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Both are deceased, the death of Mr. Clague occurring in 1859, and that of his widow in 1873. The father was a farmer and stock raiser and passed his entire life in his native locality. He was a member of the Methodist church and held the esteem of those who knew him. To him and his wife were born three children, of whom Thomas is the youngest. The last named attended school on the Isle of Man and remained there until he was nineteen years of age. In company with his brother, he then emigrated to the United States and began farming in the vicinity of Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. In 1892, he removed to Madison County, Iowa, and purchased land, upon which he has lived continuously for twenty-two years. His holdings comprise two hundred and eighty acres and he has a good substantial residence. He feeds both cattle and hogs and raised the grains best adapted to soil and climate. The operation of his farm requires his full time and his labors secure him a good income annually. Mr. Clague was married in 1877, Miss Marry E. Ray becoming his wife. She was born in Warren County, Illinois, of the marriage of G. B. and Mary (Moore) Ray, both natives of Edmonson County, Kentucky. The father was born on the 29th of April, 1824, and passed away on the 23rd of January, 1879, while the mother's birth occurred on the 18th of November, 1829, and she died on the 28th of December, 1872. Mr. Ray removed from Kentucky to Illinois about 1850 and settled in Warren County. He was an organizer and Charter member of the Union Baptist Church of his locality and was quite active in public affairs, although not a Politician. He owned six hundred acres of land at the time of his death and had gained a high reputation as a farmer and stock-raiser. To him and his wife were born six children, of whom Mrs. Clague is the fourth in order of birth. Mr. and Mrs. Clague have become the parents of the following children: Charles E., born November 30, 1878, died August 16, 1901; Arnold, born March 2, 1880, and died May 22, 1887; Edgar, born June 17, 1882, a land owner of Douglas township, married Delores Kingery, by whom she has one child, Gaylon; Willis E., born September 25, 1884, a farmer of Madison township, married Bernice Knox and has two children, Elsie B. and Earl W.; Nettie is the Wife of Frank Stanley, a farmer of Penn township, by whom she has one child, Glenn; Ralph, born October 7, 1888, married Miss May Anderson and is farming land belonging to his father; Mabel is at home; Glenn, born October 18, 1893, and Evert Ray, born January 29, 1897, are also at home. Mr. Clague takes a commendable interest in public affairs, although not an office seeker. He is a Baptist but his family belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Worthington, in which his wife and daughter Mable take a very active interest. Mr. Clague has gained financial success in his adopted country and a place of honor in this county, where he has lived for so many years, his life of efficient labor and unswerving integrity winning him the confidence, good will and respect of all who know him. This article taken from the book "History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915" JOHN W. CLEMENT John W. Clement, a carpenter and builder of Macksburg, was born in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, on the 28th of November, 1842, a son of Benjamin and Lydia M. (Baker) Clement, natives respectively of England and Ohio. When about twenty years of age the father emigrated to the United States in order to escape military service and took up his residence in Ohio, where he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed in that state until 1867. In that year he removed to Clinton County, Iowa, and worked there as a carpenter for a decade. In 1877 he removed to North Loup, Nebraska, where he was living at the time of his demise. His political belief was that of the republican party and he was much interested in public affairs. He was a minister in the Baptist Church and was a leader in its work in the communities in which he lived. He was twice married and was the father of twenty-four children, of whom our subject is the second in order of birth and of whom eighteen lived to maturity. John W. Clement received the benefit of the early schools of Ohio and was thoroughly grounded in the fundamental branches of learning, although the log schoolhouse and the crude benches would seem altogether inadequate today. When little more than a youth he joined Company E of the Benton Cadets, which organization was General Fremont's infantry bodyguard, and he served with that command in Missouri for three months. After fighting guerrillas in southern Missouri the Cadets returned to St. Louis and when Fremont was superseded by Hunter, the company was mustered out and sent home. Mr. Clement then enlisted in Company K, Twentieth Ohio Infantry, and saw active service in practically every state in the Confederacy, being in Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas. He participated in the siege of Vicksburg, the battles of Ball's Bluff, Natchez, Mississippi, Raymond and the siege of Atlanta. At the battle of Atlanta, on the 22nd of July 1862, he was engaged in tearing up a railroad and went to a nearby plantation to get something to eat. While eating he was taken prisoner by five rebels and he and his comrades were about to be hanged when some northern troops put the southerners to rout and he and his companions in danger were taken back to the Union camp. He veteranized after the siege of Vicksburg and reenlisted in the same company and regiment, serving therein until July, 1865, when he was discharged at Louisville, Kentucky. He returned to Ohio but not long afterward removed to Clinton County, Iowa, and learned the carpenter's trade under his father. For ten years he resided in Humboldt, Nebraska, but for the last thirty-five years has made his home in Madison County, Iowa. Since his return from the war he has devoted his entire attention to carpentering and building and has erected many structures which are still in an excellent condition and which are proof of his fine workmanship and thoroughness. He is now living practically retired, having accumulated a competence, and has the respect of his fellow citizens. On the 9th of March, 1868, Mr. Clement married Miss Lydia M. Kerns, who was born in Cassopolis, Indians, on the 22nd of January, 1849, a daughter of Isaac and Rebecca (Furrow) Kerns. Her father was a farmer and was for a number of years a resident of this county. Mrs. Clement passed away on the 22nd of June, 1911, leaving six daughters: Mary R, now the wife of Hugh Shearer, of Webster township; Viola R., who gave her hand in marriage to J. A. Harrison, by whom she has six children; Ina M, who is keeping house for her father; Josephine, the wife of George Huston, a farmer, and the mother of six children; Theresa, who married Melvin Huston, a resident of Montana, by whom she has one child; and Sibbie, who married Glenn Martin, by whom she has one child. Mr. Clement is a republican and has been quite active in local political circles. When the J. D. Craven Post, No. 322, G. A. R, of Macksburg was in existence he was prominent in its work and was one of its charter members. Although it has been discontinued he still endeavors to keep in touch with his surviving comrades of the Civil War. Although he is not connected with any church organization his life is in accord with the principle of Christianity, as he has striven to conform his conduct to the Golden Rule and all who know him bear witness to his integrity and kindness. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." DOAK & HARTSOOK The firm of Doak & Hartsook, of Winterset, is the leading implement house of Madison County and the business which they control has been established longer than any similar enterprise in the county. In 1875 William Hedge established an implement house, which he continued to conduct until 1888. In that year the firm became Koeler & Rhyno, and the next change came about in 1892, when the business came into the possession of Jones, Dickey & Company. Four years later the firm name was changed to Minturn & Bell, but in 1899 Mr. Bell sold his interest to Mr. Silliman and the business was conducted under the style of Minturn & Silliman. In 1909 W. H. Doak traded a valuable farm for the store and conducted it alone until 1913, when F. P. Hartsook purchased a half interest therein, and the firm became Doak & Hartsook. In the early days William Hedge, the founder of the business, sold a fourteen inch wood beam plow for twenty-two dollars and the same plow is now sold by Doak & Hartsook for fourteen dollars, which indicates something of the advance that has been made in the agricultural implement industry. Mr. Hedge sold the John Deere plows and Doak & Hartsook still handle them and also sell the Standard mower, the first models of which Mr. Hedge sold many years ago. Doak & Hartsook carry the products of only the best and most reliable factories and have a reputation for keeping a full and well selected line of farm machinery and vehicles. They handle the famous Velie wrought iron vehicles, thus caring out their policy of selling only the best. Their business methods are thoroughly in accord with that modern spirit in the commercial world which builds for the future, in seeking at all times to give the customer not only the greatest value in goods possible at the price, but also to give him the benefit of the experience and expert knowledge of the merchant, and to make courtesy the role of the store. The wisdom of this policy is apparent, as Doak & Hartsook are today recognized as the leading merchants in their line in the country and their trade is constantly increasing. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa WILLIAM WILMINGTON DRAKE William W. Drake, a farmer and stockman of Webster township, is a native of that township, born, February 2nd, 1868, of the marriage of Dennis and Maria (Crumrine) Drake, the father born in New Jersey in 1828 and the mother in Washington County, Pennsylvania, also in that year. Dennis Drake, who was born and reared upon a farm, came by wagon to Madison County in 1858 and entered government land, built a cabin and broke the land, thus transforming part of the wild prairie into a farm. He had the usual pioneer experiences and was one of the leaders in the promotion of the community enterprises. He helped to organize the Webster Methodist Episcopal Church and was on the building committee when the church edifice was erected. He was also quite prominent in political affairs and held a number of township offices. He passed away upon the homestead in January, 1908, while his wife's death occurred in 1906. Two of his sons are residing in this county, the brother of our subject being John N. Drake, of Jackson township. William W. Drake is indebted to the public schools of Webster township for his education and to his father for his early knowledge of agriculture. He remained at home and farmed nearby land until 1898. In that year he moved to Jackson township, where he still owns one hundred and sixty acres. However, in 1912, he rented one hundred and eighty acres in Webster township, which he is still operation. He feeds some stock and is proving very successful both as a stock-raiser and as a general farmer. On the 20th of March, 1894, Mr. Drake married Miss Effie Devault, a daughter of Henry Devault, who is mentioned at greater length elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Drake have four living children: Alfred, who was born in January, 1895; Cecil, born in December, 1899; Deva, whose birth occurred in 1904; and Loretta, born June 19, 1910. One son, Harold, died in infancy. Mr. Drake is a progressive in politics and in all phases of life is forward-looking, seeking to secure development along the right lines. Both he and his wife are quite active in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which they belong. They are widely known in Madison County and those who know them best esteem them most highly. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." ROBERT DUFF Among the many progressive and energetic farmers in this country is Robert Duff, residing on section 15, Jackson township. He was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, October 5, 1842, of the marriage of James and Elinor (Donnelly) Duff, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. The father removed to the Buckeye state, where he carried on general farming until 1859, when, with his family of four daughters and one son, he came overland to this country. He purchased land, a part of which is now in the possession of our subject, from a man by the name of Clark, who had received a patent for it from the government. When Mr. Duff settled here there were but few houses in the country and almost all of the work of development and improvement remained to be done. He at once set out trees and strove continually to make his home comfortable and attractive. He remained in this county until his death and took an active part in establishing schools and churches here. He was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church near his home and assisted materially in the erection of the house of worship. The church, however, was moved to Pitzer a number of years ago. Mr. Duff died when seventy-three years of age and his wife when she was seventy-one years old. Three of their children still live in this county, those beside our subject being Elizabeth and Margaret, who reside on part of the father's original homestead. Robert Duff was seventeen years of age when he accompanied the family on their removal to this county, and most of his education was acquired in Ohio. However, he attended school one year in this county. He remained at home with his parents until twenty-two years of age, when he enlisted at Winterset in Company D, Fifteenth Iowa Infantry, and served for eight months under Captain Fabrin and Colonel Pomootz. The regiment first went to Davenport, thence to Chattanooga and later joined Sherman on his march to the sea. Mr. Duff was mustered out at Washington, D. C., in 1865 and subsequently returned to this county and began farming the tract of land which he has operated continuously for the last fifty years. In that time the changes in the county have been but little short of marvelous, and it is a source of satisfaction to him that he has done his part in bringing about the rapid development of this locality. He has made many improvements upon his farm and as he manages his work well he has accumulated a competence. He specializes in the raising of sheep and Poland China hogs and as his stock is of good grade and is in excellent condition when sold it brings good prices upon the market. He has a good orchard and raises a certain kind of apple that is not found elsewhere in this county, the seed of which was brought from Ohio. In 1870 Mr. Duff married Miss Josephine Melton, who was born in Knox County, Illinois, July 20, 1853, a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Wight) Melton, the former born on the 4th of May, 1827, and the latter on the 1st of July, 1830. They were married in 1846 and resided upon a farm in Illinois until 1858, when they removed to Adair County, Iowa, locating on land just across the road from Madison County. Mr. Melton took a lively interest in public affairs and was widely known and highly esteemed. His last years were spent at the home of our subject, and he passed away on the 21st of February, 1899, having survived his wife since the 26th of March, 1890. To Mr. and Mrs. Duff have been born five children. Newton V., born on the 30th of December, 1872, married Miss Mary Alexander, a daughter of a veteran of the Civil War, living in Earlham, and to them has been born a son Russell. Myrtle M., born October 18, 1874, is the wife of William Hawkenberry, a carpenter of Earlham, and they have two children, Mackelvy and Leo. Milton C., born on the 24th of March, 1877, owns land in South Dakota and is following agricultural pursuits. He married Miss Tillie Bast and they have four children, Orland, Robert Earl, Lyman and Raymond. Ella E., born on the 13th of July, 1880, is the wife of Charles Rogan, the manager of the Dexter Mutual Telephone Company. Velma G., whose natal day was the 21sst of October, 1882, gave her hand in marriage to Arthur Aitchison, a farmer, and the make their home with our subject. Mr. Duff is a democrat politically and has for many years been one of those men who take the lead in bettering conditions. He had much to do with building the good roads of the county, and in the early days aided materially in the establishing of schools and churches, although he is not a member of any church. He has been elected to a number of township offices but has failed to qualify, as he prefers to perform his public duties as a private citizen. He is widely known throughout the county and his friends are legion, as his character and personality are such as command the warm regard of all who know him. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." FREDRICK PETER HARTSOOK Fredrick P. Hartsook, junior member of the firm of Doak & Hartsook, of Winterset, dealers in vehicles and farm machinery, is a native son of Madison County, born on the 18th of January, 1874. A sketch of his father, William Hartsook, appears elsewhere in this work. Fredrick P. Hartsook supplemented his public-school education by attending the Iowa Business College, where he took a thorough commercial course. Upon his return to Winterset he accepted the position of bookkeeper for Jones, Dickey & Company, implement dealers. He was connected with that firm for four years and was then for two years on the road, covering Missouri and Kansas. He next became connected with the firm of Mintuim (sp) & Silliman, successors to Jones, Dickey & Company, and later purchased an interest in the business. In 1909 he formed a partnership with W. H. Doak under the firm name of Doak & Hartsook and so well have their affairs been managed that they are now the leading dealers in their line in Madison County. Their trade is growing in volume and extending in territory year by year. The thorough knowledge of Mr. Hartsook concerning agricultural implements and methods of business has been a factor of no little importance in the steady increase in the patronage accorded the firm. On the 12th of June, 1900, Miss Lavina R. Foresman became the wife of Mr. Hartsook. She is a daughter of James and Mary E. Foresman, both residing in this county, and by her marriage she has become the mother of a daughter, Helen. Mr. Hartsook is a republican in politics, while his religious allegiance is given to the Presbyterian Church and his fraternal affiliation is with Lotus Lodge, No. 48, Knights of Pythias, of Winterset. All who have been brought in contact with him in business, fraternal or social relations agree in pronouncing him a man of honorable principles who strives in all the relations of life to meet fully the obligations resting upon him. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915". WILLIAM EMMONS HARTSOOK W. E. Hartsook, and efficient and well-to-do farmer residing in Lincoln township, is a native son of this county, his birth having occurred in Monroe township in 1865. His father, who was a farmer, died when our subject was a small boy, and Mr. Hartsook of this review early became accustomed to hard work on a farm. When seventeen years of age he hired out as a farm hand by the month and has continued to follow agricultural pursuits, now owning one hundred and eighty acres of well improved and valuable land in Lincoln and Monroe townships, his residence being tin the former township. He follows general farming, finding that more profitable than specializing in the production of one or two crops. His success is due entirely to his own industry and good management, and he is entitled to credit for what he has accomplished. Mr. Hartsook was married in 1894 to Miss Anna Greer, a native of Canada, and they have three children, Lyle, Fern and Edna. Mr. Hartsook indorses the platform of the republican party and supports it candidates at the polls but is not otherwise active politically. He is, however, at all times ready to give his support to worthy public measures and is a valued citizen of the county. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa," and retyped word for word as the copy was difficult to read. JWB 8/98 WILLIAM HARTSOOK William Hartsook has lived upon his present fine farm in Lincoln township for about sixty-one years and in the early days in this county met and overcame all of the difficulties and obstacles that confronted the first settlers. He was born in Gallia County, Ohio, on the 28th of December, 1828, a son of Peter and Ann (Wooten) Hartsook, the former born in Fredrick County, Maryland, in October, 1792, and the latter a quarter of a mile from the birthplace of her son William on the 17th of November, 1804. Her parents were Bell and Jane (Gilliand) Wooten, natives respectively of Scotland and Ireland. Our subject's paternal grandfather was William Hartsook, a native of Amsterdam, Holland, whence he and six brothers immigrated to America, settling first in Pennsylvania and later in Maryland. The grandfather fought in the Revolutionary war and did his part in securing the independence of the United States. In 1815, he removed to Ohio and continued to reside there until called by death. Peter and Ann (Wooten) Hartsook were married in Ohio and in 1850 removed to Knox County, Illinois. Three years later they drove overland to Madison County, Iowa, reaching Lincoln township in October. During the first night spent in this county they were guests of Andrew H. Bertholf, who freely extended them the hospitality of his log house. As there were ten children in each of the families, there was much crowding, but that was a minor matter in pioneer days. Mr. Hartsook entered land from the government in Monroe township and settled upon his farm, devoting his remaining years to its cultivation. He served his country well as a soldier in the War of 1812. He passed away when seventy-two years of age, but his widow survived until she reached the advanced age of ninety. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, but she was a Presbyterian. They were the parents of thirteen children: Mary Jane, the deceased wife of Paul Moore, of Knox County, Illinois: Mahala, who died when a girl of sixteen: Amelia, who died in infancy; Sarah, deceased, who was the wife of John A. Macumber; William, of this review; Cynthia, the deceased wife of E. R. Denny, a resident of Oklahoma; Balser, who died in Kansas; Elizabeth and Hiram, both of whom died in infancy' Salem, who passed away while in the Union Army during the Civil War; Benjamin F., whose demise occurred in Monroe township, this county, and who is survived by a widow and three children; David A., who passed away when twenty-two years old; and Melissa, who died in infancy. William Hartsook spent his boyhood days in Gallia County, Ohio. At one time the family started to move to Indiana but stopped on the way somewhere near Dayton, Ohio. The mother, who was a woman of extraordinary determination, felt that the move was an unwise one and prevailed upon the family to return to Gallia County. It was necessary to hire a man to take their goods back, and as the family was in most limited financial circumstances, our subject paid the moving bill by binding oats and pulling beans four or five seasons. In 1874 he made a visit to his old home county and recognized the man who had moved them back to Gallia County. The man, however, did not recognize him until he asked if he remembered "the boy who was such a good bean puller." Before he accompanied his parents to Iowa he worked upon the river and mad three trips to New Orleans, floating down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers on a flatboat of produce and returning by steamer. In 1850 he made a trip overland to California in search of gold, driving a mule team. More than once he narrowly escaped death on the long journey and on one occasion he and a companion were lost from the train and only accidentally located it in a clump of bushes, which hid all except, one corner of a the covered wagon. He remained in the Golden state for two and a half years but met with indifferent success. Upon coming to Iowa in 1853 he entered one hundred and sixty acres of land from the government, which he soon afterward traded, however, for the quarter section which had been entered by his brother-in-law, John A. Macumber. There was no sign of a building upon the place and the land was yet unbroken, but it had been his ambition for a long time to own land and he set to work to make out of this tract of wild prairie a cultivated farm. His energy and good judgement brought him success and he now owns two hundred and forty acres of land and has a splendid set of buildings upon the place. For about ten years after his marriage he and his wife lived in a one-room log house, sixteen by eighteen feet in dimensions, and the first improvement was the erection of a lean-to. On Christmas Day, 1869, they moved into their present residence, which is a well appointed farm house. In 1860 in Lincoln township Mr. Hartsook was united in marriage to Miss Catherine R. Smoot, who was born in Knox County, Illinois, on the 11th of July, 1844, a daughter of James W. and Jemima (Wight) Smoot, the former born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, May 12, 1801 and the latter in Rush County, Indiana, January 6, 1823. They settled in Illinois but eventually removed to Madison county, Iowa, locating in Lincoln township, where the father died at the age of eighty years and the mother when seventy-eight years old. They were the parents of five children: Mrs. Hartsook; Adeline, now Mrs. Charles Laidley, of Madison township; Coleman, who was murdered near Montrose, Colorado; Albert, who is unmarried and who makes his home with Mr. and Mrs. Hartsook; and William N., of Centerville, Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Hartsook have been born nine children: A. W. (Andrew William, a traveling salesman of Des Moines, who married Jane Seiler, by whom he has three children, Arthur, Robert and Fred: Elida, who died when twenty years of age; James W., a farmer of Adair County, Iowa, who married Miss Hettie Lake and has three children, Ralph, Lloyd and Fern; George, who passed away when but a young man of twenty-six years; F. P. (Frederick Peter), of Winterset, who married Miss Lavina Foresman, by whom he has a daughter, Helen; Nellie, the wife of Frank Bell, who is operating the farm belonging to our subject, and the mother of a son, Stanley; Sarah (Ellen), who gave her hand in marriage to Newton Newell, of Warren, Arkansas; Grace Adeline, the wife of Ralph T. Schoenberger, a farmer of Scott township, by whom she has three children, Catherine, John and Paul; and Ben Butler, a farmer of Lincoln township, who married Miss Vernie Hann, by whom he has four children, Loraine, Howard, Curtis and Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Hartsook have fifteen grandchildren. Mr. Hartsook and his wife have been members of the Christian Union Church in the neighborhood for years and have done much to promote the spread of its influence. He also belongs to Evening Star Lodge, No. 43, A. F. & A. M., of Winterset. He cast his first vote for Franklin Pierce and continued to support the democratic party until he became on of the organizers of the granger or greenback party, but is now a progressive republican. For a number of terms he was township trustee and he lacked but one term of being school director for twenty years. He celebrated the eighty-sixth anniversary of his birth on the 28th of December, 1914, and in 1910 he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding. He is not only one of the oldest men in the county but has probably lived longer on one farm than any other man within its limits. His health is still good and he can read newspapers without the aid of glasses. He and his wife are both very hospitable and are well liked as well as highly respected in their locality. When returning from the gold fields of California Mr. Hartsook traveled by water, sailing through Lake Nicaragua. He contracted fever in the tropics and nearly lost his life on the Caribbean Sea. He not only has many interesting recollections of the life in the mining camps of California but also of conditions in Madison County in the pioneer days when the comforts and conveniences that are now taken as a matter of course were unheard of and when there was much to test a man's resolution and courage. His standard of life has always been high and the honored old age which he is enjoying is the direct result of his integrity and industry in the years gone by. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." DEXTER HOWARD Dexter Howard, who was one of the earliest settlers of Madison County, was born in New York in 1822 and when thirty years of age made the overland journey to this county by wagon. He entered a claim from the government and lived upon his farm until his death, which occurred in 1887 when he was sixty-five years of age. He brought all of his land under cultivation and as he was energetic and industrious he was rewarded by bounteous harvests. In the days before the herd law went into effect he let his stock run on the open prairie and raised a large number of head annually. He continued to engage in farming and stock-raising until called to his reward and was highly respected by those who knew him. On the 24th of September, 1852, the third marriage certificate in Madison County was issued, authorizing the marriage of Dexter Howard and Elizabeth Moore. The bride was born in Scott County, West Virginia, on the 11th of November, 1831, a daughter of Henry and Tracia (Lloyd) Moore. Her father was born in that state in 1794 and served in the War of 1812. In 1834 he removed with his family to Indiana, where he resided until his death. Subsequently his wife and children came to Madison County, Iowa, arriving here in 1852. Mr. Howard was very active in all community affairs and helped to build the first Church of Christ erected in Winterset, which was then but a small village. He possessed the courage and resolution characteristic of all true pioneers and as obstacles arose his determination increased to accomplish his purpose in spite of them. In 1895 Mrs. Howard became the wife of John B. Lamb, who took up his residence in Des Moines County, Iowa, in 1848 and in Madison County four years later. For twenty-one years he worked in the old Buffalo Mills. At the time of the Civil war he gave indubitable proof of his patriotism by enlisting in Company E, Forty-seventh Iowa Infantry for service in defense of the Union. When Mrs. Lamb first came to this county, in 1852, she resided in Winterset, which was but a small settlement. The log house in which she lived after her marriage was one of the first built in Webster township and both it and its furnishings were extremely crude compared with those of the present day although at the time they were considered very good. There were all kinds of game in abundance and as houses were still relatively far apart, her home was often the stopping place for hunters. In the early days when the usual breadstuff was cornmeal, wheat flour was a luxury and she baked the first biscuit in the county. It was no uncommon thin for her to walk twelve miles to Winterset and the first time she rode to town, she rod in a wagon behind an ox team and sat on a beam across the wagon box. She did much spinning and made all of the cloth used in the clothing of the family, as well as did the sewing for the family. There was no phase of pioneer life with which she was not acquainted and the many privations that are inseparable from life on the frontier served merely to make the greater her power of endurance and to make yet stronger her naturally forceful character. She has always been a devout Christian, is a member of the Church of Christ and is held in the highest honor by all who know her. She is the oldest living settler in the township and makes her home with a grandson. Two of her children are residing in this county, Mrs. Nathan Binns and Mrs. Matt Johnson. To her and to her generation the county owes a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid, for it is due to such as she that it now enjoys abounding prosperity and all the comforts of civilization. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." ANDREW MACUMBER Andrew Macumber, who is practically living retired upon his land, is the owner of fourteen hundred acres and for many years was a farmer and stock-raiser on a large scale. He was born in Gallia County, Ohio, December 5, 1841, and is a son of John A. and Emily (Huntley) Macumber, also natives of that county, the former born on the 11th of October, 1820, and the latter on the 22nd of February, 1820. The paternal grandparents were Alexander and Esther Macumber, natives of Dartmouth township, Bristol County, Massachusetts, born respectively on the 13th of February, 1788, and the 2nd of November, 1786. Mrs. Emily Macumber passed away in Ohio on the 8th of October, 1846 and Mr. Macumber was subsequently married to Miss Sarah Hartsook, who was born in Gallia County, Ohio, August 2, 1827, and died in Madison County, Iowa, May 2, 1888. Mr. Macumber had removed to this county with his family in November, 1853. He entered government land in Lincoln township and devoted the remainder of his life to the development of his farm, passing away here on the 23rd of January, 1907. He was the father of twelve children, four by his first wife and eight by his second marriage, namely: Andrew, of this review; Henry, who died in Lincoln township; Alexander, a resident of Walnut township; Lindsey A., who resides in Webster township; William, who died in childhood; George and John, twins, both residing in Nebraska; Edgar is living in Oklahoma; James, who died in childhood; Peter, deceased; E. E., a resident of California; and Esther Ann, the wife of W. W. Greer, of Lincoln township. Andrew Macumber was a lad of eleven years when brought to this county by his parents and as pioneer conditions prevailed here at that time his educational opportunities were limited. On the 24th of October, 1861, when not quite twenty years of age, he enlisted in Company I, Fourth Iowa Cavalry, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out with his command at Atlanta, Georgia, on the 10th of August, 1865. He participated in many battles and his record was that of a brave and loyal soldier. Upon his return home he with his brother, Henry, purchased two hundred acres of land, which was later divided between them. As his resources increased he bought more land, believing it to be the safest investment, and is now the owner of fourteen hundred acres all in one body in Lincoln township. There are four sets of buildings upon the place and everything is kept in excellent repair. For forty years he fed from a carload of two hundred head of cattle per year and his profits from stock-raising were gratifying. He also did general farming and found that occupation also remunerative. He is now practically retired and has rented his land to his sons. Mr. Macumber was married in this county to Miss Elizabeth McKibban, who was born on the 21st of August, 1844, in Clinton County, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Ratcliff) McKibban, both natives of Clinton County, Ohio, whence they removed to Knox County, Illinois, in 1854 and to Iowa in 1864, settling in Lincoln township, Madison County. Both have passed to their reward. To Mr. and Mrs. Macumber have been born four children. W. E., operating a part of his father's land, married Ella Reynolds and has two children, Mildred and Winifred. Mary E., twin to W. E., is the wife of E. V. Callison, a farmer of Lincoln township, by whom she has three children, Albert, Lloyd and Wilbur. Elwood, who is also on his father's farm, married Verna Deardorf and they have five children, Robert, Roland, Morris, Francis and Marian. Ora, on the home farm, married Ella Kennedy and they have three children, Iris, Ruth and Avery. Mr. Macumber is a progressive republican and is willing to make any sacrifice of time and energy to promote the interests of that party. He had held a number of township offices and in the discharge of the duties devolving upon him has proved capable and conscientious. He is a member of the Pitzer Post, G. A. R., and his wife is a member of the Christian Union Church, in the work of which she has been quite active. Mr. Macumber has been one of the leaders in agricultural development in his county and his years of strenuous activity entitle him to a period of rest and leisure. Taken from the book, "History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." LINDSEY ALLEN MACUMBER Lindsey A. Macumber, a prosperous farmer of Webster township, this county, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, which is now Vinton County, on the 8th of October, 1846. Data concerning his parents will be found in the sketch of Andrew Macumber, of Lincoln township, which is given elsewhere in this work. Lindsey A. Macumber attended school in his native state and following the removal of the family to Madison County, Iowa, further pursued his studies in a log schoolhouse in Lincoln township. When twenty-one years of age he returned to the Buckeye state and attended school there for three months. He then came again to this county and began farming on his father's land. He followed agricultural pursuits in Lincoln township until 1897, when he removed to St. Charles, in the vicinity of which he owned a small farm. After ten years he took up his residence upon his present farm on section 1, Webster township, which is a highly improved property. He is now living practically retired, having accumulated sufficient capital to insure him of the comforts of life during the remainder of his days. In 1870 Mr. Macumber was married, Miss Emily Church, a native of Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, becoming his wife. Her father, Seymour Church, was born in 1808 and died in 1902, while her mother, who bore the maiden name of Nancy Van Wy, was born in 1811 and passed away in 1847, when she was yet a young woman. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Macumber served in the War of 1812. He father brought his family to Iowa in 1855, settling on North River, in Douglas township, this county. He was affected by the hard times of 1856 and 1857, but did not become discouraged and was eventually rewarded by prosperity. When he settled here conditions were those of a pioneer region and game abounded. He purchased land and began farming, living in Douglas township until 1880, when he removed to Steward County, Nebraska. His death occurred at Bee, that state, where he was living retired. He was the owner of considerable land in Nebraska and was a highly esteemed resident of Bee. His church membership was held in the Christian Church and he was very active in its work. He was married three times, the children of the first union numbering five girls and two boys, of whom Mrs. Anna Herron and Mrs. Macumber reside in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Macumber have three children, Clarence, who was born October 15, 1871, is interested in the Fender Manufacturing Company of Winterset, Iowa. He married Miss Caroline Fredrickson and has a son, George A. Gile E., born in 1873, is farming with his father. He married Miss Dora Holt, a representative of one of the pioneer families of this county, and they have five children, Emily L.; Thelma L.; Dorothy V.; Rex H.; and Eva C. Callie E., the only daughter, married Oscar Frederickson, a farmer of Walnut township, and they have five children, Marie; DeVerne; Delores; Lenore and Russell. Mr. Macumber is a prohibitionist in his political views and his religious affiliation is with the Church of Christ. His life has been rather uneventful, but has been filled with useful and efficient labor, and he has not only won a fair measure of material prosperity, but has also gained the respect of those who have been brought in contact with him. This was taken from the book, "History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." WILLIAM H. McCLEARY Among the extensive stock-raisers of Penn Township is numbered W. H. McCleary, who resides on section 12 and also gives some attention to general farming. He is a native of this county, born February, 1865, a son of Charles and Mary (Yost) McCleary, natives of Ohio. In 1859 the father came down the Ohio and up the Mississippi by steamboat to Keokuk and thence drove across the country to Madison County. He bought land in Jefferson township, which he cultivated the remainder of his life. Both he and his wife pass away in October of 1907. W. H. McCleary was reared and educated in Jefferson township and remained upon the homestead farm until he was twenty-seven years of age. He then went to Colorado, where he spent four years, and after his return was associated with his father in agricultural pursuits about twelve years. On the 12th of February, 1906, he rented the A. Diggs farm of two hundred and forty acres on section 12, Penn township, and for the last nine years has operated that place. Although he pays some attention to general farming, he specializes in the stock business, feeding from five to ten carloads of cattle annually. He also raises thoroughbred Poland China hogs, from the sale of which he derives a good profit. Mr. McCleary married Miss Maude Stevenson in March, 1913. She is a daughter of Grandison and Margaret (Hamden) Stevenson, natives of Ohio. The father, who was a farmer, removed to Iowa at an early day, and during the Civil war served as a soldier in the Union army for three years and four months. In his later years he followed the trade of a mason and also engaged in contracting. He passed away in 1909, but his widow survives him and resides in Des Moines. Mr. McCleary supports the democratic party and believes firmly in those basic principles for which Jefferson and Jackson stood and which have found many eminent exponents in the later history of our country. His religious faith is that of the Methodist Church. A native son of this county, he has always felt that his interests were identical with those of the county and has always been glad to cooperate with all movements seeking the best interests of his community. Taken from the book, "History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." ANTHONY SCHOENENBERGER Anthony Schoenenberger, deceased, was a successful farmer and stock-raiser of Madison County, and was numbered among the capitalists of the county. He was born on the 27th of November, 1852, a son of Nicholas and Louisa (Tennis) Schoenenberger, who in 1855 settled in this county. They were the parents of ten children, six of whom survive, namely: John and Ed, both of whom are represented elsewhere in this work and both of whom reside in Walnut township; Henry, of Winterset; Lou and Christina, of Des Moines, Iowa; and Ida Tresa, who is living in Union county, this state. Further details concerning the lives of the parents are found in the sketch of John Schoenenberger. Anthony Schoenenberger received a common-school education and in his youth was trained to agricultural pursuits. At an early age, he began farming for himself and as he was not only energetic and progressive in the cultivation of his land and the care of his stock, but also possessed marked business ability and managed his financial interests ably, he became in time one of the most extensive farmers and stockmen of this county. He resided four miles west of East Peru, in Walnut township, and his farm home was a very attractive one. At his death, which occurred on the 3rd of June, 1910, he left eleven hundred acres of fine land, all in a high state of cultivation and improved with excellent buildings. Mr. Schoenenberger was twice married, his first wedding being solemnized in Walnut township on the 19th of April, 1881, when Miss Emma Greer, a daughter of Thomas and Sarah Greer, became his wife. Mrs. Schoenenberger passed away in 1887. She was the mother of two children: Walker, who is farming in Alberta, Canada, and who married Miss Rose Moon; and Estella, who died when eight months old. On the 25th of September, 1904, Mr. Schoenenberger married Mrs. Rhoda (Fenimore) Hiatt, of East Peru. She is a daughter of William and Martha (Ogburn) Fenimore, the former of Scotch descent and both natives of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Fenimore were married in the Hoosier State but removed to Iowa in 1859, locating in Scott township, this county, upon the farm where their son, Anderson Fenimore, now resides. Mr. Fenimore, Sr., was a farmer and stockman by occupation during his active life but is now living retired at Carthage, Missouri, where he removed in 1909. He is eighty-one years of age and still enjoys excellent health and takes an interest in the events in his community and in the world at large. His wife passed away upon the farm in Scott township. Their daughter Rhoda, became the wife of Joseph Hiatt and to this union were born four children, two of whom survive, Eulah and Velma, who reside with their mother and are now attending college at Albany, Missouri. By her marriage to Mr. Schoenenberger she had two children. Frank and Merle, aged respectively eight and seven years, both of whom are attending the East Peru schools. Mrs. Schoenenberger continued to live upon the farm in Walnut township until 1910, when she rented it as well as the other lank and removed to East Peru, where she is now living. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of that village and takes a part in its work. She was born in Scott township and has passed her entire life within the borders of this county, where she is widely and favorably known. Mr. Schoenenberger gave his allegiance to the democratic party but was not active in political affairs as the oversight of his farming and stock-raising activities demanded his entire time and attention. He was not, however, lacking in public spirit but on the contrary participated in many movements that sought the welfare of the community. He was upright and honorable in all of his dealings and many there were who were glad to call him friend. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." EDWARD DAVID SCHOENENBERGER Edward D. Schoenenberger, a prosperous and well known farmer residing in Walnut township, was born upon the family homestead in that township on the 1st of July, 1870, the youngest son of Nicholas and Louisa (Tennis) Schoenberger, who are mentioned at length in the sketches of Anthony and John Schoenberger, which appear elsewhere in this work. Edward D. Schoenenberger attended school in district No. 4 of Walnut township and helped his father with the farm work until he reached the age of twenty-two, when he was married and removed to Monroe township, where he had purchased one hundred and twenty acres of land. He operated that place for eighteen years and in the meantime bought an additional one hundred acre tract. In 1910, he sold his property in Monroe township and purchased two hundred and fifteen acres on sections 6 and 7, Walnut township, where he is living at present. He feeds about two carloads of cattle and one of hogs each year, breeding pureblooded Hereford cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs. He also does general farming and prospers in all of his undertakings. On the 22nd of February, 1892, Mr. Schoenenberger was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Harrell, a daughter of Luther and Martha Harrell of Scott township, more extended mention of whom is made elsewhere in this volume. Th Mr. and Mrs. Schoenenberger have been born two children, Ree, who makes his home with his father and assists him with the farm work, Married Aleta Stilliman, a daughter of Charles Stilliman, a farmer of Scott township. Blanche is attending school in district No. 4, Walnut township. Mr. Schoenenberger is a democrat in politics and was for six years trustee of Monroe township. He is at present school director of district No. 4, Walnut township. Fraternally, he is connected with Lodge No. 555, A. F. & A. M., of Lorimor, Iowa, while his wife is a member of the Eastern Star and of the Zion Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is in sympathy with all efforts to promote the welfare of the community. He is a representative of a family that is well known in this county and, like the others of the name of Schoenenberger, is a progressive and successful agriculturist and a valued citizen. Article taken from the book, "History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." JOHN SCHOENENBERGER After thirty-seven years of active life, John Schoenenberger is now overseeing the operation of his farm, leaving the actual work mainly to his son. He has gained a handsome competence from farming and stock-raising and has achieved distinction in the political field, having represented his district in the state legislature. He was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, on the 5th of June, 1850, the oldest of ten children whose parents were Nicholas and Louisa (Tennis) Schoenenberger. The father, a native of Germany, came to the United States with his parents when but fourteen years of age, the family home being established in Pennsylvania. The paternal grandparents of our subject, John and Elizabeth Schoenenberger, resided in that state for a few years, the former being employed on the construction of the first railroad built there. Subsequently the family removed to Fairfield County, Ohio, where the grandparents pass away. In 1855 the parents of our subject removed with their children to the west, and on the 25th of June of that year located in Scott township, this county. The following spring, however, they settled on the Harper farm in Walnut township, containing one hundred and twenty acres, which they acquired and operated. It was subsequently known as the Schoenenberger homestead. The father died there in 1902, and his widow then made her home with her youngest son, Edward D., in Monroe township, where she passed away in 1904. John Schoenenberger remained at home until he was twenty-five years of age, his time in his boyhood and youth being divided between the work of the farm and acquirement of an education. He attended school in district No. 6 and district No. 2, Walnut township, but not being content with the knowledge gained there, continued to read and study at home until he became a well informed man. When twenty-five years old his marriage occurred and he then located on section 5, Walnut township, where he purchased eighty acres of land. After two years he traded it in on his present homestead, which includes three hundred and ten acres of land. He became the owner of five hundred acres, but as his children married and began life for themselves he gave them each a farm, and his own property now comprises three hundred and ten acres. He has always carried on general farming and has also devoted considerable attention to the raising of Jersey hogs and shorthorn and Jersey cattle, feeding about two carloads of cattle annually and from one hundred and fifty to two hundred hogs each year. He has attained gratifying financial prosperity and now rents his farm to his son, Iver Earl Schoenenberger, although he continues to direct its operation to some extent. He is a stockholder and was one of the organizers of the Savings Bank of Peru. On the 10th on March, 1875, Mr. Schoenenberger was united in marriage with Miss Lavina Travis, a daughter of M. B. and Lavina (Byer) Travis. Mr. and Mrs. Schoenenberger have five children, as follows: Adelaide L., born December 26, 1875, married Emory Nicholson, of Winterset, who has now passed away. To their union was born a daughter, Mary Lavina, who is fourteen years of age. Ralph Travis, born December 13, 1878, married Grace Adelaide Hartsook and they reside in Scott township. Their children are three in number, Kathryn, John and Paul. Walter James, born January 11, 1881, married Cora Jane Welch and is engaged in farming in Scott township. John Guy, born August 27, 1885, is a graduate of the State Agricultural College at Ames, Iowa, and is now a veterinary surgeon of Winterset. He married Miss Hazel Wheeler, of Des Moines, Iowa. Iver Earl, born January 31, 1890, is farming in Walnut township. He married Miss Lela Alice Deardorf, of Ohio township, and they have a son, Charley Carl. Mr. Schoenenberger has consistently voted the democratic ticket since age conferred upon him the right of franchise and he has been honored with a number of offices of public trust. For four years he served as assessor of Walnut township, for several years was township clerk and trustee, and for eighteen years was school treasurer of his district. In 1906 he was elected to the state legislature on the democratic ticket, although his district is ordinarily republican by a majority of eighteen hundred. He served for two years and fathered some important legislation. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Peru. Both have performed well the duties that lay before them and have contributed in no small degree to the community welfare. Taken from the book, "History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915." RALPH TRAVIS SCHOENENBERGER Ralph Travis Schoenenberger, a progressive and representative agriculturist of Scott township, operates a farm of three hundred and eighty acres on section 19 and also carries on stock-raising with excellent results. His birth occurred in Walnut township, this county, on the 13th of December, 1878, his parents being John and Lavina (Travis) Schoenenberger, of whom more extended mention is made on another page of this work. He acquired his education in the county schools and at Winterset and when not busy with his text-books, assisted his father in the operation of the home farm, thus early on becoming familiar with all of the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He has made farming his life work and is now operating the E. E. McCall place of three hundred and eighty acres in Scott township, conducting it according to the most modern methods of agriculture and maintaining it as a productive and highly remunerative property. Mr. Schoenenberger likewise devotes considerable attention to stock-raising and has met with commendable success in all of his undertakings. On the 28th of November, 1900, he was united in marriage to Miss Grace Adeline Hartsook, her parents being William and Catherine R. (Smoot) Hartsook, a sketch of whom appears on another page of this volume. To our subject and his wife have been born three children, namely: Kathryn Lovina, John H., and Paul. Mr. Schoenenberger gives his political allegiance to the democracy and has done valuable service as a member of the school board, the cause of education finding in him a stalwart champion. His entire life has been spent in Madison County and both he and his wife are widely and favorably known within the circle of their acquaintances. Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915."