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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 T Volga Twp. -- George Taft (deceased) was born in Washinton County, Vt., Jan. 28, 1807, and was the son of Peter and Phoebe (Wheaton) Taft, natives of Massachusetts. In 1811 the family moved to Onondaga County, N.Y., where for a time Mr. Taft, Sr., manufacutred salt. He then followed farming until his death, June 11, 1829. His wife died April 20, 1835. George's early life was dassed on a farm, attending school at times. He was married Feb. 21, 1831, to Nancy Whitmore of Fayetteville, N.Y. He has been a farmer most of his life, but made staves and barrels as early as 1836. He moved to Fulton County, O., in 1844, where he followed farming until 1861. He then came to Iowa, and settled, at first in Linn County. While here three sons enlisted in the war. One, Lynn, died in the service of his country. He came to Delaware County in 1866, and the following year located at Elkport, Clayton County. He at first made barrels, but now only staves. His present factory was established in 1874. The annual value of stave produced $20,000. By industry and frugality, Mr. Taft is now quietly passing a green old age with his wife, while his son, Henry B., manages the factory. Mr. Taft's first wife died March 13, 1835, and he was again married Sept. 17, 1835, to Elmina Matson, Rutland County, Vt. By his first wife there were two children--Lowell, in Ohio, and Chester, in Buchanan County. By his second wife he has had seven children, of whom four are living--Emeline, Celia (Mrs. Hodges), Henry B. (in the factory), and Orlando, now physician at Elkport. When the above sketch was written Mr. Taft had just returned from a trip to St. Paul. This trip was too severe for him, and he never recovered from its effects, but died April 23, 1882. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1127-1128 Volga Twp. -- Walter E. Talmadge, station agent, Elkport, was born Aug. 29, 1841, in Winnebago County, Ill. He is the son of Orromell G. and Harriet N. (Webster) Talmadge, natives of Connecticut and New York repectively. They moved to Illinois in 1838. The father worked as carpenter in Rockton till 1852. He then lived four years in Indiana, and in 1856 moved to Howard County, Iowa. He died Aug. 19, 1979. Mrs. Talmadge died Nov. 2, 1862. Our subject attended the common schools in his early life, and learned the carpenter's trade with his father. He was married Jan. 1, 1863, to Aylia T. Thayer, of Winnebago County, Ill. He enlisted in the Seventh Iowa during the war, and was mustered out July 15, 1865. He moved to Nashua, Chickasaw County, in 1868, since when he has been in railroad employ. He was at first telegrapher, and since 1872, has been agent at Elkport, in the employ of the C.M. & St. P. He is a Republican politically. Has served as School Director, and stands high in the community. Of four children, three are living--Warren E., Hattie M. and Charles M. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1128 Read Twp. -- C. H. Tangeman, one of the prominent men of Clayton County, was born in Hanover, Germany, Oct. 11, 1817, and was a son of Gerhardt and Marguerite Tangeman of German birth. He was educated in the schools of his native land and there learned the carpenter's trade. He came to the United States in 1840, and worked at his trade in Ohio three years, then engaged in the milling business there for eleven years. After the expiration of that time he came to Clayton and bought 440 acres on section 21, Read Township, which he now has under good cultivation and containing many excellent improvements. On May 22, 1846, he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina, daughter of Benjamin and Dorathea Koop, natives of Germany. They came to the United States in 1835 and located in Auglaise County, O., where they both died. Mr. and Mrs. Tangeman have had ten children of whom Henry, born Jan. 24, 1848; Wm. August, July 2, 1850; Amelia Anna, Oct. 10, 1856; August F., Nov. 29, 1858; Henry J., Dec. 6, 1860; Edward H., Feb. 17, 1863; Benjamin G., May 27, 1865, and Mahala Ann, Sept. 9, 1869, are living; Justina, born Apr. 5, 1852, died Oct. 22, 1853, and Georgiana Josephina Charlotte, born July 1, 1854, and died June 8, 1861. Mr. Tangeman and family are members of the Lutheran church. He votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1078 Garnavillo Twp. -- J. H. Tangeman, general merchant, Garnavillo, is a native of Ohio, born in January, 1848. He came to Clayton County with his parents in 1856. His father, C. H. Tangeman, is one of the prominent citizens of Read Township. Mr. Tangeman was married Mary Schumacher, daughter of Hermann H. Schumacher. They have had five children, three of whom are living. Mr. Tangeman established his business here in 1875.harberg Louis F. Harberg, cabinet-maker, was born in Garnavillo, Clayton County, in 1858. His father, John Harberg, was a native of Mecklenburg, Germany, born in 1805, and came to the United States in 1853. He settled in Guttenberg, Clayton County, where he resided but a few months, coming to Garnavillo the following year. He embarked in the cabinet- makers business which he followed until his death, which occurred Oct. 4, 1879. He had been twice married; his first wife died in Germany, and he was again married in Guttenberg to Maria Hangmann. Their union was blessed with three children---Fritz, Louis and John. The subject this sketch succeeds to his father's large and profitable business. He married Maggie Thoma, a daughter of one of the pioneers of Clayton County. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 808 Giard Twp. -- James Tapper, Esq., one of the enterprising farmers of Giard Township, was born in Dorsettshire, England, on the 15th day of December, 1810, and was a son of William and Hester (Bolwell) Tapper. In the spring of 1828 James emigrated to New Foundland, where he remained until 1832; thence to Halifax, N. S., where he spent two and one-half years, and from there went to New York City. In 1835-'36 James took a trip to Cuba, where he was employed in the copper mines. This being the time of the yellow fever epidemic he became a victim to the disease and returned to England. In the following spring he became acquainted with and married Ellen Irwin, who was born in 1814, and in the fall of that year he went to New Orleans; thence to St. Louis, where he worked at his trade one year. About that time the Government was erecting Fort Atkinson, and he went there, stopping in McGregor on his way, this being in 1840. He remained at Fort Atkinson about two years, and in the fall of 1841 he came to his present place. He has held several local offices of trust in the gift of the people. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 823-824 Jefferson Twp. -- W. B. Tartt, station agent at Guttenberg, was born in Joe Daviess County, Ill., in 1857. He began learning telegraphy at New Albion, where he remained about three years; thence to Montevideo, where he was assistant agent for a time. He then went to Fillmore County, Minn., and was station agent at Harmony till April 1, 1881, when he went to Harper's Ferry, Iowa; he took charge of the station at Guttenberg, Feb. 24, 1882. He is both station and express agent at this place. His wife was formerly Mudgie See, of Minnesota. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 873 Boardman Twp. -- Mrs. Anna Templeman was born in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, England, on May 7, 1833. She came to America in 1853, to Clayton County, and has resided here since. She owns a fine farm of eighty-three acres on section 18, Boardman Township. She was married in England in 1852 to Thomas Templeman, who was born in 1826. Their union was blessed with three children, one living-- Mary Ann, born Aug. 6, 1857, is now the wife of Garner Lloyd. The family are members of the M.E. church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 672-675 Grand Meadow Twp. -- Conrad Thoma was born in Bavaria, Weissenstadt, Germany, March 5, 1826. He was married to Susanna Ungloub, June 24, 1849, in Germany. She died June 1, 1851, having been the mother of two children--William and John. Mr. Thoma married the second time in May, 1852, to Catherine Mosh. On April 14, 1855, he left Germany for America, arriving in New York on June 7 of that year. He came at once with his family to Clayton County. He worked on a brick yard and at splitting rails, until March 15, 1857, when he moved to Grand Meadow Township, coming in a wagon, with a yoke of oxen, the snow being so high that the fences were hidden from view entirely. He worked for Judge Williams seven years, then bought a farm of 80 acres in this township, to which he has added until he now owns 120 acres. In 1877 he erected a fine residence and store in Postville where he resides. He is city weigh-master. He has retired from active business life, having secured a comfortable competence, and content to give room for others. He is a member of the Lutheran church, and in politics is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 835 Garnavillo Twp. -- Fred Thoma, proprietor of a restaurant at Garnavillo, was a son of William H. Thoma, who was born in Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 16, 1827. He came to the United States with his father, John P. Thoma, in 1852, who resided in this town until his death, which occurredin May, 1882, at the age of eighty years. William H. Thoma was engaged in business in Garnavillo for a number of years. and died here July 27, 1876. His wife, Anna Margaret Thoma, was born in Bavaria, Nov. 13, 1837, and came to the United States in 1854. Their union was blessed with eleven children, viz.: Fred, born Dec. 4, 1857; Anna K., June 15, 1859; John L., Feb. 19, 1861; Anna R., July 29, 1862; Anna M., March 28, 1864; John W., May 22, 1866; John P., March 29, 1868; Pauline, Dec. 8, 1869; Mary M., May 11, 1872; Christoph, June 9, 1874, and John C., Nov.22, 1875. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 811 Grand Meadow Twp. -- Frederick Thoma a native of Bavaria, Germany, was born June 24, 1832. In 1847 he embarked at Havre de Grace, France, for America, and landed at New York. He worked at the boot and shoe trade with his uncle in Ohio eleven months, then came to Clayton County and located in Garnavillo. In 1866 he left Garnavillo and settled on section 9, Grand Meadow Township, where he owns 440 acres of fine farming land. He was married on the 13th of October, 1855, to Catharine Pooch. She is of German nativity, born Sept. 27, 1835. Their union has been blessed with seven children--George, born Feb. 27, 1859; Anna, Jan. 26, 1861; Maggie, June 17, 1864; Conrad, Jan. 5, 1869; Savina, April 10, 1872; Frederick, Sept. 20, 1874; and John, Jan. 24, 1877. Anna married Charles Schultz, and resides iin Grand Meadow Township. The family are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Thoma votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 835-836 Millville Twp. -- Elliott C. Thompson was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., Oct. 20, 1825. In the fall of 1853 he went to Louisiana, and remained in that and the States of Mississippi, Arkansas and Illinois until 1861, when he settled in Buena Vista Towmship, Clayton County. In 1875 he removed to Millville Township, purchasing a farm which he afterward sold, and bought 193 acres on section 21, where he is at present residing. His farm is under excellent cultivation, and is one of the finest in this section. In December, 1862, he married Ann Kearns, and their married life has been blessed with six children--Elizabeth, James A., Ellen Jane, Jennie, Thomas and Albert. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Catholic church, and in politics he is a Democrat. He enlisted in 1864 in the Twelfth Iowa Infantry, and was discharged after serving one year. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1019-1020 Read Twp. -- Gilbert Thompson, miller, was born in Dubuque County, Iowa, Oct. 21, 1856, and was a son of Harvey and Henrietta Thompson, nee Challis, the former a native of Missouri, the latter of Baltimore, Md. Harvey Thompson died in 1858. His widow resides in Dubuque County. Gilbert was reared and educated in his native place, and in 1873 came to Clayton County. He learned the trade of a miller here, which he has followed since, and now has entire charge of the mill at Motor, Iowa. He was married in 1880 to Louisa Baumann, who was born April 28, 1860, and is a daughter of George and Mary (Meyers) Baumann, natives of Germany and early settlers of Clayton County, where they now reside. Mr. Thompson is one of Clayton County's most promising and energetic young business men. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1079 Cox Creek Twp. -- John Thompson, son of T. J. and Hannah (Janstader) Thompson, was born in Sweden, Nov. 6, 1815. He followed a sea-faring life for fifteen years, visiting many of the principal cities of the world. He worked five years in the New Orleans branch of the United States mint, and from there removed to Dubuque County, Ia., where he followed farming nineteen years. In 1870 he settled on his present farm in Clayton County. He was married in New Orleans in 1850 to Wilhelmina Kruson, a native of Germany. Their union has been blessed with five children—Anna Sophia, now the wife of Andrew Benson, residing in Forestville, Ia.; John, Frank, Caroline (deceased) and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Thompson had one child by a former marriage—Cecelia, now the wife of Nicholas Meyers, and resides in Lodomillo Township. Mr. Thompson and family are members of the Lutheran church. In politics he votes the Democratic ticket, and is one of the enterprising citizens of Clayton County. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 755-756 Monona Twp. -- John A. Thompson was born in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 21, 1840, and was a son of Robert and Martha Ann (Abraham) Thompson. His father is of Scotch and his mother of English descent. They were married in Canada, where six children were born, three of whom died in infancy. In 1853 they left Canada and emigrated to Clayton County, locating on what is now known as Sodom and Gomorrah, three and one-half miles west of Monona. Mr. Thompson bought 160 acres of prairie and 120 acres of timber land, which he cultivated and resided upon until 1877, when he moved to Monona. John A. was reared on his father's farm and received a liberal education. On Sept. 15, 1866, he married Mary E. Tubbs, who was born in Wisconsin, March 10, 1850. Their union has been blessed with two children, one living--Blanche, born Oct. 26, 1879. Mr. Thompson has been identified with the county for nearly thirty years, and has lived to see the wild prairies transformed into beautiful cultivated farms and thriving villages. He is a member of the A.O.U.W., Monona Lodge, No. 172. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1065 Monona Twp. -- Matthew Thompson, retired farmer, and one of the early settlers of Clayton County, Ia., was born in Scotland, Jan. 6, 1805, and was a son of Alexander and Ann (Anderson) Thompson. The subject of this memoir when a boy, learned the trade of a dyer, and, not liking the calling, he afterward turned his attention to suburban gardening. In 1823 he married Jean Martin, who was born in Scotland, Aug. 1, 1803. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of six children, all grown to maturity. In 1842 he left Scotland for America, landing in New York, and from there went to New Jersey, where he was employed in landscape gardening until 1848, when he removed to Clayton County, Ia. This being before the time of railroads, he came through with teams, and located in Monona Township on sections 23 and 26. He owns 240 acres of beautiful land, valued at $50 per acre. Mr. Thompson came to the county poor, but by his own exertions and industry has acquired an ample fortune, and is one of the prominent and well-to-do farmers of the county. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1064 Monona Twp. -- Stephen H. Thompson (deceased) was born in Center County, Pa., Dec. 27, 1823, and was reared on a farm, receiving a liberal school education, attending two terms at Ashland College. In 1846 he married Elizabeth Bowles, who was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1826. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were the parents of nine children, eight of whom are living--Matilda J., wife of Moses Oathout; Sarah, wife of Asher Adams; William C.; Emma, wife of Frank A. Nichols; John T., Charles J., and Selden C. and Ernest V. (twins). In 1853 Mr. Thompson came to Iowa, and located one mile north of Monona, and in 1854 removed to the place where Mrs. Thompson now resides. Mr. Thompson died at his home in Monona Township, in February, 1879, leaving a large family to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Congregational church, and was an honest upright man in all his dealings. He left his family 120 acres of beautiful land, valued at $40 per acre, on which Mrs. Thompson now resides with a portion of her family. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1064 Read Twp. -- Thomas Thompson.--Among the noble men who have spent their time and energies in bringing Clayton County to its present prosperous condition, none deserve more honorable mention than he, a brief sketch of whose life we give below. He was born in England on March 19, 1823, and was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Thompson, nee Aram, natives of Yorkshire, England. He came with his parents to the United States in 1845, and in February, 1847, entered land in Clayton County, near Garnavillo, which he disposed of soon afterward and bought a farm in Farmersburg Township. He also sold that and located on section 6, Read Township, where he died May 6, 1881. He married Sissa Gambers, daughter of Huly and Jane (Lucas) McDonald, natives of Virginia. Her father died in Kentucky, her mother in Elkader, Ia. Mrs. Thompson was born in Mason County, Ky. Their union was blessed with twelve children--Elizabeth Jane, born July 18, 1847, married Osander Mayhew, of Benton County, Ia.; Charles born Aug. 22, 1850; is married and lives in Elkader; Robert T., born Jan. 29, 1855; Ambrose S., Jan. 23, 1860; Stella M., and Maud L., April. 26, 1876, are living. Harriet A. Russell, born Jan. 18, 1849, died Mar. 14, 1873; Clara E. Burnham, born Nov. 5, 1857, died Mar. 17, 1876, and Pearl, born Mar. 23, 1875, died Apr. 25, 1878. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Congregational church. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1078-1079 Marion Twp. -- T. H. Thorson was born ion the broad Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 5, 1850. His parents were then en route for America. They came at once to Iowa, and settled in Fayette County, where the mother died in 1857. The subject of this sketch received his education in Fayette County, and in 1879 came to Clayton County, and settled on section 17, Marion Township. He is quite an extensive land-owner, and at present is farming 247 acres of good land. He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church. He affiliates with the Republican party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 936 Volga Twp. -- A. C. Tiede, merchant, Elkport, Volga Township, was born in Hamburg, Germany, March, 1847, and was the son of William and Henrietta (Wulff) Tiede, natives of Hamburg. The family emigrated to America in 1851, and lived four years in Guttenberg. They then moved to Elkport. Mr. Tiede there opened a store of general merchandise, and continued in that business until 1866. In that year he helped build the Waterloo Mills in Black Hawk County, and then returned to Elkport. In 1873 the family visited Germany a few months. Returning to Elkport, they moved to Dubuque in 1875, with the exception of Mr. A.C. Tiede,who remained in business at Elkport. He is the oldest of seven children, all living. His early life was mostly passed in a store, and his education advantages were limited, and Mr. Tiede has fairly earned his present position in society and in business circles by native talent and hard work. He is in every sense a representative man. He was married May 16, 1871, to Mary V. Garber, daughter of John Garber. He has three children--Bertha, Josie and Blanchie. In 1873 he became proprietor, in company with J.C. Beck, his present partner, of his father's store at Elkport. This is the oldest business house in Elkport, and contains several departments. The firm bought the Elkport Mills of Ernest Taake, in 1879, and have entirely rebuilt and remodeled it. Mr. Tiede is a Mason and an Odd-fellow. He is also Postmaster of Elkport, which position he has held for some time. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1128 Cox Creek Twp. -- Emil L. Tiede, general merchant, Littleport, was born in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Ia., Jan. 6, 1854, and was a son of William and Henrietta (Wulff) Tiede, natives of Hamburg, Germany. His father followed the mercantile business in that country, and in 1853 came to the United States, locating in Guttenberg, Ia. He remained there three years, then removed to Volga Township, and established a general store at Elkport continuing in business there until 1877. Since that time he has traveled quite extensively, visiting his native country and many other places of note. He is now a resident of Dubuque, Ia. The subject of this memoir received only such education as the common schools afforded, and practical life in all its stern reality appeared to him at an early age. In 1875 he engaged in busienss in East Elkport with A. C. Tiede & Co., and remained there until 1877, when he removed to Dubuque, Ia. He established his present store in 1878 in company with his brother, which partnership continued two years; since then he has conducted the business alone. He carries a full stock of goods, valued at $8,000, and has a thriving trade. On March 4, 1876, Emil L. Tiede and Josie, daughter of Matthias and Barbara Weiner, were united in marriage. They have one child—Anna, born Oct. 20, 1881. Mr. Tiede was appointed Post master in January, 1881, and still holds the office. He is also express agent. In politics he is a Republican, and is a member of I. O. O. F. lodge. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 755 Farmersburg Twp. -- Frederick L. Tiede, farmer, son of Charles and Fredrika (Tiede) Tiede, who were natives of Germany, was born there on Feb. 16, 1840. He was educated in Germany, and came to the United States in 1855. He has always followed farming, and in 1864 bought his present farm of 135 acres on section 29, which is finely cultivated. In 1865 he married Dorothea, daughter of William and Katherine (Meyer) Becker, natives of Germany, where the former died. Katherine came to Garnavillo Township, Clayton County, in 1854, where she died in 1878. Dorothea was born April 29, 1843. By the above union there are six children - Alvina, born Jan. 31, 1866; Minna, Oct. 17, 1867; Bertha, Nov. 12, 1869; Frederick William, Feb. 26, 1872; Sarah, Jan. 14, 1874, and Mahala, Aug. 20, 1880. Mr. Teide and family are members of the Lutheran church. He is a member of the United Workmen, Fidelity Lodge, at Garnavillo, and votes the Democratic ticket. He is a self-made man; though coming to the county in limited circumstances, he has by untiring industry and perseverance accumulated a fine property and home. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 783-784 Cox Creek Twp. -- Jans Tieden is a native of Hanover, Germany, born April 15, 1840. His parents, Thomas and Zeittena (Oma) Tieden, were likewise natives of Germany, where they died. He learned the blacksmith's trade in the land of his birth, which he followed there until he came to America in 1861. He came directly to Clayton County, and settled on a farm. In 1864 he enlisted in Company F., Fourth Iowa Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He participated in many battles and was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. He received a slight wound, and not having proper care, and being exposed, he still suffers form the effects of it at times. Upon leaving the service he returned to Clayton County and bought his present farm of 160 acres on section 1 this township. He has his farm under excellent cultivaion and thoroughly stocked. He was married in February, 1870, to Anna daugther of Michael and Barbara (Stetscnhofeaker) Baumann. They have had seven children--Michael born Dec. 5, 1871, Frank, March 1, 1873; Mary, March 25, 1874; Jans, May 1, 1876; George, Jan. 28, 1878; Alma, April 8, 1879, and Louis, Aug. 5, 1881. Mr. Tieden votes the Democratic ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 754-755 Clayton Twp. -- Henry L. Tolbert was born in Beetown, Wis. (in the lead mines), Dec. 19, 1856. On the death of his father in 1863, he went to live with H. Webster, and moved with him to Cassville, Wis., in 1866; attended school at the place until 1876, and then went to Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, Iowa, and engaged in teaching school until 1878, when he went to La Crosse, Wis., and worked at the lumber business there and in the woods of Clark County until 1879, when he removed to Clayton County and taught school in Millville and Clayton, until the spring of 1882. He is at present principal of the graded school in Clayton City. In politics he is a Republican. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 728 Mallory Twp. -- William Tomkins, farmer, P.O. Osterdock, son of Samuel and Phoebe (Wiltse) Tomkins, natives of Canada. They came to Iowa about 1857. Phoebe died in Wisconsin. William was born in Canada, on Feb. 27, 1846. He was educated in Iowa, and enlisted in Company F. under Captain Hankins, and served three months, and was then honorably discharged. In 1875 he married Sara, daugher of Thomas and Mary (Blackburn) Harbaugh, natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Iowa in 1855. Thomas died in 1862. By the above union there is one child--Mona, born April 16, 1876. Mr. Tomkins votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 926 Millville Twp. -- Henry Torry was born in Oakfield, Genesee County, N.Y., June 25, 1841, and in 1851 he came West, locating in Boone County, Ill., where he resided thirteen years, then settled on the Big Turkey River, Millville Township. In 1869 he settled on section 17, his present location. He owns 267 acres of finely improved land. He was married Oct. 12, 1864, to Emma L. Springer, born near Melville, Clayton County, Sept. 19, 1848. Six children have been born unto them, viz.: George M., born Nov. 29, 1865; Della Nettie, April 9, 1867; Minerva, born March 9, 1869; died Aug. 23, 1871; Henry Eddie, born Nov. 20, 1871; and died the same day; Edward, born Aug. 17, 1873, and Earl, June 1, 1877. Mrs. Emily Torry died June 24, 1881, leaving her family and a large concourse of friends to mourn her loss. Mr. Torry enlisted in the Fourth Wisconsin Battery, and served six months, physical disability rendering him unfit for service. Politically he favors the Republican party. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1020 Cass Twp. -- James Tracey (deceased), farmer, son of John Tracey, native of Limerick County, Ireland. James was born in Ireland in 1800; he came to America in 1831 and worked in New Jersey, and then came to Detroit, Mich., where he was married to Clarrissa Champion. By this union there were seven children--Mary Ann, John, Henry, James W., Joseph, Nancy and Lucy Jane; they are all married except Henry, and all live in Iowa except Mary Ann, who lives in Kansas, and John, who lives in California. James located in Clayton County in June, 1847; he took up the farm occupied by James W. and Joseph when he came to the county. There are 325 acres on section 6, which is in a good state of cultivation. He voted the Democratic ticket. He died Aug. 17, 1875, at home. His son, James W., now occupies the house and carries on the farm with his brother. He married Catherine O'Brien, a native of Georgia, and they have two children--John and Mary. Clarrissa, the widow of James, makes the old homestead her home. Mr. Tracey was one of the first farmers in the county, and was an energetic and pushing man. He died respected by all. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 704 Lodomillo Twp. -- Abram Treadwell was born in London District, Canada, Sept. 18, 1832. His father, Tryon Treadwell, was born in Schoharie County, N.Y., and went to Canada in 1814 where he married Mary Smith, by whom he had eleven children. Abram worked on his father's farm and attended school in Canada until he arrived at man's estate, and when twenty-four years old went to Elgin, Ill., thence to Clayton County, and settled in Lodomillo Township. He worked for R. Buckley one season, then engaged in the harness business in Stawberry Point, building the first shop for the purpose in that place. On Aug. 12, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-first Iowa Infantry Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. He enlisted as a private and was promoted to First Lieutenant. He returned to Clayton County, and on Sept. 24, 1865, he married Emily A. Gager, who was born in Will County, Ill., and was a daughter of James P. and Jane (Frazine) Gager. They have had four children--Mark G., Ray D., Lynn C. and baby. After his marriage Mr. Treadwell settled on his present farm in Lodomillo Township. He owns 120 acres of land, eighty under cultivation, and thoroughly stocked. He has held various offices of trust in his township, and has always taken an active interest in educational matters. He is well and favorably known throughout the county as an energetic citizen. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 904-905 Millville Twp. -- Daniel Trewsdell was born in Lengera County, Canada, in 1831. He came to Clayton County in 1859, and settled in Millville Township. He followed the river for fourteen years, boating wood, railroaded two years, and for the past seventeen years has been engaged in farming. He owns 160 acres of finely cultivated land, and is classed with the representative farmers of this township. He was married in Cassville, Wis., to Ann Jane White, on Jan. 28, 1871. Seven children have blessed this union, viz.: Norman, Henry, Elizabeth E., Mary B., Lilly F., Anna Jane, Sarah May and Emma Viola. Mr. Trewsdell votes the Republican ticket. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.1020 Lodomillo Twp. -- Charles H. True, farmer and nurseryman, section 28, Lodomillo Township, was born twenty miles west of Freeport, Ill., Aug. 19, 1847. His parents were Charles and Esther (Rhodes) True, who had a family of six children, five living. Charles was the third child and second son. Before he was two years of age his parents came with him to Clayton County, settling in Lodomillo. In the fall of 1865 they removed to McDonough County, Ill. Mr. True died in 1867, and Charles taught school in McDonough, Warren and Fulton Counties until 1874. He was married to Luthera Bixby, Aug. 19, 1874, this being also his birthday. She was born in Clayton County, and was the daughter of Rev. N. W. and Ruby (Knapp) Bixby. Mr. True then taught school till 1878, when he returned to Clayton County, where he still resides. They are members of the Free-Will Baptist church. They have two children--Earnest L. and Clyde L. Mr. True is a man of integrity, and stands high in his community. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 905 Monona Twp. -- William N. Tucker, harness-maker, Monona, was born in Quincy, Mass., Jan. 30, 1846, and was a son of Alfred and Emeline Tucker. In 1861 he enlisted in the Seventy-sixth New York Volunteer Infantry, Company C, in which regiment he served fourteen months, when he was discharged for physical disability, and in 1864 enlisted in the Ninth New Hampshire Artillery, and participated in the battles of Slaughter Mountain, Sulphur Springs, Gaines Mills, second battle of Bull Run, Cedar Creek, and saw General Sherman when he came in on his twenty-mile ride. He served until the close of the war, and in 1867 came West, and in 1872 located in Monona, where he has resided since. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1065 Boardman Twp. -- Andrew Tujetsch is a native of Switzerland, born in Fullers in November, 1811. He was married there in 1833 to Mary Heystel. They came to America in 1860, landed at New Orleans and came at once to Clayton County and settled in Boardman Township, July 12 of that year. He entered 215 acres of land, to which he has added until he now owns 361 acres of valuable land. Mr. and Mrs. Tujetsch have had twelve children, viz.: George, John (deceased), Christian, Christina, Catherine, Manga, Jacob (deceased), Andrew, Thomas, Jacob, John and Agnes. George married Maggie Eggley in 1868, who was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1850. They have five children--Andrew, George, Eva, Mary and Maggie. George is engaged in farming his father's original purchase of 215 acres. Mr. Tujetsch is a member of the Catholic church and in politics is a Democrat. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 675 Millville Twp. -- Joseph Tweedie, a prominent citizen of Millville Township, was born in October, 1836, in Ireland, where he was reared and educated. In 1850 he came to the United States, landing at New York, where he lived one year, and in 1851 came to Clayton County. He purchased 120 acres on section 25, Millville Township, which he still owns and resides upon. In November, 1860, he was married to Elizabeth Smith, who was born in Scotland, and died Sept. 2, 1880, leaving three children, viz.: John P., Thomas D., and William G. Mr. Tweedie was again married, Sept. 2, 1881, to Sarah Derr. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and politically is a Democrat. He favors prohibition. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1021 Millville Twp. -- John Tweedy was born in County Down, near Newra, Ireland, in 1820, and emigrated to the United States in 1850. He resided at Castleton, near Albany, N. Y., one year, engaged in brick-making and railroading, then came West, stopped at Elgin, Ill., three or four months, thence to Clayton County. He settled near Millville, where he resided four or five years, then purchased his present farm on section 5, where he has since resided. It consists of 254 acres of finely cultivated land, and thoroughly stocked. He was married in March, 1860, to Sarah Jane Gillmore, who was born in Indiana, in 1830. Mr. Tweedy in religious sentiment is a Presbyterian, and in politics votes the Republican ticket, and is strongly in favor of prohibition. He is extensively engaged in breeding stock for the Chicago market. History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882,, p. 1020-1021