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McDONALD, A. W.; Farmer and Stock Grower; S. 17; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Greene Co., Ohio in 1830; came to Jasper Co. in 1856. Has 400 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Caroline W. CRAMBALL in 1857; she was born in Providence, R. I. in 1831. They have three children - Andrew C., William P. and Elizabeth H. Republican. Has held the offices of County Supervisor, Justice of teh Peace, Township Clerk, School Director, etc. McFADDEN, S.; Farmer; S. 35; P. O. Prairie City. McFARLAND, J.; Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Mitchellville. McGREGOR, J.; Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Newton. MACURDY, William; Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. COlfax; born in New Jersey in 1831; came to Jasper CO. in 1873. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Elizabeth VANFLEET in 1867; she was born in Illinois in 1841. They have six children - Emma L., Ida, Alson, Walter, Mary J. and Elvena. Democratic; is a member of the M. E. Church. MAIN, John; Sec. 23; P. O. Prairie City. MALCOMSON, A.; Farmer; S. 35; P. O. Prairie City. MASKLEY, J.; Farmer; S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville. MASON, J.; Farmer; S. 19; P. O. Mitchellville. MASTILLER, C.; Farmer; S. 33; P. O. Prairie City. MEAD, Lewis P.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Chemung Co., N. Y., Dec. 1834; came to Lenawee Co., Mich. in 1836; thence to Fulton Co., Ohio in 1863; and to Jasper Co. in 1867. Has 160 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Mary A. HAGAMAN in 1860; she was born in Lenawee Co., Mich. in 1838. They have two children - Annie E. and Ira J. Democrat; members of the Christian Church. Township Trustee; on School Board; member of A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 313, Mitchellville. MILLER, O.; Livery, Colfax. MILLER, Peter; Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Ohio in 1833; came to Polk Co. in 1868. Has 445 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Cordelia D. CHILDS in 1865. She was born in Ohio in 1842. They have six children - Fred C., Charles, Clara D., Edith M., Almond D. and Edmund G. Republican. Has held offices of Township Trustee, Assessor, Road Supervisor. She is a member of the Congregational Church. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 313, Mitchellville. Enlisted in the 8th Ohio V. I., first call 1861, three months; mustered out July 1861; re-enlisted in 42d Ohio V. I. Sept. 1861; participated at Mill Creek, Cumberland Gap, Pound Gap Bayou, Port Gibson; run blockade on river at several points at and below Vicksburg; mustered out at Columbus, Ohio Oct. 1864; re-enlisted as private; promoted to Sergeant, then to Second Lieutenant, and to First Lieutenant, and had command of company for some time. Mr. Miller came to Iowa at quite an early date from Ohio in a wagon, having about $2,500. Has been here about ten years, and is worth at present $25,000; has made what he has himself, working for his father until 25 years of age; was engaged in the mercantile business, and Postmaster before coming here. MILLSAP, Thos.; Farmer and Stock Grower; Sec. 25; P. O. Prairie City; born in Missouri in 1824. Mr. M.'s father was one of the early pioneers of Wisconsin; went to Dubuque when there were but a few board shanties there; was driven back to the Wisconsin side by the Indians; his business was mining and smelting; went to California in 1849; died in 1851, at Panama, on his return home; was in the Blackhawk war. Mr. M. came to Jasper Co. in 1867. Has 245 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. He married Miss Mary ALEXANDER in 1848; she was born in Scotland in 1825. They have six children - Charles, Eddy, Albert, Lucy, Marion and Delos. Republican. Has held office of Sub- Director, Township Supervisor and was Representative from Jackson County in the General Assembly held at Des Moines in 1858. Member of the Presbyterian Church. Enlisted in the 16th Regiment Iowa V. I. in 1862; participated in the battle of Shiloh; mustered out in 1863 on account of ill health. Mr. M. commenced on his farm in an entirely new and unimproved state; now has a house costing $2,500, and has built fence and outbuildings to correspond; has a grove of 1,200 soft maples, put out in the sod in 1867; they now stand forty feet high; has 200 fine bearing apple trees, with numerous smaller fruits. At the time of Mr. M.'s coming to Jasper County, but few bridges were in existence; he has taken a lively interest in the completion of the many substantial bridges now spanning the streams in his vicinity. MINSHALL, W. F.; Restaurant, Colfax. MITCHELL, Thomas; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Mitchellville. MORGAN, D. L.; Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Mitchellville. MOORE, F. M.; Baker, Colfax. MORRISON, M. D.; Blacksmith, shop on Walnut street; residence, Locust street; born on Prince Edward Island in 1853; came to America in 1872, and to Jasper Co. in 1872; owns shop and contents. Married Virginia ADAMS in 1877; she was born in 1858; she is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Republican. Is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 194, Fairview; Also, Calvin Lodge of Orangemen, of Prince Edward Island? MONSOON, C. D.; Grain Dealer and Miller, Colfax. NANOS, J. P.; Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Mitchellville. NORMAN, O. P.; Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Prairie City; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y. in 1826; came to Jasper County in 1865. Has forty-three acres of land, valued at $70 per acre. Married Mary WHITE in 1848; she was born in Tompkins CO., N. Y. in 1826. Greenbacker; member of Baptist Brethren Church. OLDFIELD, D. P.; Sec. 7; P. O. Mitchellville. OSGOOD, Joel; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mitchellville. OSGOOD, Perry; Farmer and Stock Grower, also Dealer in Livestock; Sec. 19; P.O. Mitchellville; born in Wood Co., Ohio in 1839; came to Lenawee Co., Mich. in 1848; thence to Jasper Co. in 1863. Has 296 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Amanda M. MATIER in 1869; she was born in Wisconsin in 1850. They have four children - Stella A., Della M., Ora A. and infant. Independent in politics. PATCHEN, John H.; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Prairie City; born in Clearfield Co., Penn. in 1848; came to Mahaska Co., Iowa in 1857; to Jasper County in 1866. Has 320 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Asneth ADKINS in 1871; she was born in Genesee Co., Illinois in 1854. They have three children - Maud A., Clarence D. and Henry E. Democrat. PATRIE, Paul J.; Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Prairie City; born in Mahaska Co., Iowa in 1856; came to Jasper Co. in 1858. Has 240 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Isabel SMITH in 1875; she was born in Polk Co., Iowa in 1858. They have one child - Harriet E., born May 29, 1877. Democratic. PEARSON, D. W.; Farmer; S. 19; P. O. Mitchellville. PEASE, F. L.; Agricultural Dealer and Painter, Colfax. PENN, R. W.; Grocer, Front st.; residence Walnut st., Colfax; born in Ohio in 1857; came to Keokuk Co., Iowa in 1857; and to Jasper Co. in 1876. Owns a good line of goods and his store. Married Miss Mary NELSON in 1878; she was born in Ohio in 1853. Member of the Masons' Union. Greenbacker. PICKENS, S. K.; Physician, Colfax. POTTER, Alfred; Farmer, Stock Grower and Dealer; Sec. 21; P. O. and residence Prairie City; born in Litchfield Co., Conn. in 1845; came to Jasper Co. in 1860. Has 200 acres of land, valued at $70 per acre. Married Harriet M. WICKERSHAM in 1873; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1846. Republican; members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Potter came to this county with his father; breaking out fifty acres, he has added to it until he has 200 acres. Has held the office of Township Trustee. PRICE, R.; Agent for Getchell & Son, Lumber Dealers, Colfax. RACKEY, Jacob; Balcksmith; Sec. 17; P. O. Des Moines. REED, J. H.; Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Mitchellville. REID, James H.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Mitchellville; born in West Virginia in 1836; came to Scott Co., Iowa in 1855; and to Jasper Co. in 1868. Has 120 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Augusta C. METTIER in 1865; she was born in Scott Co., Iowa in 1844. They have four children - Jennie E., John M., Ida A. and Edward. Independent in politics. School Director. REEVES, L. D.; Farmer; S. 8; P. O. Colfax. RICHEY, J. A; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Colfax. RODGERS, J. R.; Lumber Dealer, Colfax. RIEF, M.; Shoemaker, Colfax. RYAN, J. R.; Physician, Colfax. ROGER, W. L.; Farmer; S. 12; P. O. Colfax. RYAN, W. S.; Physician, Colfax. SADLER, Joseph; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mitchellville. SANDERSON, J. W.; Justice of the Peace; res. Division st., Colfax; born in Brooklyn, N. Y. in 1832; came to Jasper Co. in 1867. Owns his residence. Married Miss E. F. SPILLER in 1855; she was born in Canada in 1832; died in 1856; then married Miss Sarah N. COE in 1864; she was born in Thompson, Ct. in 1843; died in April 1875, leaving three children - Edith J. (died in September 1876), Hattie E., Willie E.; then married Mary DECORE in 1877; she was born in Ohio in 1844. Democratic in politics. Member of the G. A. R., and Patron of Husbandry. Joined the navy in 1846 in Boston, Mass.; assisted in taking the towns of Alvarado, Vera Cruz; helped to land the troops under Gen. Scott; came home to Brooklyn in the United States store ship Supply, and by his own request was selected as one of the crew on an exploring expedition under the command of Linch; discharged from the United States navy in December 1848. Enlisted in the 13th Mass. Vol. Inf. in May 1861; participated in the taking of Bolivar Heights; and was prooted to First Lieutenant there for services in the field; had charge as Second Sergeant of 2d Platoon of Co. C, 13th Mass., and the command of which he had charge captured the first gun captured from the rebels by the Army of the Potomac, and was discharged for disability in July 1862, and enlisted as private in Co. A, 51st Mass. Inf. in Oct. 1862; was promoted to First Lieutenant Nov. 1, 1862; served in North Carolina; participated at Whitehall, Kingston, Goldsboro, and others; was mustered out from that regiment in August 1863; then received a commission as recruiting officer from the War Department to recruit for the 57th Mass. Vol. Inf.; mustered in as Captain Jan. 4, 1864; participated in the battles of Wilderness, North and South Anna and Spottsylvania Court House; wounded, and went in hospital; did service at Washington as Assistant Provost Marshall; mustered out Nov. 10, 1864, but served until Jan. 12, 1865. SCHAFFER, G. W.; Minister; S. 7; P. O. Davenport. SCHAEFFER, James; Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Licking Co., Ohio in 1853; came to Jasper Co. in 1858; has 160 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Esther HUBBARD in 1875; she was born in Princeton, Scott Co., Iowa in 1856. They have one child - Hattie May, born Feb. 19, 1877. He is a member of the Lutheran Church; she is a Methodist; Republican. SCOTT, Hugh; Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Prairie City; born in Fleming Co., Ky. in 1799; came to Jasper Co. in 1856; has 260 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Miss Mary LEWIS in 1827; she was born in Kentucky in 1811; died June 1, 1852, leaving ten children - Charles, died in 1963; Hannah, 1863; Henry, 1863; Albert, 1863; Lewis, 1862; Asenath Perry, died in 1852; Harriet and Jacob; their oldest son William died in 1830. Mr. S. is an old-line Ahig; is now a Republican; hass held the office of Justice of the Peace, Township Assessor, Township Trustee, and School Director of Prairie City schools. Mr. Scott is among the early settlers, coming upon his farm when entirely new. Had five sons in the late war, non of whom came home alive, three going from home and two left families. SCHLOSSER, J.; Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Prairie City. SCOTT, J.; Farmer; S. 35; P. O. Prairie City. SHELDON, F.; Brick Maker, Colfax. SHEPHARD, L.; Farmer; S. 24; P. O. Colfax. SHERMAN, W. T.; Jeweler, Colfax. SIMPSON, John W.; Farmer and Stock-grower; Sec. 28; P. O. Prairie City; born in Monroe Co., N. Y. in 1830; came to Jasper Co. in 1867; has 160 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Sarah GILBERT in 1867; she was born in Carter Co., Ky. in 1848. They have two children - Olive and Johnnie. Republican. SIMPSON, J.; Farmer; S. 28; P. O. Prairie City. SMALL, Edgar S.; Baker and Restaurant, Front st., Colfax; res. same; born in Kentucky in 1854; came to Jasper Co. in 1870. Married Miss Mary E. MARQUIS Jan. 1878; she was born in Hardin Co., Ohio in 1859. Democratic in politics; members of the Presbyterian Church. SMITH, J. A.; Preacher M. E. Church, Colfax. SMITH, J. B.; Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Colfax; born in Ohio in 1834; came to Jasper Co. in 1861; has 160 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Miss Rebecca A. KENNEDY April 1862; she was born in Ohio March 1843. They have five children - Edward E., Lowell B., Harvey H., Leonard and an infant not named. Cast a vote for Fremont, and is a Republican to the present time. Has held offices from School Directopr to Justice of the Peace. He is a member of the M. E. Church. A teacher of vocal music when a young man. STAHL, John; Balcksmith Shop, on Front st., Colfax; res. Wseton Addition; born in Pennsylvania in 1843; came to Iowa in 1870, and to Jasper Co. in 1877. Owns shop and contents. Married Florence A. DYER in 1863; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1844. They have three children -Edgar W., J. Haller and Nora A. Republian in politics. Was City Marshal of Liscomb; member of I. O. O. F. Lodge, No. 242, Liscomb, Iowa. Has filled every office in the Lodge. Enlisted in 34th Illinois V. I. in 1862; participated in Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Stone River, Battle Creek, Ala.; with Sherman all through; wounded at Resaca Grove; re-enlisted in 1863; mustered out in 1865 at Louisville, Ky. [Transcriber's note: the first child's name is printed in the original book as "dgar W." This is most likely a typographical error and should be "Edgar W."] STAYNOR, J. M.; Telegraph Operator, Colfax. STINER, F. M.; Farmer, S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville. ST. LOUIS, Joseph; Farmer; P. O. Mithcellville; born in Plattsburg, N.Y. in 1832; came to Japser Co. in 1864. Married Orelia MARSHALL in 1857; she was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. in 1839. They have five children - Ann E., Abbie, Henry, Joseph and Emma. Republican. Has held the office of Justice of the Pe4ace, Township Truste, School Director, and others. A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 313, Mitchellville. Mr. St. Louis has planted 70 acres of corn; has an extensive crop of wheat and small grain, all looking well. STONE, E. O.; Dealer in General Merchandise, cor. Walnut and Howard sts., Colfax; residence same; born in Mahaska Co., Iowa in 1844; came to Jasper Co. in 1861. Married Miss R. E. TYSON in 1867; she was born in Ohio in 1845. They have three children - Nellie G., Jessie L. and Frank. Republican in politics. Has held office of City Treasurer; member of School Borad at present. TOTTEN, Albert, Sr.; Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Prairie City. TRISLER, James; Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Prairie City; born in Jessamine Co., Ky. in 1815; came to Clermont Co., Ohio, 1818; thence to Bartholomew Co., Ind. in 1867; has 240 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Agnes BRADLEY in 1844; she was born in Pulaski Co., Ky. in 1827. They have three children - Henry L., William M. and Isabel A. Greenbacker; members of Baptist Church. His two sons, Henry L. and Lafayette, enlisted in 33d Ind. V. I. in 1862; Henry L. went with Sherman's march to the sea; was taken prisoner at Franklin, Tenn.; held at Libby Prison; exchanged; re-enlisted; promoted to First Lieutenant; mustered out in 1865; Lafayette died in Tennessee in 1864 of typhoid fever, brought home and buried at Hartsville, Ind. VALENTINE, Edmon; S. 7; P. O. Mitchellville. VAN WINKLE, Jesse; Farmer; S. 28; P. O. Prairie City. WAGNER, Joseph; Farmer; S. 33; P. O. Prairie City. WOODS, G. B.; S. 12; P. O. Colfax. WEAVER, J. F.; General Merchandise, Colfax. WELLS, William B.; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Wellsburg, West Virginia in 1844; came to Jasper Co. in July 1875; has 202 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Amanda J. HEDY in 1867; she was born in Brooke Co., W. Va. in June 1849. They have three children - James W., born in 1868; Rosa M., born in November 1871; and Emma A., born in Jan. 1874. Republican. Has held the office of Township Clerk two terms. Member of the Christian Church. Enlisted in the 12th W. Va. V. I. in 1862; participated in the battle of Winchester, Va.; then detailed as clerk at headquarters, Department of West Virginia, until mustered out in 1865. Insurance agent three years after the war. WEST & WEAVER; General Merchandise, Colfax. WEST, J. T.; Grain Dealer, Colfax. WEST, W. L.; General Merchant, Colfax. WESTON, H. L.; Farmer; S. 1; P. O. Colfax. WILEY, Elihu; City Marshal. WILEY, S. F.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Mitchellville. WELLS, W. B.; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Mitchellville. WILLIAMS, Sidney; Attorney and Counselor at Law, office, cor. Walnut and Howard streets; residence, Howard street, corner Turner, Colfax; born in Crawford Co., Penn. in 1841; came to Jasper Co. in 1863. Married Miss Sarah LINN; she was born in Crawford Co., Penn. in 1843. They have five children - Amanda, James, Anna, Hattie and Arthur. Greenbacker in politics. Mayor of Prairie City four consecutive years. Enlisted in the 12th I. V. I. in 1861, in Dubuque Co.; participated in battles of Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh and others; mustered out in Nov. 1864. WILSON, Liberty; Farmer; S. 7; P. O. Prairie City; born in Edgar Co., Illinois in 1818; came to Warren Co., Illinois in 1855; thence to Jasper Co. in 1864. Has 150 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Caroline R. STUMP in 1837; she was born in Martinsburg, Ky. in 1819. They have six children - Stanley B., William F., Catharine M., Riley, Adeline, Mary Greenbacker; members of the U. B. Church. WILSON, Alava; Farmer; S. 22; P. O. Prairie City. WILSON, Henry; Farmer; S. 26; P. O. Prairie City. WOODS, John A.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mitchellville; born in East Tennessee in 1809; came to Johnson Co., Ind. in 1835; thence to Jasper Co. in 1849. Has 342 1/2 acres of land, valued at $65 (per acre). Married Miss Auzey BOGGUS in 1837; she was born in Bergen Co., Ky. in 1809. They have three children - Harrison H., Lorinda M., Melinda A. Republican. Mr. Woods is among the earliest settlers, and has made what he has; he has a fine, well-improved farm, an elegant brick house, and orchard of twenty-seven acres and a fence about his yard the material of which cost $400. WOODS, W. H.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mitchellville. WRIGHT, Jasper; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. 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