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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 S Garnavillo Twp. -- Benjamin Sackett, farmer, section 16, Garnavillo Township, was born in Litchfield County, Conn., in 1799, where he lived until 1855, when he came to Clayton County, and settled on his present farm. He was married to Thalia Moulton, who was born in Connecticut, in 1802. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett have had six children, all of whom are deceased; four of their children grew to maturity, viz,: Achsah, who married Samuel Carter; Henry, Sarah R., and Mary E. Mr. Sackett has a fine farm of 300 acres. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.807 Garnavillo Twp. -- Lysander A. Sackett, farmer, section 7, Garnavillo Township, was born in Litchfield County, Conn., in 1820, where he lived till ten years of age, when he removed with his parents, Moses and Cordelia (Fox) Sackett, to Ohio, where they resided until their death. In 1844 L. A. Sackett went to the State of Illinois, and in 1849 to California, where he lived till 1868, engaged in mining and lumbering. He came to Clayton County in 1869, and settled on a farm which he had purchased in 1856, when he returned temporarily from California. He bought his present farm in 1870. His wife, Harriet Colton, was born in Ohio. They have three daughters--Lottie, born in California in 1860; Hattie, born in Michigan in 1865, and Nellie, born in 1870. Mr. Sackett's farm contains eighty acres of finely cultivated land. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 807 Grand Meadow Twp. -- John H. Sanders--Among the men who have helped to bring Clayton County to its present prosperous condition may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He was born in Essex County, N.Y., March 10, 1823, and in May, 1857, left there and came to Iowa and settled in Grand Meadow Township. He had been engaged in the iron-ore business in the East and he traded that for 200 acres in this township. He also bought other lands amounting to about 400 acres. He experienced many of those trials incident to pioneer life; one was, he had just purchased two cows, paying $40 for them, and they disappeared very mysteriously, and were never found. He was married to Julia J. Clark, on April 12, 1848. She was born in Ferrisburg, Vt., June 2, 1827. Seven children have been born unto them, viz.: Herbert, Ellen A., Elvira C., Addie M., John, Sarah P., and May R., who died Jan. 15, 1878. In 1868 Mr. Sanders moved to Postville, where he resided until 1878, then located on his present farm in Grand Meadow Township. He has been engaged in various branches of buisness in connection with farming, and is now superintending the erection of a fine stone house in Postville for his boys. He helped to organize all the school districts, and the first school held in his district was at his house, Miss Julia A. Sheldon, teacher. He was one of ten Democrats who voted in the township in 1858. Mr. Sanders is at present engaged in money loaning. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 834-835 Cass Twp. -- Ira H. Sargeant, son of Emery and Louisa (Sargeant) Sargeant was born in Canada, Nov. 5, 1845. His parents are natives of Vermont, and came to Clayton County in 1857, locating in Cass Township, where they now reside. The subject of this memoir was married Aug. 11, 1867, to Anna E., daughter of Robert and Anna Parsons, natives of Virginia. They removed to Iowa in an early day, and both died in this State. Mr. And Mrs. Sargeant have had three children-- Cora Bell, born Oct. 26, 1876; Ernest Melvin, Jan. 29, 1879; and William Allen, March 11, 1881. Mr. Sargeant enlisted in 1864, in the Fourth Iowa Infantry, Company D, and served until the close of the war, receiving his discharge at Davenport, Iowa. He was with Gen. Sherman in his famous march to the sea. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 702 Boardman Twp. -- James W. Sargent was born in New Hampshire, Aug. 5, 1848. He came to Clayton County, Iowa, at the age of seven years, and was here reared and educated. When sixteen years of age he enlisted in Company F, Twenth-seventh Iowa Infantry, and served one year in that regiment, and was then transferred to the Twelfth Regiment, and served as dispatch carrier. Two of his brothes also served in this company. He participated in the battle of Nashville and several others, and was present at the taking of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley. He was discharged at Davenport, Iowa, and came to Elkader, where he has resided since. He was married to Sarah Love on Aug. 5, 1873. Mr. Sargent is engaged in the livery business in this city and keeps a first-class establishment in every particular. He is neutral in his political views. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.668 Giard Twp. -- Louis Schiff, farmer, was born in Baden, Germany, June 27, 1826. In 1854 he came to the United States, and for the first six years worked as a laborer. In 1860 he purchased his first forty acres of land; in 1861 he married Mary Meyer, who was born in Baden, Germany. By this union there are nine children, viz.: Christiana, Mary, Lizzie, Willie, Edward, Martha, Clara, Tilla, and Ellen. Mr. Schiff has 158 acres of land, 20 acres of timber, valued at $40 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Schiff are members of the Evangelical church of Giard. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 822 Garnavillo Twp. -- Joseph Schlake, a pioneer of Clayton County, was born in Hanover, Germany, about 1822, where he was reared and educated. He came to the United States in 1840 with his father, the rest of the family remaining in Germany. They reached the State of Ohio, where they obtained employment and resided two years. The father then started to return to Germany for his family, but was never heard from afterward. Joseph came to Clayton County in 1845, and located in the town of Jefferson, where he resided several years, then settled on section 26, Garnavillo Township, in 1855. He afterward sold this property and removed to Read Township. In February, 1873, he purchased his present farm on section 20, this township. In 1857 he sent to Germany for his mother and the family; the former still resides with him. Two of his brothers, Henry and Gerhardt were soldiers in the war for the Union, and both died while bravely serving their country's cause. Mr. Schlake married Elizabeth Leibers. They have two children--Henry, born in 1857 (married Elizabeth Wilker, of Garnavillo Township, and has one child, Ida) and Louisa. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 807-808 Boardman Twp. -- J. B. Schmidt, a brother of Wolfgang Schmidt, whose sketch appears in this work, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 10, 1834. In February, 1859, he married Caroline Hartman. To them have been born five children-- Phelena, born Dec. 22, 1859; John, May 17, 1864; Sophia M., May 20, 1866; Robert F., Dec. 15, 1869, and Christ H., Aug. 2, 1878. Mr. Schmidt is a member of the A. O. U. W., Bismark Lodge, No. 110. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.668-669 Volga Twp. -- John H. Schmidt, dealer in tinware, Elkport, was born in Germany, May 1, 1838. His parents, Harford and Mary Schmidt, nee Boosey, were natives of Saxony, Germany, who emigrated to America in 1846, and locaed in Kendall County, Ill. The subject of this sketch received a common-school education, and when fifteen years of age engaged in boating on the Niagara River, which he continued three years, then removed to Illinois. In 1856 he settled in Iowa, following farming until 1875, when he purchased a stock of tinware and embarked in that buisness. Although he had never had any experience in this work, by close attention and steady application to business, he has thoroughly learned the trade and is an expert workman. He was married in Illinois in 1864 to Caroline Weise, who was born in Baden, Germany. They have seven children--Ella, Frank, Eddie, John, Henry, Charles and William. In politics Mr. Schmidt is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1125-1126 Boardman Twp. -- Wolfgang Schmidt, one of the enterprising business men of Elkader, was born in Bavaria, Germany, on the 19th day of November, 1836. His parents, Frederick and Catherine Schmidt, emigrated to the United States in 1847, and located in Garnavillo Township, where his father took up lands, made a farm, and remained until his death, which occurred in 1875. His mother died in Lincoln, Neb. The subject of this memoir married in 1859, Paulina Thoma, who was born July 29, 1841. Ten children have blessed their union, viz.: John Blasius, born Oct. 5, 1860, died Nov. 1, 1871; Frederick, born Feb. 17, 1863; Christian, Oct. 14, 1864; Katarina, Oct. 29, 1866; Margaretta, Nov. 4, 1868; Emelia, March 1, 1871; Amelia, Aug. 30, 1874; Lena, Sept. 23, 1876; William, July 28, 1880; and Carrie, Dec. 9, 1881. Mr. Schmidt came to the county a poor boy, but by good management has accumulated a fine property and home, and is one of the substantial business men of the county. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.668 Cox Creek Twp. -- Peter Schmitz, blacksmith, Osborne, was born in Dane County, Wis. Aug. 8, 1855, and was a son of Peter and Katrina (Munster) Schmitz, natives of Germany. His father came to America in 1852, his mother in 1851. They were married in Dane County, Wis., in 1853, and now reside there. Peter was reared on a farm, and his educational privileges were those of the common schools. He learned his trade when nineteen years old, and in 1878 removed to Osborne Station, where he now resides. He was married in 1879 to Anna, daughter of John and Nannie Hagen, nee Walzer. They have one child -Julia Katrina, born Nov. 3, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz are member of the Catholic church. He holds the position of Postmaster at Osborne, and is one of our representative men. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 754 Farmersburg Twp. -- John Schmolfeldt, one of the prominent farmers of Clayton County, was a son of John and Louisa Schmolfeldt, nee Nicmann natives of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, where they died. John was born in that country on March 14, 1815. He came to Clayton County in 1852, and located on his present farm in this township. It consists of 190 acres, on sections 16 and 17. His land is well improved, and his residence one of the finest in the county. He was married in 1852 to Mary, daughter of Joachim and Anna (Kohn) Wendt, natives of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. By this union there were five children, one living - John, born April 10, 1860; Henry, Minna, Doris and William are deceased. They all died in six weekís time. Mr. and Mrs. Schmoldeldt are members of the Lutheran church. He votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 782 Giard Twp. -- Adam Schneider, stock and grain dealer, of Giard Township, was born in Churhesian, Germany, July 20, 1838, and emigrated with his parents to this county in 1847. He received his education in the common schools and attending one term at the Upper Iowa University, at Fayette. In 1862 he married Mary Etta Sutter, who was born in Indiana in 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider have been blessed with seven children—John H., Charles J., Alonzo A., Lizzie, Lydia, Cathrine and Herman. Mrs. Schneider died May 19, 1878, leaving a large family to mourn her loss. Mr. Schneider owns 155 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. His brother William was born in Giard Township, March 4, 1852, and married Martha Bomke, who was born in Germany, Dec. 29, 1850. Four children have blessed this union, viz.: Esther, Benjamin, Samuel and Daniel. Mr. Schneider is engaged in the mercantile business at Bismarck, and the only merchant in the place. He is the recipient of a lucrative and steadily increasing trade, and is a man well respected in the community in which he lives. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 823 Giard Twp. -- Henry Schneider, retired farmer, and one of the wealthy citizens of Giard Township, was born in Hesse-Castel, Germany, Jan. 5, 1810. In 1847 he left Germany for the State of Iowa, and located in Giard Township, where he has resided thirty-five years. In 1836 he married Catherine Eifert, who bore him six sons and one daughter. Mrs. Schneider died in 1854, and he again married, Martha Bernhardt, who was born in Hesse-Castel, Germany, Nov. 15, 1835. By this union there are four children. Mr. Schneider has been identified with the county for thirty-five years, and has seen the prairies transformed from their wild state into beautiful farms. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider are members of the Evangelical association. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 822-823 Monona Twp. -- Dr. Herman T. Schneider was born in Hess-Castel, Germany, April 8, 1844. His parents, Henry and Catherine (Eifert) Schneider, emigrated to the United States in 1848, landing in New Orleans; from thence went to McGregor, Iowa, then but a small vaillage, and located in Giard Township, eight miles west of McGregor, where Mr. Schneider entered a large tract of land and made a farm, where he still resides, being one of the pioneers of Clayton County. The Doctor was reared on a farm, receiving a primary education in the county school. When eighteen years of age he commenced reading medicine under Dr. E. Walther, of Giard, who afterward removed to Garnavillo. He then attended Warrenton College, at Warrenton, Mo., continuing his studies for one year; afterward attended two courses of lectures at Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, Ill. He married Louisa, a daughter of Rev. P. Helwig. She was born in Farmington, in Van Buren County, Iowa, March 25, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider are the parents of three children--Clara, Alfred and Ella May. Soon after his marriage Dr. Schneider located in Colesburg, Delaware County, Iowa, where he followed his profession for seven years, and in the winters of 1877 and '78 attended another course of lectures, when he graduated, having previously located in Monona. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. and A.O.U.W. lodges of Monona. Dr. and Mrs. Schneider are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has never taken a very active interest in politics, but has devoted all his energies and talents to his chosen profession, in the practice of which he has met with marked success. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1060 Farmersburg Twp. -- S. H. F. Schoulte was born in Dubuque, Ia., in 1841, and was a son of William and Katie (Strukoff) Schoulte, natives of Prussia and Aldenburg, Germany, respectively. They came to the United States in 1837, and were married in Dubuque, Ia., in 1840. They removed to Garnavillo Township in 1842, where William died in 1877. Our subject was educated at Sinsinawa, Wis., and in 1870 purchased his present farm of 545 acres, on sections 10, 11 and 12, Farmersburg Township. He has made agriculture a financial success, and his farm shows evidence of a master hand, containing many excellent improvements and conveniences not found on the average farm. He makes a specialty of breeding fine stock. He was married in 1872 to Mary, daughter of Henry and Mary S.V. (Meyer) Kamm, natives of Prussia. They came to the United States in 1847, and lo9cated in Jefferson Township, where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Schoulte have seven children - Henry H. G. and Katie E. (twins), born Oct. 29, 1872; Philena B., July 24, 1874; Frank W.E., April 1, 1876; Katie M. J. Oct. 16, 1877; S.H.F., June 13, 1880, and Anna A., April 30, 1882. Mr. Schoulte and wife are members of the Roman Catholic church. He votes the Democratic ticket, and has held several township offices. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 782 Clayton Twp. -- Jacob H. Schrader, farmer, section 33, Clayton Township was a son of J. H. Schrader, Sr., who was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1821, and emigrated to the United States in 1833. He lived in the State of Ohio until April, 1852, when he came to Clayton County and settled in the township of Clayton, on the farm now owned by his son Joseph H. He died May 28, 1864, leaving a widow and one son. The former died in January, 1882. The subject of this memoir was born in Cincinnati, O., in the fall of 1849, and came to Clayton County with his parents in 1852. He has been twice married. His first wife, Mary A. Onsby, was born in Sheffeld, England, in 1849, and died Mar. 23, 1876, having been the mother of one child-Sidney H., now deceased. He was married the seond time to Effie J. McKinlay, a native of Dubuque, Ia., born Dec. 25, 1852, and came to Clayton County in 1859. Her parents were natives of Glascow, Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Schrader have been blessed with four children-Scobey E., Arthur D. (deceased), Alice M., and Earl Jay. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 725 Clayton Twp. -- Bernard Schroeder, hardware dealer, and one of the prominent and influential citizens of Clayton Township, was born in Clayton County, Ia., on Aug. 1, 1856. His father, B.F. Schroeder, is a native of German, born in 1818, and emigrated to the United States in 1831. He settled first in Ohio, and from there removed to Garnavillo, Ia. In 1849, where he still resides. His family consists of ten children, five boys and five girls. George H. Schroeder, brother of Bernard, was born Nov. 15, 1858, also in Clayton County. The brothers have recently embarked in the hardware and tinware business in Clayton City, and are making a financial success of it. They are both members of the Lutheran church, and are strong supporters of the Republican party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 726 Jefferson Twp. -- James Schroeder, Postmaster, Guttenberg, is a native of Luxemberg, Germany, born in 1832. He emigrated to the United States in 1852, and after spending a few months in the States of New York, Illinois and Minnesota, came to Clayton County in 1854. He resided one year in Guttenberg, then engaged in farming on section 14, Jefferson Township, where he still resides. He was appointed Postmaster, Jan. 3, 1874, and has held the office since. He also served as Justice of the Peace three years, Township Assessor seven years, and in 1862 was appointed Assistance Revenue Assessor, of the Third District, and served in that capacity five years. He was reared in the Republican school of politics and has ever been a strong adherent to the principles of that party. He has been thrice married; his present wife is a native of Scotland. He has one daughter by his first wife, one son by second wife, and eight children, five sons and three daughters, by his present wife. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 871 Clayton Twp. -- John H. Schroeder, of the firm of Schroeder, Beckman & Sterns, livery feed and sale stables, was born in the town of Celina, Auglaize County, O., on May 8, 1842. He came to Clayton County, Ia., with his parents in June, 1849, and settled in Garnavillo Township. In May, 1860, he crossed the plains to Pike's Peak, Col. returning in the fall of that year. He went to work in his fathers and uncle's flour mill, and remaining there until Feb. 19, 1863, when he enlisted in Company E., Twenty-seventh Iowa Infantry Volunteers, and served until June 11, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. While in the service he participated in all the battles of his regiment, being with General Banks on the Red River expedition, was wounded at the battle of Pleasant Hill, on Apr. 9, 1864, and engaged in the battles of Nashville, Tenn., Tupelo and Oldtown Creek. He returned to Clayton County in 1871, and became a partner in the firm of Beckman Bros., general merchants, and in 1876 engaged in his present business. His marrige to Hannah R. McCallum occurred on Apr. 20, 1870. She was born in Montreal, Canada, Dec. 10, 1844, and came to Clayton County in June, 1859, with her parents, who were natives of Scotland. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 725-726 Boardman Twp. -- Louis Schroeder, hotel-keeper, Elkader, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, March 3, 1832. He was the son of William and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Schroeder. He came to America with his brother Henry in ,June, 1851, landing at New Orleans. Thence he proceeded to Guttenberg, and from thence started inland to start a colony with Mr. Wullweber and Dr. Brockman. This was called Liberty Colony, and was situated on what is now the Eberhardt farm, between Elkport and Communia, three miles from each. The company bought 900 acres of land, but lasted only two years. The land was then sold to John Thompson. Mr. Schroeder remained with the colony only three months, and then returned to St. Louis, where he worked at his trade of tailoring nearly two years. While there he joined the "Arbeiter Bund," which organization started the German colony at what is now called Communia. He soon after came up the river and joined this colony, at the time when the colonists were attempting to build a grist-mill, a project which was afterward abandoned. He remained with this colony about one year. With many other young people he then left the colony. Mr. Schroeder went to Auburn, Fayette County, where he worked at his trade two months. At this time he learned English. Thence he came to Elkader, and started in the tailoring business with A. Saltzer. He was married July 20, 1855, to Louisa Meder, sister of Henry Meder. About 1857 Mr. Schroeder removed to Clermont, where he remained one year. Then he returned to Elkader, and in 1861 he moved to Clayton, where he clerked six years. In 1867 he removed to Motor, where he built and opened a general store. This he kept for about nine years. In 1877 he removed to Elkader, leased the Mulberry street property of A. Kramer, and opened "Schroeder's Hotel." This has steadily gained in popularity until it now enjoys a large share of the patronage of the traveling community. Mr. Schroeder has a family of six children--Emma (Mrs. Runge), Ida, Carrie (wife of Orville Partch, of Rock Rapids, Ia.), Henry (in Nebraska), Hugo and Otto. Mr. Schroeder is a Republican, and a member of the Free-masons and United Workmen. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 669 Jefferson Twp. -- Joseph A. Schrunk, farmer, P.O. Osterdock, was a son of Frederick and Josephine (Harmon) Schrunk, natives of Germany, who came to Clayton County in 1847, where the mother died in 1863. Joseph was born in Fayette County, Penn., March 29, 1844, and was educated in Clayton County, Ia. He has always followed farming, and now owns 500 acres of fine land on the Turkey River bottom, section 35, in Jefferson Township, which he has under fine cultivation. In 1865 he married Cecelia, daughter of Joseph Shrank, a native of Germany, who came to the United States in 1856. By this marriage there are nine children, of whom Floyd, born in 1866; Josephine, in 1870; Hubert, in 1874; William, in 1876; Stella, in 1879; the baby, born in December, 1881, are living; Peter, Joseph, Hattie and Nettie are dead. The two last were buried in one grave. They died by scarlet fever. Mrs. Schrunk is a member of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Schrunk, in 1861, enlisted in the Ninth Iowa Regiment, company G, Captain Washburne. He served three years, and was with General Siegel at Pea Ridge, General Grant at the siege of Vicksburg, General Sherman at Chattanooga, and several other severe engagements. He was in the engineer's corps, and while building a masked battery was injured in the right hand at Twin Mountains; and was also slightly wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge. He was honorably discharged at Eastport, Georgia. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 871-872 Read Twp. -- Herman Schulte, one of the pioneer children of Clayton County, was born in Garnavillo Township, Dec. 10, 1849. His parents, William and Catharine (Struckoff) Schulte, were natives of Germany, and came to America in 1838, and after spending one year in Missouri, came to Clayton County, and engaged in farming. William Schulte died here in 1878. The subject of this memoir was reared on a farm, and in 1870 purchased his present farm of 280 acres on section 27, Read Township. He has his land mostly under cultivation, ornamented with a beautiful residence, and all the appurtenances of a first-class farm. He makes a specialty of raising fine stock, and owns in company with two brothers-in-law, one of the finest creameries in the county. They have new machinery, and a building valued at $2,000. In 1872 Herman Schulte and Catherine, daughter of William and Mary Kamm, were united in marriage. Her parents were natives of Germany, and emigrated to Clayton County in 1842. Mr. Kamm's father is living with him; he is eighty-four years old. Mr. and Mrs. Schulte have had seven children--Eleanor, born Nov. 2, 1873; Clara, Jan. 25, 1875; Edmond, June 19, 1876; Elvina, Sept. 27, 1877; Agnes, Nov. 4, 1878; Herman, born May 10, 1880, died March 3, 1881, and Adeline, born Jan. 30, 1882. The family are members of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Schulte votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1076 Garnavillo Twp. -- John E. Schulte is the son of William Schulte, who was born in Westphalia, Germany, in 1812, and came to the United States in 1838. He lived about one year in St. Louis, and then went to Dubuque, where he was married to Kartherine Strockhoff, who was born in Germany. They came to Clayton County in 1841, making them among the very earliest settlers of the county. He settled on a farm on section 24, in the town of Garnavillo, where his family still lives. Mr. Schulte died in October, 1877. He was a man of great physical strength and power of endurance. He made a beautiful home on section 24, where his widow still lives; the farm contains over 500 acres. Mrs. Schulte has five children, viz.: Frank, Herman, William, Henry and John E. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 808 Clayton Twp. -- John Henry Schulte, a prominent citizen of Clayton Township,is a native of Oldenburg, Germany, born May 1, 1839. He immigrated to this country with his parents in 1844, landing at Baltimore, Md., and from there went to Ohio, thence to Guttenberg, Iowa in the spring of 1845. He lived there six monts, then settled on farm with his father on section 32, Clayton Township, where he has resided since. His farm consistes of 180 acres of well improved land. On Dec. 11, 1862, he was united in marriage with Justine Otting, who was born in Hanover, Germany, July 22, 1845, and their union has been blessed with eight children-Herman, born Nov. 19, 1863; Henry, Jan. 21, 1865; Fred, Nov. 17, 1868; William, Dec. 5, 1870; August, Dec. 5, 1872; Mary, May 13, 1875; Anna, Dec. 12, 1878, and Louise, July 5, 1881; Mr. Schulte has held the office of School and Township Trustee, and is in politics a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 726-727 Read Twp. -- J. H. Schulte, one of the prominent farmers of Read Township, was a son of John E. and Mary (Wesling) Schulte, natives of Germany, where the former died. She came to the United States, and located in Ohio, where she died. Our subject emigrated to this country, and resided in Ohio until 1856, when he came to Clayton County, and settled on a farm adjoining his present one. He now owns 223 acres of valuable land under excellent cultivation. He was married in 1847 to Mary A., daughter of John Henry and Marguerite A. Waterman, nee Spode, natives of Hanover, Germany. They came to the United States in 1835, and located in Miami County, O., where they died. By this union there are nine children--Anna, born in 1849, is now the wife of Herman Diers, and resides in Nebraska; Charles, born in 1860; Martha, in 1862; Louisa, in 1865, and Caroline, in 1870, are living. Mary, John H., Frederick and Maggie are deceased. The family are members of the Lutheran church at Garnavillo. Mr. Schulte is a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge, and in politics is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1076-1077 Farmersburg Twp. -- William Schulte, son of William and Katie (Strukoff) Schulte, natives of Germany, was born in GarnavilloTownship on July 24, 1854. He was reared and educated in Clayton County, and was married here on FEb. 16, 1882, to Amelia Palas, daughter of Fred and Amelia Palas, who are natives of Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1857, locating in Farmersburg Township, their present home. Mr. Schulte owns a finely cultivated farm of 230 acres, on sections 2,3 and 10, this township, and is classed with the prominent farmers and breeders of fine stock of Clayton County. He votes the Democratic ticket, and in religious sentiment is a Catholic. His wife is a member of the Lutheran church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 783 Read Twp. -- Charles Schultze, general merchant, and one of the prominent men of Read Township, was a son of Henry and Mary Schultze, nee Genzel, and was born in Prussia, Jan. 15, 1826. He was the recipient of an excellent education in his native county, and there studied medicine, which he practiced to some extent since. He emigrated to this country in 1855, and spent one year in Momence, Ill., then came to Clayton County. In 1858 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Best, nee Dachling, a native of Hanover, Germany. She was the widow of Henry Best, by whom she had three children--Doris, born Jan. 30, 1845, married William Werger, of Farmersburg Township; Wilhelmina, born Oct. 3, 1846, now the wife of Lorenz Poesch, residing in Omaha, Neb., and William, born Dec. 15, 1854, is married and lives in Read Township. Mr. Schultze has held nearly all of the township offices, and is at present serving as Secretary of the School Board and Notary Public. He gives the Republican party his support. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1077 Clayton Twp. -- Conrad Schumacher was born near the river Rhine, in Germany, on Nov. 21, 1831, and in 1849 immigrated to the United States. He located in Peru, Ill., where he followed the blacksmith's trade until 1850, when he removed to Guttenberg, thence to Garnavillo, Ia. He worked at his trade there until 1853, when he went to Clermont, Ia. where he remained only one year, the fever and ague being prevalent in that region. In 1855 he went to California, via New Orleans, and remined there engaged in mining and blacksmithing seven years. He returned to Garnavillo in the fall of 1862, where he remained four years, enjoying the fruits of his labors in the West. He came to Clayton in 1866, and embarked in the lumber business, which he has followed since, and is at present selling lumber for Stauer & Co., of McGregor. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity since 1854, and of A. F. & A. M. for the past twenty years. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 727 Garnavillo Twp. -- William Schumacher, hardware dealer, Garnavillo, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1850. He learned the trade of a tinner in Germany, and came to the United States in 1868, locating in Cassville, Grant County, Wis., where he worked at his trade three years, then removed to Guttenberg, Clayton County, and to Garnavillo in the fall of 1871. He worked at his trade for several years, commencing business in 1873. In 1880, with William F. Meyer, he built his present store, which is of brick, and cost about $3,600. He has one of the finest hardware stores in the county. In 1881 he bought the interest of his partner, Mr. Meyer, and now owns the entire establishment. Mr. Schumacher was born in Philadelphia. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 808 Elk Twp. -- John Schwighert was born in the Kingdom of Wurtemberg, Germany, on July 1, 1826. He left the land of his birth for America in 1840, and landed at Baltimore, Md. From there he went to Cumberland, Md. remained two and a half years, then removed to Somerset County, Pa., thence to Ohio. While in the latter State he enlisted in the Mexican war under General Taylor, and participated in the battle of Buena Vista, and several other engagements, serving until the war closed. In 1850 he went to California, and remained until June 5, 1852, when he embarked for Australia, where he resided nearly two years, and in 1854 came to Iowa, settling in Jefferson Towhship, Clayton County. He located on his present farm in Elk Township in 1861. It consists of 151 1/2 acres of finely improved land. He was married on Oct. 8, 1854, to Maria Trandt, a native of Waldick, Germany, born in 1834. She died in 1873, having been the mother of eight children, five sons and three daughters. Mr. Schwighert was married the second time to Angeline, daughter of Andrew Lewis, on July 15, 1873. She was born in Ohio, Feb. 26, 1846. Their union has been blessed with five childen, three sons and two daughters. Mr. Schwighert is a member of the Lutheran church, and in politics is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 765-766 Cass Twp. -- G. H. Scofield, general merchant, Strawberry Point, is a son of W. W. and Maria Scofield, and was born in DeWillville, Chautauqua County, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1841. He was educated in his native State, and in 1859 came to Clayton County, driving through with a horse and buggy. His parents followed him in the fall of the same year, and settled in Cass Township. G. H. farmed for this father three years, then went into partnership with him in the mercantile business in Strawberry Point. In 1879 he purchased his father's interest in the business and has since conducted it alone. He was married on Nov. 23, 1863, to Susan P., daughter of J. L. and Livia F. Wing. She was born in Livingston County, Mich. Of eight children born of this union, seven are living--Mary, Harry, Effie, Georgia, Guy, Susan and Bessie. Mr. Scofield is one of the County Supervisors, this being his second term. He takes an active interest in politics, and affiliates with the Democratic party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 703 Cass Twp. -- H. H. Scofield, Postmaster, Strawberry Point, was born in the town of Schroon, Essex County, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1826, and was a son of Harvey and Elizabeth L. Scofiled, natives of the State of New York. He came to Clayton County and located in Strawberry Point, where he worked at the wagon-maker's trade two years, and was then appointed Postmaster, a position which he has held since. He was married on Nov. 21, 1852, to Lydia J. Snyder, a native of Livingston County, N. Y. To them have been born two children, one surviving-- Eleanore. Mr. Scofield was reared in the Republican school of politics, and is still a strong adherent to the principles of that party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 702-03 Cass Twp. -- Nathan Scofield, merchant, Strawberry Point, is a native of Essex County, N. Y., born Nov. 6, 1827, and was a son of Harvey and Elizabeth Scofield. He received a practical business education in his native State, and when eighteen years of age learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, which he followed a number of years. He came to Clayton County in 1855, worked at his trade eighteen years, then embarked in the mercantile business in Edgewood, removing his stock to Strawberry Point in 1879. He was married Dec. 29, 1858, to Harriet Noble, who was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y. Of three children born to this union two are living--Neola and Fred. Mr. Scofield was one of the charter members of the Masonic lodge at Strawberry Point, and is the present W. M. of that order. He is also a member of the A. O. U. W. lodge, of which he was representative to the Grand lodge. He is a Universalist in his religious views, and is one of the representative business men of this place. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 703 Mendon Twp. -- Jacob H. Scrogum, Justice of the Peace and notary public, North McGregor, was born in Fulton, Calaway County, Mo., Sept. 7, 1844, a son of William Scrogum and Elizabeth, nee Hereford. He is a native of Virginia, and she of Tennessee. Her father was at one time Governor of North Carolina. When Jacob H. was one year old, his parents removed to Rock Island, Ill., where he attended school until sixteen years of age, and on March 1, 1864, was married to Charlotte S. Fisher, a native of Ertorf, Prussia, Germany. She came alone to America when thirteen years old, and joined her uncle in Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Scrogum have had eight children, seven living--Agnes C., William H., George E, Charles L., Emma, Jessie H., and John M. Mary A. died in infancy. Mr. Scrogum became a resident of McGregor, Ia., in August 1864, and worked one year in Seely & Shaw's sash factory, then engaged in his present business. He has one of the most extensive fisheries west of the great lakes. He also deals in ice, supplying the city trade. He was elected a member of the School Board in 1875, and in 1881 was elected its President, a position he still retains. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace in 1880, being the only Democratic candidate elected that year. He runs for the Government Scrogum's light-house on Scrogum's Island. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.999- 1000 Grand Meadow Twp. -- Peter Sebastian is a native of Germany, born Feb. 9, 1817. He came to America in 1855, and remained in the State of New York working on a farm ten years, and in 1864 came to Iowa. He worked for his brother in Farmersburg one year then came to Grand Meadow Township, where he rented land three years, then bought his present farm. It consists of 150 acres of well- improved land in section 3. He was married to Catherine Speer in 1848. She was born in Germany in 1827. Three children have been born unto them, viz.: Sebastian, born in 1849; Fred, in 1851, and Frank, in 1853. Mr. Sebastian is a member of the Catholic church. He votes the Democratic ticket, and is one of Clayton County's sustantial men. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 835 Jefferson Twp. -- E. L. Seibel, Guttenberg, is the son of D. Seibel, a native of Hesse, Germany, who was for many years engaged as clerk for the firm of Fleck Brothers. He has five children, E.L. was born in Guttenberg, in 1858. He is now engaged as bookkeeper for Mr. A. Eberhard. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 872 Read Twp. -- Rev. F. W. Seifert, pastor of the Lutheran church at Read, was born in Dukedom of Brunswick, Germany, on March 16, 1831. His parents, Charles and Rebecca Seifert, were likewise natives of that country, and both died there. He was a soldier in the German army and a contractor for buildings in Germany until 1858, when he came to the United States. He came directly to Clayton County and worked in a saw-mill in Volga Township one year. He had the misfortune to have one of his legs frozen, and amputation became necessary. He then began studying for the ministry, and in 1862 he received his present charge. He was regularly ordained at Quincy, Ill., in 1865. On Jan. 12, 1866, he was united in marriage to Catherine Ruckdacsch, whose parents, Ernst and Catherine Ruckdacsch, nee Hosch, were natives of Bavaria. They are now residents of Grand Meadow Township, Ia. To them have been born eight children--Ernst, born Oct. 28, 1866 (deceased); Ann, Feb. 22, 1868; Louisa, Feb. 1, 1870; Mary, Feb. 25, 1872; Amelia, Apr. 8, 1874; Sophia, Dec. 7, 1876; Fritz, Jan. 29, 1878, and an infant, Sept. 15, 1881. Mr. Seifert is a man of high literary attainments and superior oratorical powers. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1077-1078 Clayton Twp. -- J. M. Seippel, barber, dentist and dealer in general merchandise, commenced business in Clayton in 1877, in the building formerly occupied by John Schmidt, on Main street. He also supplies steamboats with wood. He was born in Germany, Aug. 19, 1845; came to America in 1867, and removed to Cassville, Wis., and engaged in harness making and barbering until he came to Clayton. He was married April 1, 1872, to Augusta Bothmer, who was born in Ohio in 1858. Of their four children, two are living-Carrie, born 1873, and George, born in 1875. He belong to the Lutheran church. In politics he is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 727 Mallory Twp. -- James Shaw, farmer, P.O. Colesburg, was a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Shields) Shaw, natives of Ohio, where they died. James was born in New Jersey May 26, 1814. In 1850 he came to Iowa, locating in Clayton County, where he now owns forty-one acres of land in section 32. In 1835 he married Sarah E., daughter of Abijah and Ruth (Baldwin) Smith, natives of Kentucky and North Carolina respectively. By this marriage there were nine children-- Jane, wife of Thos. Hardy Bagby, living in Mallory; Delilah, wife of John Hook, of Elk Township; George, living near the old home; and Martha, wife of Garrett Harris, living in Mallory; the others are deceased. Mr. Shaw votes the Republican ticket. He is paying considerable attention to raising fine stock-- Morgan horses, Durhams, Chester Whites, etc. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 925 Wagner Twp. -- Jesse B. Shelhamer was born Jan. 10, 1824, in Columbia County, Penn., son of Solomon and Jane (Buckalew) Shelhamer, the former of German and the latter of Scotch descent. In 1836 his parents removed to Dixon,Ill., where he was educated. Worked on his father's farm until twenty-three , when he bought a farm in Delaware County, Ia. In 1855 sold out and went to St. Paul and preempted 139 acres of land opposite the city, across the river. Here he followed farming until 1856 , when he removed 100 miles north of St. Paul, and entered 140 acres. In the fall of 1857 removed to Elkader and subsequently to Wagner Township. The summer of 1862 he spent in Pike's Peak, returning in the fall. On Dec. 8, 1864, enlisted in Company K, First Iowa Cavalry, Veteran Volunteers, and served on year, and was sent at the close of the war to Texas. He was first married in 1846, to Louise Emeline Pearce. By this union there were four children, two living - Sarah and Rosalia B. Mrs. S. died in spring of 1855, and the following winter was married to Mrs. Martha J. Singer. Three children were the result of this marriage, two living. In 1867 he again married, Mrs. Catherine Lyming. Mr. S. now lives on he farm on sections 27 and 28. He has been Justice of the Peace, School Director, etc. Mrs. S. is a member of the United Brethren church. In politics he is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1142 Farmersburg Twp. -- Edwin Sherman, one of the pioneers of Clayton County, was a son of Elijah and Sally (Batchelor) Sherman, natives of Worcester County, Mass. His father died at Manitowoc, Wis., and his mother in the State of New York. Edwin was born in the town of Walpole, N.H., June 28, 1813. He was educated in New York, and learned the trade of a wheelwright, which he followed for six years, chiefly in that State. He came to Clayton County in 1847, and bought a farm, which he owned until nine years ago, when he sold it for $15,500. In 1844 he married Lucy Jane, daughter of Elijah and Persis (Chandler) Angier, natives of Massachusetts and New Hampshire respectively. Elijah died in Garnavillo, Ia., and Persis in the State of New York. Mr. Sherman and wife are members of the Congregational church at Garnavillo, of which he was appointed Deacon over twenty-five years ago. He votes the Repulican ticket. When he came to Clayton County in 1847, his first landing was at McGregor, then consisting of one log cabin, a frame house and a Government warehouse. After many years of constant labor Mr. Sherman has acquired an ample fortune, and has now settled down to enjoy the fruits of his toil, satisfied in the consciousness of a duty well performed. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 783 Monona Twp. -- Theodore Sherman was born in Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, N.Y., Sept. 16, 1845, and was a son of F. W. and Minerva B. Sherman. When seven years of age his parents emigrated to Clayton County, Ia., and located in Monona Township. In 1862 he enlisted in the Sixth Iowa Cavalry, Comapny L, and was sent to Dakota, where he participated in the campaigns against the Indians under Generals Cook and Sulley, serving over three years. On Oct. 27, 1867 he married Harriet, daughter of Daniel Egbert. She died July 22, 1872. He again married, A.M. Murphy, a daughter of Edward Murphy. She was born in Indiana, July 29, 1853. One son blessed this union--Frank T., born Sept 23, 1877. Mr. Sherman has eighty acres of beautiful land, all under a high state of cultivation, and valued at $50 per acre. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Clayton Lodge, No. 70, also of the I.O.O.F., Nothern Light Lodge, No. 156, at Monona, and the V.A.S.lodge. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1060-1061 Mendon Twp. -- Allen Sparks, farmer, sections 29 and 31, Mendon Township, was born near Maysville, Lewis County, Ky., June 1, 1822. His parents were James and Elizabeth (Gilman) Sparks, he of Kentucky and she of Pennslyvania. They were both members of the Christian church, and had a family of eight sons and five daughters. Allen was the second child and oldest son. He worked on his father's farm until he was twenty-one, when he went on a produce boat down the Mississippi River to New Orleans; thence to the mouth of Red River; thence to Shreveport, La., and down the Black River to Camden, La.; thence up the Washita River to Britton's Bluffs, buying and selling produce, etc., finally loading their boat with cotton and produce for New Orleans, where they sold out. Mr. Sparks was then employed as overseer on Hall's plantation at Union Parish, La., for one year, and then returned to New Orleans and took the steamer, "Queen of the West," for Mayseville, Ky., being five days and thirty-six hours on the trip. He remained here on the old homestead until the fall of 1844, when he went to St. Croix, Minn., and worked in the pineries there and at Wisconsin until May, 1850, when he came down the Wisconsin River to McGregor, Ia., and entered 160 acres of land in Mendon Township, Clayton County, and engaged in farming. May 9, 1861, he enlisted in Company C, Third Iowa Infantry Volunteers; was wounded in the left knee at the battle of Blue Mills, Mo., and wounded in the abdomen at the battle of Pittsburg Landing. He was sent back to Iowa until he recovered from his wounds and to get recruits for his regiment. Some eight months after he joined his company at Memphis, Tenn., and was in the siege of Vicksburg forty-two days, and the night of the bayonet charge, June 10, 1863, was ruptured from jumping into a rifle-pit, and at the battle of Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1863, was wounded in the wrist with a musket ball, which tore off the finger of his right hand. He then remained in the hospital at Mound City, Ill., until September, 1863, when he received an honorable discharge. He returned to Clayton County, Ia., and in 1867 settled on his present farm, where he and family still reside. Mr. Sparks married Martha Moore, Dec. 5, 1852. She was born in Carter County, Ky., and was a daughter of Jerry Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks had four sons, viz.: Winfield S., Josephus, Benjamin and Henry Sparks. The mother died in 1859, and Mr. Sparks married Sarah A. Woodward, Sept. 25, 1862. She was a daughter of James and Hannah (Town) Woodward, of Vermont. They settled in Clayton County, Ia., in the spring of 1849. They had a family of three sons and three girls. He and wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He died in July, 1867; she, Feb. 10, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks have two sons and two daughters, viz.: Estella, born July 1, 1863; James W., born Aug. 24, 1867; Edward, born Jan. 20, 1871, and Anna, born March 7, 1876. Mr. Sparks owns a fine farm of seventy acres, forty under cultivation and well- stocked. He has held the office of School Director, and has always taken an active interest in the schools of the township. He is one of the old settlers and enterprising representative men and farmers of Clayton County. In politics he is a Republican, and voted for the amendment. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1001-1002 Mendon Twp. -- M. L. Shugars, car repairer for the C.,M.& St.P R.R., North McGregor, was born in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa., Jan. 1, 1829; his parents, Michael and Rebecca (Sprout) Shugars. They were members of the Presbyterian church, and had a family of seven children; M.L. was the third son. He attended school until fourteen, when he followed the tailor's trade three years, and the painter's trade in Pennsylvania, until Dec. 25, 1854, when he came to Iowa City, Iowa, and worked until May, 1855, and then worked in St. Paul, Minn., and Dubuque until the fall of 1857, when he came to North McGregor. He engaged in painting here until 1862, then opened a restaurant and ran that six years, then began to work in the car shops for the C., M. & St. Paul R. R., where he has since remained. He was married to Caroline E. Goodman, Jan. 6, 1858. She was born in Mechanicsburg, Pa., and was a daughter of Matthias Goodman. Mrs. Shugars is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. They have had six children, two sons and two daughters living--George W., Etta, Charles and Jessie. Mr. Shugars was formerly a member of the I.O.O.F., at McGregor. He has been a member of the School Board nine years, and City Council two years. He is one of the old settlers of McGregor, having been identified here since 1857; he is also one of the representative men of McGregor, always taken an active interest in anything relating to his town. In politics he is a Greenbacker. He is of Hessian and Scotch descent. His grandfather was a Hessian soldier in the Revolutionary war. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1000 Mendon Twp. -- Charles Siegel, farmer, section 6, Mendon Township, was born in Brown County, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1854. His parents were John H. and Frederica (Young) Siegel; the former a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, born Nov. 11, 1824, and was a son of John J., Sr., and Barbara (Pinkle) Siegele. John J., Jr., was the eldest of five sons and one daughter. In 1852 he came to America, landed at New York City, and in 1856 he came to Clayton County, Ia., where he has resided. He and wife had five children, viz.: Charles, subject of this sketch who married Sarah McCarty, Jan. 2, 1876. She was born in Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of Alex and Sarah (Hultz) McCarty. They have one daughter--Emma, born Oct. 2, 1878. Mrs. Siegel is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Siegel owns a fine farm of 119 acres, sixty under cultivation. He is one of the pioneer children of Clayton County, having lived here all his life. In politics he is rather independent, and is one of the representative men and farmers of Clayton County. His brothers and sisters are Fred, Louis, Lena (wife of George Moody), and Bertha Siegel, who resides with her parents on the old homestead. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1000-1001 Cass Twp. -- H. Newell Sill, M. D., of the allopathic school of medicine, was born in Hinsdale, N. Y., Oct. 29, 1832, and was a son of Elijah and Margaret Sill, nee Conrad, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of New York. He received his primary education in Hinsdale, and at the age of twenty began the study of medicine under Dr. J. M. Palmer; subsequently continued his studies under S. W. Green, M. D. He attended a course of lectures at Buffalo, N. Y., being licensed to practice in 1864. He graduated from the Iowa State University in 1873, having located in Strawberry Point, in the practice of his profession, in 1868. He has devoted all his energies and talents to his chosen calling, and has been very successful as a practitioner. His marriage occurred in Hinsdale, N. Y., in September, 1854, to Laura Ann Scofield, who was born in Schroon, N. Y., and was a daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth Scofield. They have two children--Allie M., who married Calvin Kirkpatrick, and Herbert L. Dr. Sill is a member of the Northern Iowa Medical Society, and the Iowa State Medial Society, and the Iowa State Alumni Association and American Medical Association. He is a surgeon of the C. M. & St. P. R. R. and is a member of the congregational church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 704 Mallory Twp. -- Rev. J. A. Slick, paster of the United Brethren church, was born in the State of Maryland, Feb. 2, 1807, and was a son of Jacob Slick and Margaret, nee Andrews, likewise natives of Maryland, and among the early settlers of Pennsylvania, where they died. He was educated in Pennsylvania, and there learned the trade of a shoemaker. He received a license to preach there, prior to coming to Clayton County. In 1854 he settled on his present farm of eighty acres on section 29, Mallory Township, which is under excellent improvement. Soon after locating here he was called upon to take charge of a church in this township, and has labored successfully in his chosen calling much of the time since, conducting several revival seasons. He has been thrice married, first in 1829 to Dorinda Slick, who died in 1838, leaving one child, William B., now married and residing near Manchester, Ia. In 1840 Mr. Slick married Matilda Edwards, of Pennsylvania. Two children blessed this union-- James and Emma, both deceased. She died in 1846, and the following year he was united in marriage with Ann, daughter of Isaac and Ann Kirk, nee Shuman, natives of Pennsylvania. Of six children born of this union two are living-- Margaret Ann, wife of Daniel Hodges, and J.S. Mr. Slick has been elected to several township offices. He votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 925-926 Monona Twp. -- Truman G. Slitor, retired farmer, was born in Schuyler, Herkimer Co., N.Y., March 27, 1809, a son of James and Fannie (Mandigo) Slitor, who were the parents of nine children, two living. The family are remarkable for their longevity, all living to the age of eighty or ninety. The subject of this sketch was married in Yates County, N.Y., to Jane Van Zant, who was born in Seneca County, N.Y., April 6, 1809. Their union has been blessed with five children, four living--Hannah J., widow of Charles Strobridge; Richard, living in Le Roy, Minn.; Edward, and Mary Jane, wife of James Fonda. In 1853 Mr. Slitor left his home in Yates County, N.Y., and emigrated with his family to Clayton County, Ia., locating in Monona Township, where he followed the trade of a carpenter eight years, then purchased a farm, and followed farming until 1881. He then removed to Monona, where he purchaed property, and has resided since. He came to the county a poor man, but, by good judgment and economy has accumulated a competency, and to-day is enjoying the fruits of his labor. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1061 Cass Twp. -- Alfred Sloan (deceased) farmer; postoffice, Strawberry Point; son of George W. and Salley (White) Sloan; they were natives of New York, where they died. Alfred was born in the above State, July 7, 1832; he was educated there and worked at farming until he came to Iowa, in 1856, and bought the farm where his family now reside the same year; it consists of 800 acres on section 27 and the whole of section 28; by his untiring energy and hard work, the farm is mostly under fine imporvement. In 1852 he married Sarah, daughter of Levi C.and Naomi (Munger) Miller, natives of New York, where Levi died in 1857. Sarah was born Dec. 30, 1833. By the above marriage there have been five children--Sally, born May 27, 1853 (she is the wife of George Deyo, living at Strawberry Point); Fedeor, born Aug. 12, 1855, died Jan. 3, 1870; George W., born Dec. 26, 1858, married, and living on the homestead; Julian D., born Dec. 27, 1860; Wilfred L., born June 17, 1863. Mr. S. and wife were members of the Baptist church. He voted the Republican ticket. Mr. Sloan died Mar. 26, 1882, of neuralgia of the heart. He was highly respected and beloved by all who knew him, and although he has gone his good works, which were many, live after him. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 704 Highland Twp. -- William Sloan (deceased) was born in Lesmahago Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Aug. 21, 1827. His parents were David and Hellen (Johnston) Sloan, who had a family of three children. He worked in the coal mines, and learned the machinist's trade in his native country, and when twenty years of age came to the United States. He went to Dundee, Ill., and engaged in farming there some five years, then returned to Scotland, and was there married on June 16, 1853, to Margaret F. Sloan, who was born in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and was a daughter of Samuel and Christina Sloan, nee Adamson. Seven children were born of this union, viz.: Catherine, David, Hellen, Samuel, William, Robert and Christine. In April, 1855, Mr. and Mrs. Sloan came to New York, thence to Dundee, Ill., where he followed farming one year, then came to Clayton County, Ia., and settled on the farm in Highland Township, where he died May 1, 1880, and where his family still reside. Mr. Sloan was one of the early settlers of this county, and had always been prominent in any enterprise tending to the improvement of her interests. Mrs. Sloan owns eighty-eight acres on section 19, Highland Township, and 120 in Fayette County, 160 finely cultivated. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 848 Jefferson Twp. -- George H. Smart, Principal of the graded school at Guttenberg, was born at Bellows Falls, Vt. In 1837. He was educated at the High School of Walpole, N.H., and in April, 1856, he came to Clayton County, accompanied by his father, Harrison G. Smart, who settled in the village of Garnavillo, and now resides in New Albion. Allamakee County, Ia. He is a mason by trade, but for many years engaged in school-teaching. He was Principal of the Guttenberg school for three years, ending in 1874, his son being his successor. George H. Smart married Frances Barnes, whose father, John Barnes, was one of the pioneers of Garnavillo Township. To them have been born three children—Hattie E., Harrison (deceased) and Elmer. Mr. Smart has been very successful as a teacher, being endowed with superior mental abilities, and the power of imparting knowledge to others. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 872 Monona Twp. -- Rev. Adam Smith, pastor of the United Brethren church, Monona, was born in Worms, on the River Rhine, Germany, on the 30th day of May, 1840. His parents, John and Barbara (Genuine) Smith, were married at Worms, where eight children were born, seven living--John, Jacob, Adam, Charles, Cathine, Ann and Lucy. Mr. Smith was a professor in Burstadt College, and died in 1880. Mrs. Smith is still living in her native country. Adam was educated in Burstadt College, going as far as the third department, and receiving a certificate in the English and German languages. In 1860 he left his native country for the United States, and located in New York City, where he was employed in the German missionary calling for two years. He then came to Freeport, Stephenson County, Ill., and engaged in the general mercantile business, which he prosccuted for four years. From there he went to Waverly, Bremer County, Ia., where he embarked in the boot and shoe business, and in the meantime joined the conference, which called him to different fields. In 1863 he married Caroline Meincer, of Stephenson County, Ill. Their union has been blessed with five children--Bertha, Louis, George, Julia and Caroline. Mr. Smith is a man of superior mental endowments and fine oratorical powers. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1062 Boardman Twp. -- Fred Smith was born in Germany, Aug. 19, 1832, and emigrated to the United States with his father in 1834. They landed at New Orleans and from there went to Pittsburg, Pa., where they resided one year, then removed to Ripley County, Ind. In 1867 they came to Clayton County, Ia., and settled near Garnavillo, where our subject remained ten years; then purchased his present farm in section 35, Boardman Township. He owns a finely cultivated farm of 315 acres, and has made many excellent improvements on his land. On March 9, 1858, he was married to Harriet Torey, who was born June 25, 1839, in Riga, Monroe County, N.Y. Her father was born in Hinsdale, Mass., March 23, 1809, and died Jan. 10, 1880 in Clayton City, Ia., Of his children the following named are living: Julia Ann, born Dec. 21, 1831; Emily, Oct. 6, 1833; Alvin, June 19, 1835; Henry N., May 22, 1837; Mrs. Smith, William H., June 25, 1841; and Ezelia, April 27, 1843. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have had seven children--Melinda, born April 30, 1859; Kate June 29, 1864, Fred, born March 11, 1868, and died March 27, 1873; Elizabeth, born May 31, 1871; Fred, Feb. 8, 1874; Le Roy, Oct. 19, 1876, and George, April 7, 1880. Mrs. Smith's grandfather, Benjamin Torey, died in Garnavillo, Ia., Dec. 27, 1875, ages 97 years and 19 days. In politics the subject of this record is a Republican, and is one of the representative men of the county. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 669-670 Monona Twp. -- Joshua D. Smith, one of the early settlers of Clayton County, was born in Essex County, N.Y., on the 4th day of July, 1833. His parents were Joshua and Susannah (Durfee) Smith, the latter a native of Rhode Island, the former of New York. They were the parents of ten children, five sons and five daughters. While living in New York their house caught fire, and Mrs. Smith being alone, three of their children were burned to death; one she succeeded in getting out, but it was so badly burned that it afterward died. They lost all their household goods. In 1850 he emigrated with his family to Clayton County, and loated in Farmerburg Township, where he entered land and made a farm, remaining until his death, which occurred in February, 1858. The mother died in January, 1880. J. D. was reared on a farm, and received a common-school education. He left home and engaged in business for himself, entering into the land specualtion in Minnesota and Iowa, which he followed up to 1864, when he married Pamelia, daughter of Henry C. Hamilton. She was born in Montgomery County, N.Y., March 21, 1837. By this union there are four children, three of whom are living, viz.: Horace, Amelia B. and Zoe. Mr. Smith has a beautiful farm of 166 acres, valued at $50 per acre. In politics is a Republican, and has held several local offices of trust. He has been identified with the county for over thirty years, and can truly be classed with its pioneers. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1061-1062 Millville Twp. -- Leeson Smith was born in Ireland in 1815, and came to America when nineteen years of age. He has traveled quite extensively, and prior to settling in Clayton County, Ia., visited Canada, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and New York, finally settling on section 15, Millville Township, where he owns 167 acres of finely improved land. He has held the offices of School Director, Trustee, Treasurer and others, but of late years has declined election. He was married in 1843 to Mary Smith, who died leaving five children--Jane; Henry, now of Nebraska; William, who is farming the home farm; Ellen, now Mrs. John Bratt, and Charles, of Nebraska. His second marriage occurred in September, 1863, to Elizabeth Farley, who was born in Ohio, Mar. 26, 1836. Five children have blessed this union--John, Sarah, Nettie, Mary E., Hannah and Leeson. Mr. Smith is a member of the United Brethren church, and formerly voted the Democratic ticket, but now affiliates with the Greenback party. He served in the Mexican war, a member of Captain Parker's company, of Dubuque. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1018 Boardman Twp. -- F. Snedigar was born in Pike County, Mo., March 27, 1822, and was a son of Robert and Mary Snedigar, nee Butler, who were natives of Bourbon County, Ky., and the parents of thirteen children. In 1818 they emigrated to Pike County, Ill., where Mr. Snedigar followed the trade of a saddler, and engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1863. The subject of this record was reared on a farm, and was the recipient of a good, practical education. He was married in 1841 to Miranda B., daughter of G. Hayes, of Tennessee. She is a great-granddaughter of Daniel Boone, and was born in Montgomery, Mo., May 5, 1824. Of nine children born of this union, seven are living--James M., Edward B., Martha J. (now the wife of H.C. Stearns), Irena E. (wife of H. H. Luers), Henry F., George M. and Marcella M. In 1844 Mr. Snedigar came West with his family, locating in Iowa County, Wis., where he engaged in mining until 1847, when he removed to Jo Daviess County, Ill. He engaged in the lumber traffic there, and in 1851 settled in Clayton County. He was employed by a milling company in a saw-mill, in which the saw went up one week and came down the next. Through his ingenuity he arranged it so that the saw went up and down the same week. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, and upon one occasion while he was trying a case the defendant called the Court a liar; the Court immediately arose, struck him over the head, laying him on the floor and demolishing the records. During his political life Mr. Snedigar was elected Constable. He went to Judge Williams to be qualified. The Judge told him that he could swear him, but that it would take a higher power than he to qualify him. In 1861 he embarked in the mercantile business, which he prosecuted until 1868, when he settled on a farm in Fayette County, Ia. In 1882 he returned to Elkader, where he has since lived a retired life. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 670-671 Monona Twp. -- Charles Snell, farmer, and one of the early settlers of Clayton County, was born Apr. 26 1817, in Greenbrier County, Va. His parents, Henry and Mary Snell, nee Bryant, had a family of six children, three living, viz.: Louis, Charles and Kizzie, wife of Samuel Whiteman, of Madison County, Ind. In an early day his parents emigrated to Indiana, where they both died. Charles Snell was married in Madison County, Ind., to Mary A. Dobson, on July 25, 1844. Three children born of this union are living--Rebecca, George H. and Arminta. Mrs. Snell died Aug. 12, 1863. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and respected by all who knew her. He again married, Mary Hicks, who was born June 9, 1830. Mr. Snell left Indiana in 1852 and came to Clayton County and located on the place where he now resides. Coming to the county poor he has by hard work accumulated a fine property, and to-day is one of the well- to-do farmers of the county. He owns 160 acres of beautiful land, valued at $50 per acre, and 40 acres in Allamakee County, valued at $80 per acre. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1062-1063 Giard Twp. -- Herman Snyder, one of the pioneers of the Northwest, was born in Hesse-Castel, Germany, in 1812. When seventeen years of age he left his home in Germany, and emigrated to the United States, first locating in Baltimore, Md. He then went to Washington where he followed his trade of blacksmithing for two years, thence to Prairie du Chien, Wis., where he enlisted in the First United States Infantry under Captain Quinn, and was sent with his company to Ft. Snell, where he was discharged in about four months. He then was employed by the Government to do the blacksmithing for the Winnebagoes, remaining in that position for twelve years. In 1842 he came to Clayton County, where he entered land and has resided since. In 1834 he married Margaret Foster, who was born in Ohio in 1812. By this union there are four children, viz.: John, Margaret, Martha and Lucy. Mr. Snyder has 362 acres of land, 150 under cultivation, and valued at $35 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 823 Volga Twp. -- S. J. Soyster, merchant, Elkport, was born in Alleghany County, Md., Oct. 1, 1833. His parents, Jonathan and Elizabeth (Boyer) Soyster, were likewise natives of Maryland. The former died in 1836, the latter in 1877, both in Cumberland, Md. The subject of this record was educated in the select schools of his native State, and learned the cabinet-maker's trade in Cumberland. He followed his trade there five years, and in 1850 came West, and located in Clayton City, Ia., where he established a shop, after working for ten months with a Mr. Patch, then buying his stock and engaging in business for himself. In 1857 he came to Elkport and embarked in the mercantile trade. He carries a complete stock of goods, and does a large and profitable business. He was married in 1858 to Cornelia Enslow, who was born in Greene County, Ill., and was a daughter of Abraham and Julie H. Enslow, nee Mann. They have four children--Clara, Charles L., George and Mary. Mr. Soyster was Postmaster during Buchanan's administration. He has served as Township Clerk and Justice of the Peace. He is a member of A.O.U.W. and A.F. & A.M. lodges. In politics he is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1126-1127 Millville Twp. -- Jacob Springer, one of the very earliest settlers of Clayton County was born in Fayette County, Pa., on Dec. 19, 1814, and remained there until 1835 when he removed to Wisconsin, and two years later came to Clayton County and has resided here since, with the exception of the years from 1850 to 1858 which he spent in the golden mines of California. He was married Oct. 25, 1860, to Julia Gilham, born June 8, 1837. Ten children have blessed this union, viz.: David W., born Aug. 16, 1861; Baron A., June 18, 1863; Rachel M., Oct. 30, 1864; John C., Nov. 29, 1866; James T., June 28, 1868; Martha Jane, Mar. 1, 1870; Albert D., Nov. 20, 1871; Levi J., Sept. 17, 1874; Harvey E., July 3, 1876, and Minerva, Feb. 28, 1877. Mr. Springer is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and politically he is a Republican. He served in the Mexican war, enlisting in 1846 in Captain Parker's company, Iowa mounted volunteers, and was stationed at Fort Atkinson to watch the Indians. He owns 110 acres of finely cultivated land, for which he has land grant signed by ex- President Fillmore. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1018-1019 Millville Twp. -- Levi Springer was born in Fayette County, Pa., Aug. 15, 1832, and from there moved to Galena, Ill., thence to Elk Grove, Wis., finally settling on section 19, Millville Township, Clayton County, where he has since resided. He was married May 3, 1852, to Angeline Gilham, who was born in Wisconsin in 1834. They have adopted two children--Asin and Inez (twins) born Nov. 19, 1869. Mr. Springer owns a finely cultivated farm of 232 acres, and is extensively engaged in farming and stock-raising. He is a Democrat politically, and was elected by that party to the office of Road Supervisor. Owing to a fall in his youth Mr. Springer has had to have his right leg amputated twice, first on Oct. 11, 1877, and again on Oct. 12, 1880. Albert Springer, brother of the preceding is also a native of the Keystone State, born Nov. 19, 1820. He came West with his parents, and after moving about from place to place settled in 1836 in Clayton County on section 19, Millville Township, where he is at present residing. He enlisted in the Mexican war in Captain Parker's company, mounted infantry, and was stationed at Fort Atkinson to watch the Indians and to prevent any outbreak on the part of the border settlers. He votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1019 Lodomillo Twp. -- Millard F. Stalnaker, farmer, section 16, Lodomillo Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, March 10, 1856. His parents, James M. and Elizabeth Stalnaker, nee McLane, were natives of Virginia, and early settlers of Clayton County. They had a family of five sons and two daughters, Millard being the youngest son. He resided on the farm with his father and attended the district schools until his marriage, Aug. 20, 1881, to Elnora Franklin, who was born in Allamakee County, Ia., and was a daughter of Charles and Mary (Corner) Franklin. One child has been born of this union, Mildred, born in 1882. Mr. Stalnaker owns fourty-four acres of highly cultivated land, and has made many excellent improvements on his farm. In politics he is a Republican, and is one of the representative and esteemed citizens of Clayton County. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 904 Lodomillo Twp. -- S. M. Stalnaker was born near Greeley, Delaware County, Ia., March 18, 1849. His father, James M. Stalnaker, was born in Randolph County, W. Va., July 4, 1819, and when sixteen went to Ohio, and was married there when twenty years of age to Elizabeth McLane, a native of Virginia. In 1842 he came to Iowa and settled near Davenport, where he remained two years, then went to Wisconsin. In May, 1845, he removed to Colesburg, Clayton County, Ia., thence to Delaware County, finally settling in 1851 on the farm in Lodomillo Township, where he died Sept. 7, 1875. S. M. Stalnaker resided with his father until his marriage to Lydia Marshall, which occurred Dec. 6, 1873. She was born in Cass County, Mich., and was a daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Maxson) Marshall, natives of Ohio. After his marriage Mr. Stalnaker settled on his present farm on section 16, this township. He is also engaged in teaching school and has taught sixteen terms in Cass and Lodomillo Townships. In politics he is an independent thinker and appreciates the distinctions which may sometimes be drawn between principles of right and justice and principles of party. He has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk, Assessor and Constable, and is classed with the prominent men of his township. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 903 Mendon Twp. -- Peter Stauer, lumber merchant, was born in Prussia, Germany, Feb. 19, 1824, and received his education in his native country. In June, 1851, he emigrated to the United States, landing in New York, and immediately went to Milwaukee, Wis., where he had a brother residing. Mr. Stauer drifted around the country, working at various jobs, finally landing in La Porte, Ind., where he became acquainted with Catherina Daniels, whom he married. In 1856 he moved to Prairie du Chien, Wis., where he was engaged in conducting a boarding house until 1858, when he took a trip to California, and was engaged in mining there. In December, 1860, he returned to Prairie du Chien, and thence to McGregor, where he has resided since. Mr. and Mrs. Stauer are the parents of two children--Amelia, wife of Otto Hattinger, of Chicago, and Ishmail. They are members of the Evangelical church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Bezer Lodge, No. 135, chapter and commandery. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1002-1003 Boardman Twp. -- C. F. Stearns was born in Chittenden County, Vt., Dec. 9, 1831, and was a son of Hamilton J. and Sophronia Stearns, nee Wheeler, who had a family of three children. His mother died in Clinton County, N.Y., and his father was again married, to Rebecca Mix. Two children were born unto them, viz.:--Jay H. and Emiline. H.J. Stearns died in Fayette County, Ia. The subject of this memoir became self-supporting at the age of fourteen years, going to Burlington, Vt., where he was apprenticed to the printer's trade. He remained there three years, then went to Framingham, Mass., where he clerked in a general store until 1850, when he returned to his home in Clinton County, N.Y., and engaged in teaching school. In the spring of 1852, accompanied by his brother, he emigrated to the then far and unexplored West, settling in Clayton County. He was employed one year on the Clayton Herald, now the Elkader Journal, then taught school until the spring of 1853, when he engaged as clerk for the Elkader Mill Co. In 1857 he embarked in the mercantile business in Clayton, and in 1864 engaged in the same business in Elkader. He was married in the fall of 1858, to Elizabeth Askew, a native of England, born in January, 1834. To them have been born three children--Elmore C., Delos H. and Fred. Mr. Stearns is a member of the A.O.U.W., Elkader Lodge, No.44. He has been identified with Clayton County for thirty years, and has seen it develop from a vast, unbroken region into one of the finest counties in the great grain- producing State of Iowa. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 671 Boardman Twp. -- Henry C. Stearns, one of the enterprising business men of Elkader, was born in Clinton County, N.Y., Aug. 4, 1849, son of S.W. and Philena (Stafford) Stearns. His father is a native of Chittenden, Vt.; his mother of Clinton County, N. Y., who was married in Plattsburg, N.Y. To them were born five children, two sons and three daughters. In 1860 S. W. Stearns emigrated with his family to Fayette County, Ia., where he still resides. Henry C. was reared on a farm and received a common-school education. In 1868 was employed by his present partner as clerk in the mercantile business, and in 1873 was taken in as a partner. The same year he married Martha Snedegar, a daughter of F. Snedegar, of Missouri. She was born in 1859. Mr. Stearns is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Elkader Lodge, No. 72, and also Harmony Chapter, No. 41. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 671-672 Clayton Twp. -- William C. Stearns, of the firm of Beckman, Schroeder & Sterns, prominent business men of Clayton City, is an Ohioan by birth, and was born in the town of Brunswick, Medina County. He removed to Illinois in 1853, remaining there some eighteen months, and in 1855 settled in Clayton City. He embarked in the furniture business in partnership with Mr. Campbell, and continued seven years. He then followed draying until 1881, when he engaged in the livery business, as a member of the firm of Beckman, Shroeder & Sterns. They keep a first-class establishment, and are meeting with good success. Mr. Stearns was married in 1846 to Nancy Gambrel, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in 1825. Five children have blessed this union, viz.: Nettie, born in 1847, married H. Kleinhans; Edwin, born in 1852; Charles, in 1856; Elmorina, on Dec. 16, 1859, and Frederick W., born July 16, 1862. In politics Mr. Stearns is a strong Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 727-728 Lodomillo Twp. -- Edwin Steel, retired farmer, was born in Ontario County, N.Y., June 3, 1808. His parents, Roderick and Rhoda (Merrill) Steel, were natives of Connecticut, who settled in New York in an early day. He assisted on the farm, and attended school until he was 21 years old when he married Charlotte Barber, on Nov. 4, 1829. She was a daughter of Shubael and Charlotte (Pierce) Barber, and was born in New York. After his marriage Mr. Steel moved to Genesee County, N.Y., and farmed there two years, then went to Seneca County, O., and engaged in the same occupation. His wife died there in 1843, having been the mother of five children, four living--George N., William W., Herman E. and Isaac B. Mr. Steel was again married on Oct. 9, 1845, in Ontario County, to Caroline, daughter of William and Polly (Stuart) Stuart. They have had six children, five living--Rhoda, Horace G., Lucinda E., Orsemus S. and Jennie. In June, 1847, the subject of this memoir came to Iowa, and settled in Delaware County, a portion of his land lying in Clayton County. In 1873 he removed to Strawberry Point, where he resided two years, then located on the farm on section 32, Elk Township, where he now resides. He owns a farm of forty acres of choice land, and is now enjoying the fruits of a life of industry and economy. He is justly entitled to be called one of Clayton County's pioneer settlers, having lived here since 1847, and has seen the rapid development of the county, from an uncultivated state to its present flourishing condition. In politics he is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 904 Boardman Twp. -- John Stence was born in Boardman Township, this county, Mar. 4, 1846. His father, Michael Stence, was born in the State of Pennsylvania, and settled in what is now Clayton County in 1846. He married Mary Wrell. The subject of this memoir was united in marriage Apr. 8, 1866, with Mary Brazell. Their union has been blessed with eight children--Michael, Ella, Margaret, Julia, Mary, Anna, Stella and Martin. Mr. Stence is a member of the Catholic church, and in politics is a Democrat. He owns a finely cultivated farm of 300 acres and has made many excellent improvements on his land. He is one of the pioneer children of Clayton County and one of her representative men. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 672 Wagner Twp. -- Joseph Lewis Stiner was born in Logan County, Ohio, July 7, 1812, son of Abram and Betsy (Lewis) Stiner. He was raised on a farm, and obtained his education in the common schools of his native place. He was married in the fall of 1835, in Union County, Ohio, to Miss Esther H. Wagner. In 1849 he removed to Clayton County, Ia., and settled on 160 acres on section 16, Wagner Township, where he lived until his death. He made frequent purchases of land during the years following his settlement there, and owned altogether nearly 800 acres of land. On section 16 he erected a fine brick dwelling-house, and made the most substantial and modern improvements on his land. When he first settled there were but four or five families in the township. He endured all the hardships of pioneer life, and learned in those days the lessons of hospitality that he practiced all his life. Mr. and Mrs. Stiner had twelve children, nine now living - Minerva J., John, Christopher C., Hattie A., William J., Abraham, Joseph L., Emma E. and Franklin P. Sarah S. died at twenty-four years of age, and George and Victor in infancy. Mrs. Stiner died in April, 1869, and in 1874 Mr. Stiner was again married, to Mrs. Ann Sherman, a sister of his first wife. He died Aug. 31, 1879, at the old homestead. By his death Clayton County lost one of her most valued and respected citizens. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1142-43 Clayton Twp. -- H. C. Stinson was born in Sagadahoc County, Maine, Aug. 31, 1831. He came to Iowa in 1858, and settled in St. Charles, Floyd County, on the Cedar River. In the fall of 1861 he came to Clayton, where he has since resided. He is engaged in merchandising, and is also agent for a general insurance company. He held the office of Justice of the Peace from June 1, 1862, until June 1, 1880; Township Assessor, eighteen years; Township Trustee, several terms; and Township Clerk. He was married in 1857, to Abbie Sampson. She was born in Sagadahoc County, Maine, in 1831. They have two children- Estelle, born in 1859, and Anna, born in 1861. In Politics Mr. Stinson is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 728 Buena Vista Twp. -- Willaim C. Stoddard was born in St. Charles County, Mo., June 22, 1819, and resided there until thirteen years old, when he removed to Louisiana, Mo., and two years later to Dubuque, Ia. He engaged in the mercantile business, and in mining there until 1854, when he came to Buena Vista Township, Clayton County, and has since resided here. He is engaged in mining, and has been Justice of the Peace for the past ten years. He also served as County Supervisor. On Jan. 17, 1842, he married Mary Martin, a native of Ireland, born Dec. 25, 1821. They have nine children---Charles E. born Dec. 14, 1843; Ella, July 27, 1844, married Otto Blaul; John W., born Nov. 28, 1846; Mary A., July 27, 1848; Sarah S., May 5, 1850; Martha I., Dec. 25, 1852; George W., April 30, 1854; Martin, July 15, 1856, and Alfred H. May 14, 1859. His sons, Charles E. and John W., enlisted in Company G. Twenty-first Iowa Infantry, and served during the entire war. In politics Mr. Stoddard votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 681-82 Monona Twp. -- Charles Stratton, one of the enterprising farmers of Clayton County, was born in Essex County, N.Y., April 28, 1822, and was a son of Benjamin and Polly (Mansfield) Stratton. He remained on his father's farm until he was six years old, when he was forced to work out and support himself. In 1846 he went to Washington County, Wis., where he worked as a farm hand and in the pineries. In January, 1849, he married Hannah VanAuken, who was born in Albany County, N.Y., July 27, 1832. Of twelve children born of this union, eight are living--Melissa L., Mary, Charles A., David E., Carrie E., Andrew G. and Maud I. In April, 1856, Mr. Stratton came to Clayton and located in Wagoner Township, where he purchased land and opened up a farm, since which time he has entered and improved five othe farms. In 1862 he enlisted in the Twenty-seventh Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and served nearly three years. After the war closed he returned to Clayton County, and settled on his present farm in Monona Township. He owns 160 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Mr. Staratton came to the county a poor man, but by industry has accumulated a fine property and home, and is one of the well-to-do farmers of the county. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1063 Monona Twp. -- C. A. Strobridge, one of the enterprising business men of Luana, was born in Yates County, N.Y., Dec. 23, 1851, and was a son of Charles and Hannah J. (Slitor) Strobridge; his father was a native of Herkimer County, N.Y., and his mother of Ohio. They emigrated to Clayton County in 1854, where he engaged in farming and remained until his death, which occurred in January, 1878. The mother is still living. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and received a liberal education. When nineteen years of age he commenced teaching school, and in the spring of 1874 was employed in North McGregor in the graded schools for three years. In 1877 he embarked in the drug buisness in Monona, remaing there until the fall of 1881, when he came to Luana, where he has presented the same business since. On April 16, 1873, he married Hattie, daughter of David Roberts, of Pennsylvania. She was born in Jo Daviess County, Ill., April 18, 1850. By this union there are two children--Grace and Roy Charles. Mr. Strobridge is a member of the A.O.U.W., Monona Lodge, No. 172, and the V.A.S., and Mrs. Strobridge is a member of the Congregational church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1063-1064 Volga Twp. -- Rudolph C. Strube, blacksmith and general repairer, East Elkport, was born in Clayton County, Ia., March 30, 1856, son of John H. and Christina (Eberhardt)Strube, who were natives of Germany, and came to America in 1848, and settled in Clayton County. Rudolph was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. Upon attaining his majority he left the paternal roof to make his own way in the world. He engaged as farm hand a few months, then went to Elkport, where he learned the blacksmith's trade, and worked at that there until March, 1882, when he removed to East Elkport and established his present business. He has a thriving trade, and is a first-class workman. In politics he is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1127 Mendon Twp. -- William Sturm, sewing machines and organs, native of Peoria, Ill., born May 6, 1835. From here he went, in 1853, to Clayton County, Iowa, and went into Lewis Sturm's sawmill, where he remained till 1860, then going West to Denver, Colo., and on to Russell's Gulch, then to Lake Gulch, where he kept store; returning to Clayton County, Iowa, in 1861, and built a grist mill in which he owned one-quarter, father, one-quarter, and W. D. G. Eastman one-half. Before it was finished his grandfather bought Eastman's interest, so the firm was Lewis, Nicholas & William Sturm; the mill and farm was called Sturm's mill and farm. They run this till 1866, and sold to John Carty. He then went to Colorado City and opened a store; sold this, making about $1,000; he returned to Clayton County; here he bought a water-power, built a sawmill and sold to his partner, H. C. Beman. This was in 1868; he then bought an interest in a grist mill and farm with W. B. Grant, and sold again, coming to Fort Scott in 1873, when he established his present business, acting as sub-agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company, under S. E. Hatfield, but in 1874 he took a general agency till 1875; he then worked in connection with Mr. Anthony till 1879, when he enlarged his business, carrying the Whitney & Holmes, Estey and Camp and Haynes organs and list of pianos. Mr. Sturm is a man of strong convictions, being an earnest advocate of the temperance principles, and he was one of the Council when the compromise of indebtedness was effected. He married Miss Wolf, daughter of Thomas Wolf. They have three children--two sons and one daughter. Mr. Sturm is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Royal Templars of Temperance. History of ??? County Kansas, 1882 Cox Creek Twp. -- Patrick Sullivan (deceased) was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1820. He left his native county for America in 1849, and worked in New York and Galena, Ill., until 1859, when he came to Clayton County. He purchased a farm of 123 acres in Cox Creek Township, which he resided upon until his death, which occurred April 1, 1865. He was married in 1854 to Margaret, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Collins, nee Barry, natives of Ireland. She was born in that country, Nov. 29, 1928, and emigrated to the United States in 1849. She resided in Cincinnati, O., until her marriage. To this union was blessed with nine children -Daniel, born in 1857, died in 1860; John, born April 29, 1859; Nellie, Nov. 22, 1861; Annie, June 12, 1862; James Dec. 18, 1864; and Mary, April 17, 1865. Three died in infancy. Mr. Sullivan was one of the early settlers and representative men of the county and in his death she lost one of her most highly esteemed citizens. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 754 Boardman Twp. -- Timothy Sullivan was born in County Kerry, Ireland, Sept. 8, 1817, and was a son of B. Sullivan and Margaret nee Murphy. He was married in Ireland in March, 1840, to Margaret Shea. Of six children born of that union, one is living, Eliza, wife of Geroge Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan emigrated to the United States in 1846 and landed at New York. He engaged in railroading in that State, and in New Jersey, Connecticut and Ohio. His wife died in Ohio in February, 1852, and in December, 1853, he married Mrs. Bridget Gibbons, who was born in Limerick, Ireland. In 1856 the subject of this memoir came to Elkader, Clayton County, and has followed farming here since. He owns 160 acres of land, eighty under cultivation, and has one of the finest farms in this section of the county. In politics he is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 672 Jefferson Twp. -- William Sullivan, one of the early settlers and prominent men of Guttenberg, was born in St. Louis, Mo., about 1827, where he lived till twelve years of age. His father died at Louisville, Ky., when William was a child; his mother again married, and the family removed to Mineral Point, Wis., where they lived during the Black Hawk war; afterward removed to Dubuque, where his step-father was engaged in mining and brick-making. The family afterward removed to Illinois. Mr. Sullivan left home when about fifteen years of age, and went to New Orleans as cook on a flat-boat. He followed the river till the breaking out of the Mexican war, when he enlisted and served during that war. He participated in the battle of Buena Vista, and other engagements. After the war closed he returned to Alton, Ill., where he married Catharine Henry, a native of Ireland. They came to Guttenberg in July, 1847. Mr. Sullivan is one of the most prominent business men of Guttenberg. He has been engaged in the mercantile business since first coming here. He owns one of the warehouses here, and has long been engaged in the grain trade. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan have three children, one son and two daughters, viz.; Mrs. Katie Jones, Melvina and Alexander, who is engaged with his father in business. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 872-873