small stock of "Yankee notions," and peddled with his pack in New York City for four months, then went to Gainesville, Ala., where his uncle gave him a stock of goods and a mule. He peddled in Alabama from 1854 to 1857, then went to New York City, thence to Chicago, Ill., where he married Rosalia Sommerfield on July 12, 1857. She was born in the town of Schneidermuhl, Germany, and was a daughter of Joachim and Hattie Sommerfield, who had a family of twelve children. After Mr. and Mrs. Hirshfeld were married he opened a merchant tailoring establishment in Chicago, which he operated until 1862, when he came to McGregor, Ia., and opened the old Clayton County store of clothing and merchant tailoring, which burned down soon after, and he established his present store. He and wife are members of the B'nai Sholen Synagogue, of Chicago, Ill., and have had a family of ten children, seven living, viz.: Henry, born Sept. 18, 1858, and engaged in business with his father; he married Lena Frank, of Chicago, Ill., June 6, 1882. She was born in New York City, and was a daughter of Moses and Yette (Kahn) Frank. Henry Hirshfeld is a member of Itasca Lodge, No. 111, I.O.O. F., of McGregor, and has held various offices in this lodge; is also a member of I. O.B.B., Daniel Lodge, No. 128, having been Secretary of this lodge three years, and is a member of the Young Men's Republican Association, of McGregor. Hattie Hirshfeld is the wife of Max Heidenrich, of McGregor; they were married May 8, 1881. Julius, Carrie, Rachel, Samuel and Frank, who reside with their parents. Mr. Louis Hirshfeld, subject of this sketch, is a Mason and a member of Bezer Lodge, No. 135, A. F. & A. M., and I.O.O.F., Itasca Lodge, No. 111; has been Secretary of this lodge eleven years, and Past Noble Grand Master twelve years; is a member of Encampment No. 28, and D. T. P. for McGregor Lodge two years; is also a member of I.O. B. B., Daniel Lodge, No 128, McGregor, and has passed all the chairs in this lodge; is a member of Garden City Lodge, No. 49, O.K.S.B., of Chicago, Ill.; Sons of Benjamin and Druids, of Chicago. In politics he is independent. He is one of the old and representative business men of McGregor, where he has been identified for the past twenty years. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.987-988 Cox Creek Township -- F. W. Hochhaus was a son of John G. and Regina (Miller) Hochhaus, natives of Prussia, where they died. He was born on Sept. 17, 1825, in that country, and came to America in 1845. He settled at once in Clayton County, entering land and making for himself a home in his adopted country. In 1861 he bought a farm on section 11, this township, which he still owns and resides upon. It consists of 182 acres of finely cultivated land. In 1851 F. W. Hochhaus and Ottilie, daughter of Franc and Eva Dobrowsky, were united in marriage. Her parents were natives of Austria. To them have been born thirteen children—Richard B., born March 8, 1852; Amelia Mary, March 24, 1853, married William Bower; Reinhold, born July 14, 1854; Anna Wilhelmina, March 28, 1860; Frank Ludwig, Nov. 21, 1861; Ottilie Leopoldina, Dec 18, 1865; Fredrick Wilhelm, Oct. 19, 1866; John George, April 28, 1869, and Anna Regina, Oct. 24, 1873. The following are deceased: Bertha, born March 12, 1857, died in December of that year; Osmar, born Aug. 3, 1863, died Jan. 15, 1872; Louis Henry, born March 6, 1856, died Sept. 23, 1874, and a girl unnamed, born May 9, 1858, died at birth. The family are members of the Catholic church. Mr. Hochhaus is at present holding the office of Township Clerk. He is one of the pioneers and representative men of Clayton County. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 745-746. Jefferson Twp. – William Hoffbaner, M. D., one of the early settlers of Guttenberg, was born in Germany, in May, 1812. He was educated in his native land, graduating in medicine at the University of Berlin, in 1842. Dr. Hoffbaner was a member of the German Parliament of 1848 and 1849, and on that account was compelled to flee from his native land. He first went to Switzerland, but came to America in 1850. He went to St. Louis, where he lived till the following year, when he came to Guttenberg, and has practiced medicine here since. His wife, Julia Fleck, is a sister of August (deceased) and Morris Fleck. He has four children—August, Ida, Hannah and William. Dr. Hoffbaner has been a resident of Guttenberg for more than thirty years, and has been engaged in practice here longer than any other physician. He has been very successful as a practitioner, and ranks with the prominent and influential citizens of the county. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 868 Wagner Twp. -- Peter Holgerson, farmer, was born Dec. 17, 1838, in Southern Norway, son ofHolger Peterson. His father died when he was six months old. In 1850 he emigrated with his mother to the United States, and lived a year in Wisconsin. In the fall of 1851 they removed to Clayton County. The following spring his mother bought 120 acres of land in Wagner Township, on sections 22, 26, and 27. Here he has lived ever since. He has purchased additional land, and now owns 240 acres, well improved and with good buildings. His mother died in 1881, at the age of seventy-nine years. Mr. Holgerson was married in May, 1864, to Jane Oleson, born in Norway. They have had six children, five living - Helena M., Ragnil O., Cornilia C., Hans, and Anna M. Both are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. In politics he is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1135 Marion Twp. -- Holsten Holstenson is a native of Norway, born June 30, 1830. He was married in Iowa, 1853, to Rachel Knudson, who was born Aug. 13, 1830. They left their native land for America in 1851, and settled in Clayton County, Ia., where they now own a finely cultivated farm of 280 acres on section 5, Marion Township. Mr. And Mrs. Holstenson have been blessed with eleven children; seven are living; one pair twins died at birth - Knute, born Feb. 4, 1855; Olena, born May 5, 1856, died Oct. 19, 1861; Holsten, born June 6, 1858; Isabella, Apr. 29, 1860; Olena, June 26, 1862; Kittil, born Mch. 5, 1864, died Oct. 19, 1868; Sarah, born Apr. 23, 1867; Kittil, born Feb. 24, 1869, and Rose Helena, Aug. 19, 1872. The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Mr. Holstenson affiliates with the Republican party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 932 Monona Twp. -- O. D. Hopkins, farmer and stock-grower, and one of the pioneer settlers of Clayton County, was born in Lamoille County, Vt., Sept. 10, 1828. His parents, Hiram and Mary (Reynolds) Hopkins, were married in Canada about 1822, and had a family of seven children, five of whom lived to be adults, viz.: Chauncey S., who died in California; Cordelia, who married Judge Harry Stowell (now deceased); O. D., Ransom, Eliza, wife of J. F. Brown, and Mary B., wife of Wm. Gay, of Claifornia. Mr. Hopkins in early life followed farming, and came to Clayton County in 1852, and from here went to California, where he died in 1878. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and an ardent supporter of the Republican party. O. D. was reared on a farm, and received a common-school education, and when twenty-one years of age started out for himself. In 1852 he married Phoebe, daughter of Jonathan and Prudence (Chase) Wells. She was born in Franklin County, Vt., Sept. 6, 1833. In May, 1852, Mr. Hopkins left Vermont and emigrated to Clayton County, arriving June 1 of that year. As they were in very limited circumstances, their furnture was of the rudest kind, consisting of stools, tables and bedsteads made by Mr. Hopkins. Their first home was a small frame house, in which they lived for some time, without any floor or door. Mr. Hopkins taught the first school in the district where they now live, and, while teaching, in the mornings and evenings used to lead an ox to plow corn, which Mrs. Hopkins would hoe through the day. Thus they started out, and by judicious management have accumulated a fine property and home. He owns a beautiful farm of 148 acres, under a high state of cultivation, valued at $50 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins have had three children, viz.: Lizzie, wife of W.H. Russell, of Oxford, Neb.; Clara May and Marian, who died at the age of four years. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1043-1044 Sperry Twp. -- John Hopp was born in Germany, Sept. 29, 1820, and came to America in 1840. He landed at New York, and from there went to Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1854, when he came to Clayton County and located in Sperry Township. He was married to Sarah Gambe, Apr. 24, 1853, in Pennsylvania, where she was born Oct. 12, 1820. Their union has been blessed with six children - George W., born Jan. 31, 1854, now resides in Brookings, Dak.; he is editor of the Brookings County Press, and also has an interest in the Dakota Huronite and the Hamilton County Times; he is Postmaster at Brookings; John, born Jan. 24, 1856, resides in Brookings County, Dak., and is engaged in farming; Jacob, born Jan. 13, 1858, is a resident of Kingsbury County, Dak., and edits the Kingsbury County News and the Lake Preston Times; he is also in the Recorder's office at that place, Henry, born Jan. 31, 1861; Thomas, Jan. 20, 1863, and Mary, Aug. 2, 1872. The subject of this sketch owns a farm of 60 acres of finely cultivated land in Sperry Township, where he resides. He served one year in the late war in the Twenty-first Iowa Infantry, Company D. He was discharged at Iowa Mountain, Mo., on account of disability. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1097 Highland Twp. -- Joseph Horiskey was born in New London, Conn., on Dec. 5, 1843. His parents were Neil and Catharine (Salmon) Horiskey, natives of Ireland, he of County Donegal and she of Queen's County. Joseph attended school in Connecticut until he was thirteen years old, when he removed to Iowa with his parents and settled on a farm in Highland Township. He was married to Elizabeth M. Watts in October, 1867. She was born in Yorkshire, England, and was a daughter of W.M. and Jemima (Trott) Watts. Six children have been born to them, viz.: John, Katy A., Maggie E., Cornelius, Mary E. and Joseph Dennis. After his marriage Mr. Horiskey settled on the farm he now owns on sections 32 and 33, this township. He owns 270 acres, 160 under cultivation and abundantly stocked. He is one of Clayton County's early settlers and representative men. He was formerly a Democrat but now affiliates with the Greenback party. He has held the office of Road Supervisor. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 840- 841 Cox Creek Township -- Simon Hubbard, son of Oliver and Sophronia (Williams) Hubbard, natives of Madison County, N.Y., was born Feb. 12, 1822, in that State. He was the recipient of a practical education in his native State, and in 1855 came to Clayton County. The first week of his residence here he spent with Judge Murdock, then entered a farm in Highland Township, where he resided three years. He disposed of his farm there and removed to Cox Creek Township, and purchased 145 acres, which he still owns and resides upon. He has one of the finest farms in this section of the county, finely cultivated and thoroughly stocked. In 1854 Simon Hubbard and Brunet De Grote, born March 17, 1821, were united in marriage. She was a daughter of William and Hannah (Onderkirk) De Grote, natives of Connecticut. To them has been born one children—Martin, born Aug. 20, 1860. In politics Mr. Hubbard affiliates with the Republican party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 746. Lodomillo Twp. -- Ambrose M. Hughes was born in Lycoming County, Pa., Jan. 9, 1855, and was a son of James and Margaret Hughes, nee Stevens, natives also of the Key Stone State. They had a family of twelve children, and when Ambrose was but two months old removed to Clayton County, and settled in Lodomillo Township. He was educated in the schools of Lodomillo and Cox Creek Townships, and also taught school a number of years. On Oct. 1, 1877, Ambrose M. Hughes and Ida Hale were united in marriage. She was born in Maine, and was a daughter of Ripley and Lecta (Thomas) Hale. To them have been born two children--Clinton and Eva M. After his marriage Mr. Hughes rented a farm in Lodomillo Township until the spring of 1879, when he bought his present farm on section 4. It consists of 131 acres, sixty under good cultivation and thoroughly stocked. In politics he is independent and votes for the best man. He has ever made Clayton County's interest his own, and has done much for her advancement and improvements. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 893 Sperry Twp. -- George Hummel was born in Black Hawk County, Ia., June 30, 1856, and came to Sperry township in 1874. His father was born in Ohio, and came to Iowa twenty-five years ago, and died in Henry County. His widow married William Benedict in 1874. Of the children born of the first union - Eliza, now Mrs. John Dempster; Martin; Martha, now Mrs. Simeon Bruce; Mary E., now Mrs. Wm. Bird; Jacob A., George W. and Elijah B., are living. The subject of this sketch has been twice married, first in 1876 to Rosa Oltrich, and he was again married on Dec. 12, 1881, to Fanny Lickiss.He resides on the home farm with his parents, and is engaged in raising grain and stock. He is one of the representative farmers of Sperry township. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1097-1098 Monona Township – Michael Humphrey, one of the Pioneers of Clayton County, was born in County Limerick, Ireland, Sept. 29, 1834, and emigrated to Canada in 1848. he remained there one year, then went to Racine, Wis., where he was employed by Judge Burchard, and had the entire supervision of his farm for four years. In 1853 he came to Clayton County and located on his present farm, where he has resided for thirty years. In 1856 he married Mary McGuire, who was born in County Caven, Ireland, in 1831. They have six children – Kate, Mary, Lewis, Lizzie, Peter and Theresa. Mr. Humphrey came to the county poor, but by industry has accumulated an ample competency. He owns 280 acres of land in Clayton County and 1,000 acres in Allamakee County, valued at $15,000. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey are members of the Roman Catholic church at Monona, and have done much to build it up. He has a fine stone residence which was built in 1869, at a cost of $4,500, with a beautiful grove surrounding it. His father died soon after coming to the country, and his mother died in Clayton County, at the advanced age of seventy-two. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1044- 1045. Mendon Twp. -- Alf. O. Hunt, dentist, McGregor, Iowa, was born in Utica, N.Y., Feb. 27, 1844. When seventeen years of age he commenced the study of dentistry with Dr. H. R. White, remaining with him for three years. In 1864 he came to McGregor and engaged in the practice of his profession, in which he has been very successful. He is a member of the Iowa State Dental Society, and has been one of its active members since its organization. In 1880 he was elected Vice- President, and in May, 1882, was elected President. He has accepted a professorship in the Iowa State University. In 1868 he married Maria Church, a daughter of M. G. Church. She was born in Afton, N. Y. In 1848. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 988 Millville Twp. -- Philip J. Hunter was born in Luzerne County, Pa., Nov. 29, 1830, and came to Iowa in 1847, settling in Millville Township, where he resided a number of years, then removed to Cassville, Wis., returning to Millville Township in four years. He resides on section 25, where he owns a finely cultivated farm of 120 acres. He is the present Justice of the Peace, an office he has held for six years. He has been a member of the Masonic fraternity eighteen years, and in politics is independent, voting for principle rather than party. He was married in June, 1855, to Mary Leighty, who was born in Pennsylvania, Sept. 4, 1832. They have nine children--Louisa, born in 1857; Mary, in 1860; Amanda, in 1862; Martha, in 1864; P.J., in 1867; Anna, in 1872; William D., in 1874; Edith, in 1875, and Eva in 1877. Twelve years of his life Mr. Hunter spent in Dubuque, Ia., engaged in manufacturing brick. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1015 Mendon Twp. -- William F. Huntting, one of the prominent business men of McGregor, was born in Southampton, Long Island, on the 7th day of May 1828. His parents, William and Ann (Foster) Huntting, had a family of five children, three sons and two daughters. William F., in 1856, married Mrs. Mary R. Smith, who died in 1872, leaving five children to mourn her loss--Annie F., Fred H., Harry S., Charles E. and Mary R. In 1876 he married Charlotte M. Monson, a widow of Reuben Y. Cory. By this union there is one child--William F. Mr. Huntting came to the county in 1857, and has been identified with its business interests since. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 988 Mallory Twp. -- William Hunt, farmer, P.O. Osterdock, was a son of Jonas and Jane (Seaton) Hunt; the former, a native of New Jersey, died in Pennsylvania; the latter, a native of Pennsylvania, died in Iowa. William was born in Greene County, Pa. Sept. 13, 1817, where he was educated. He has always followed farming, and in 1850 came to Mallory Township, Ia., where he bought 130 acres of land on Sections 3 and 10, which is mostly well-imporved. In 1843 he married Delilah, daugher of Edward and Nancy (Taylor) Hartley, natives of Pennsylvania. Edward died in Ohio and Nancy In Pennsylvania. By this union there are nine children-- Nancy Jane, born Sept. 20, 1844, wife of John W. Hansel, of Mallory Township; Mary Catherine, Born April 7, 1846; Cinderella, born Oct. 2, 1847, wife of John Hansel ; Winfield (deceased), born Feb. 18, 1849; George Thomas (deceased), born Feb. 4, 1850; James Marion born Sept. 14, 1852, married; David Joshua, born June 25, 1857; Henry Melton born Sept. 12, 1859, and one who died in infancy. Mr. Hunt and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mr. Hunt has held several of the township offices, and has discharged the duties of each with credit and ability. He votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County Iowa, 1882, p. 920 Monona Township – Frank Hupfer, farmer, Monona Township, was born in Saxony, Germany, Oct. 25, 1834, and was a son of Charles and Frederica (Frederick) Hupfer. When he was thirteen years of age he was apprenticed to the trade of a furrier. In 1852 he left his home in Germany and came to the United States, landing in Philadelphia, where he remained but a short time, thence to Chicago, where he was engaged in various occupations until 1855, when he married Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Hinz. She was born in Germany, and emigrated with her parents to America when a mere child. Nine children blessed this union— Frances S., now the wife of John Longendorfer; Mary E., wife of John Bernhardt; Charles F., Henry A., George P., Edward Lewis, Arthur E., Harry N., and Frank B. In 1859 Mr. Hupfer located in Grant County, Wis., where he followed farming, and while there was drafted into the Union service, and had to pay $300 to procure a substitute, then a large sum, he being in limited circumstances. In 1864 he came to Clayton County, where he has resided since. He came to the country a poor man, having but $15 in money when he started for Chicago, which he paid for his fare, and while making his trip was forced to pick corn from the fields to live upon. By good management he has accumulated a fine property and home, owning 400 acres of land, all under cultivation, and valued at $35 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Hupfer are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1045. Mallory Twp. -- Aaron Hyde, farmer and mason, was born in Pennsylvania on June 8, 1808, and was a son of James Hyde and Mary, nee Walters, likewise natives of the Keystone State. He was there reared and educated, and learned the trade of a mason. He came to Iowa in 1850, and purchased his present farm of 280 acres on section 15, Mallory Township. His land is mostly under cultivation, and contains many excellent improvements. He has also built many of the fine residences and school-houses of Clayton County. In 1832 he married Phoebe, daugher of John Harry of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hyde died in 1847, leaving four children--Aaron of Mallory Township; Emeline, resideing in the southern part of this State; James, living in Dakota, and Jane, a resident of Missouri. Mr. Hyde was married the second time in 1847 to Mary Ann Johnson, nee Barrett, natives of Pennsylvania, where the father died. Mrs. Johnson resides in Clarksville, Ia. Eleven children have been born unto them, viz.: Charles, born in March 1848; Margaret, Aug. 9, 1849; Addison, June 8, 1851; John Ellis, May 31, 1853; Samuel, Feb. 25, 1855; Alpheus, Oct. 31, 1856; William, Jan. 31, 1859; Edward, Jan. 4, 1861; Francis, April 5, 1863; Fannie, May 15, 1865; and Mary Elizabeth, Feb. 11, 1868. Mrs. Hyde is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican. History of Clayton County Iowa, 1882, p. 920-921