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This prohibition pertains to all photographs, text files, and graphics. I hope you find this information of value in your genealogy research. Marion John Rice, mjrice@dakotacom.net ___________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Polk County, Iowa Please visit the Polk County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/polk/ ____________________________________________________________________________ "The History of Polk County, Iowa" published by the Union Historical Company, Birdsall, Williams & Co. 1880. Polk Township Biographies Walnut, Bloomfield, Grant, Four Mile, Allen, Camp, Beaver, Clay, Delaware, Saylor, Valley, Webster, Jefferson, Crocker, Douglas, Franklin, Washington, Elkhart, Lincoln, Madison FRANKIN TOWNSHIP. BIDDLE, WILLIAM-Farmer, section 20, P. 0. Altoona. Was born in Germany, June 23, 1823, followed the business of a mercantile clerk until he was twenty-six years of age, then became postmaster, under contract and followed that until 1851. Immigrated to the United States and settled in Franklin township, Polk county, Iowa, where he now owns 160 acres of land, 120 under cultivation. He was married to Josephine Stehle, of Germany. They have six children: Christian, Charles, Tullius, Emma, Ingnetz and Albert, all living in Polk county. He was a volunteer in the army of his country during the disturbance of 1848. Was among the first settlers of this township. BONDURANT, A. C.-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 31, P. O. Altoona. Among the many. enterprising citizens of Polk county may be mentioned the subject of this sketch, who was born in Sangamon county, Illinois, on the first day of September, 1829, and was raised thereon a farm. He started in life with a laudable ambition to succeed, and, with nothing but his willing hands and hopeful heart to overcome all obstacles, he commenced to build on the solid foundation of honest industry. He availed himself of a cherished plan to locate in the promising State of Iowa, and in 1004 BIOGRAPHICAL. 1857 came to Polk county and purchased land in this and Douglas townships and from year to year he has added to his possessions and now owns over twenty-five hundred acres of land and he has proved himself one of the most practical as well as successful agriculturalists in the county. As a stock-raiser and feeder he takes a front rank. The small house he first built after his arrival has changed to a stately mansion, surrounded with stately shade and ornamental trees, and his home gives every indication of ease and comfort. He has been closely identified with the interests of the county and his influence is always on the side of right and justice, and having turned the whole force of his life in one direction, has secured the reward which must follow persistent, honorable effort. He was married October 27, 1861, to Miss Margaret M. Brooks, of Rising Sun, Iowa, a lady whose life has been devoted to making home happy and one who proves to be her husband's best counselor. They have six children: Emma (born August 23, 1862), Fannie ( born October 22, 1864), Florence (born September 26, 1870), Charles B. (born December 4, 1873), Nellie (born November 23, 1874), Alexander (born October 1,1878). Mr. and Mrs. Bondurant are both active members of the Christian Church and are among its most active workers and most liberal contributors. Mr. B., in order to guard against any future embarrassment of the church, has deeded to it forty acres of good land, an act that indicates his interest in its present as well as future welfare. BROTHERS, JESSE-Farmer, section 35, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Pasquotank county, North Carolina, in 1824, and was raised there and in Guilford county, North Carolina, until he was twenty-one years of age. Then moved and settled in Wayne county, Indiana, where he resided until 1856, when he came to Iowa and settled in Jasper county. Lived there until 1866, when he came to this county and settled in this township, and now owns 160 acres of land, mostly under cultivation. He followed the occupation of carpenter until he came to Iowa, when he commenced agricultural pursuits. Was married to Eliza Crawford, born in Ohio, in 1851. They have four children: Leroy, William, Mary Jane and Samuel. Have lost .one child. CAHOUN, WILLIAM H.-Farmer, section 22, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Meigs county, Ohio, April 21, 1840, and remained there until 1858, when he came to Iowa, settling in this township. He is the owner of 120 acres of land, nearly all of which is under cultivation. August 14, 1862, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. McCleary, daughter of Abel and Susanah McCleary. They have two children living: Rose and Jennie L. Have lost two. Mr. C. has held the offices of township trustee, ,constable, road supervisor, etc. He and his wife are connected with the M. E. Church. CHAMBERS, S. E.-Farmer, section 26, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Harrison county, Ohio, October 10, 1834, and resided there until 1854, when he came to Iowa and settled in Polk county. Has followed farming from youth and now owns 120 acres of improved land. He was married February 29, 1868, to Elnora Schafer, of Jasper county, Iowa. They have six children: Franklin G., William P., Charles Emery, Harrison C.; Samuel Edwin and Mary Isabella. He enlisted July 21, 1863, in the Eighth Iowa cavalry and was promoted to sixth corporal. Joined Rosecrans at Louisville, Kentncky, thence to Nashville and Jobnsville. Camped during that winter at Waverly, Tennessee, and in the spring re- FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP. 1005 turned to Nashville, thence to Chattanooga, and was on Batty's Rockyface expedition, Tennessee, Dalton Hill, Georgia, Resaca, Kingston, Big Shanty, in the Seven Day's fight, ordered on general raid with Wilson, crossed Mississippi and Alabama, was in the battles of Tuscaloosa and Selma, Alabama, thence to Macon, Georgia, there received news of Lincoln's death. Was mustered out at Macon, August 28, 1865. Mr. Chambers has held the office of assessor of the township and was also trustee for several terms in Jasper county. He is identified with the Congregational Church at Mitchellville, and his wife is also a member of the same. CRAWFORD, H.-Farmer, section 5, P. 0. Mitchellville. Was born in Butler county, Ohio, in 1822, and was raised there until about nineteen years of age. He came to Iowa in 1854 and settled in this township, where he now owns forty-two acres of land. He was married December 31, 1847, to Elizabeth McClay, daughter of Richard and Sarah McClay, of Wayne county, Indiana. They have a family of four children living: Nancy Ann (born July 6, 1854), Eda (born October 24, 1856), James M. (born September 5, 1859) and Daniel P. (born September 21, 1864). DAVIS, J. E.-Farmer, section 6, P. 0. Mitchellville. Was born in Erie county, New York, May 24, 1832 and made it his home until 1839, when, with his parents, he moved to Menard county, Illinois. There resided until 1865, when he came to this State and settled on his present homestead of 290 acres, all of which is under cultivation. He was married January 17, 1860, to Miss M. R. Virgin, of Knox county, Ohio. They have two children: James W. and George B. Mr. D. has held important township offices and has also figured conspicuously in state and county elections. DEARINGER, DAVID W.-Farmer, section -, P. 0. Altoona. Is the son of M. and Matilda Dearinger and was born June 17, 1848 near Indianapolis, Indiana. He lived there until 1850, when he came to Jasper county, Iowa, and lived there until 1874, when he took up his residence in this county and township. Owns a farm of eighty acres. On the fifth of April, 1875, he was married to Miss Carolina M. Voris. She is a daughter of John and Jane Voris, of Marion county, Iowa. They have two children: Amos B. and Banner B. He and his wife are identified with the M. E. Church. FAIR, J. D.-Farmer, section 7, P. O. Altoona. Was born in VanWert county, Ohio, October 14, 1853, and was left an orphan at an early age. He was brought up by Mrs. McQueen, of Franklin township. Has followed the occupation of farming from youth and owns a farm of seventy acres. He was married October 3, 1875, to Elizabeth Haines, of Polk county, Iowa. They have one child, Rosetta (born April 21, 1878). HENNINGER, GEORGE-Farmer, section 33, P.O. Mitchellville. Was born in Medina county, Ohio, April 13, 1843, and after leaving there removed with his family to Henry county, Illinois. In 1868 he came to Iowa and settled where he now resides. He and his brother now own 240 acres of land. During the war he enlisted in February, 1865, in the Ninth Illinois cavalry, and during the service was on detached duty, and was mustered out at Selma, Alabama. HUDSON, W. T.-Farmer, section 32, P. 0. Altoona. Was born in Shelby county, Tennessee, February 15, 1844, and when young he moved with his parents to Jefferson, Arkansas, and in 1851 to Saline county, same State. He came to Iowa in 1861 and settled in this community, and in June, 1006 BIOGRAPHICAL. 1863, enlisted in the Eighth Iowa cavalry. Participated in the battles of Resaca, Lovejoy, Casaville, and was with Sherman's March to Atlanta. Was taken prisoner with nearly all the regiment and sent to Andersonville, where he remained until the close of the war. He returned home and now owns 125 acres of land. He was married September 10, 1867, to Mrs. Eliza, widow of the late John Brown, of St. Louis. By this union they have three children: Ada, Frank, and Anna. Mrs. Hudson has one daughter by former marriage, Marian C. Brown. Mr. Hudson has held several township offices, and is also a member of the G. A. R. Post at Mitchellville. HUFFMAN, JOHN W.-Farmer, section 17, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born February 24, 1844, in Dearborn county, Indiana, and in 1870 moved and settled in Johnson county, this State. There he lived until 1871 he came to this county and settled in this township, and now owns 120 acres of land, all in cultivation. In 1862 he enlisted in company B, Sixty eighth Indiana infantry. Participated in the battles of Dalton,, Decatur and Nashville, and at Dalton was wounded. He was sent to the hospital at Evansville, Indiana, and remained six months. Was promoted for an act of bravery to color-bearer and first lieutenant, and held these positions until the close of the war. His father served in the Eleventh Kentucky. Was captured at Marysville, Tennessee, and died in Andersonville prison. October 29,. 1865, he was married to Martha Shackelford, of Ripley county, Indiana.. They have three children: Laura E., Ira E., and George A., all living. Mr., Hufman has held the offices of township trustee, clerk, assessor, treasurer,. secretary, etc., for several years. HUNTER, C. E.-Farmer, section 17, P. O. Altoona. Was born in, Perry county, Ohio, May 14, 1842, and lived there until 1853, when, with his parents, he moved to Iowa and settled in Van Buren county. There he resided until 1856 when he located in Hocking county, Ohio, and in 1858 he returned to Van Buren county, Iowa, and lived there until 1863. July 28th, of that year, he enlisted in company C, Eighth Iowa cavalry. The regiment was detached as guard of the South Railroad, quartered,. Sec. 49, and remained there until March, 1864. Was with Sherman on his march to Atlanta, taken prisoner with nearly all the regiment, sent to Andersonville, and was there and in other prisons about seven months. Was then removed to Goldsboro, where, in company with six others, he effected his escape to a swamp eight miles west of Wilmington. Four days after they were rescued by the Union soldiers. He was mustered out at Clinton, Iowa. December 6,1866, he was married to Martha A. Vaught,, of Jefferson county, Iowa. They have three children living: Leota F., Ira A., and Dora E. Have lost one child. Mr. Hunter owns ninety-two acres of land. Has been clerk of township and held other important offices. JAMIESON, JOHN-Farmer, section 6, P. O. Elkhart. Was born September 28,1841, at Cragie, Scotland, and lived there until 1866, when he emigrated to America and first settled at La Porte county,. Indiana. There he lived for three months when he came to this county,. locating where he now resides. Owns a farm of 201 acres, all in cultivation. February 12, 1873, he was married to Miss Anna, daughter of Andrew and Anna Brown, of Cragie, Scotland. They have two children living: Anna (born July 14, 1876) and John B. (born April 26, 1880) Have lost two. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP. 1007 JOHNSON, L. W.-Farmer, section 8, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Harrison county, Ohio, November 25, 1826, and resided there until ten years of age, when he moved to Van Wert county, same State, living there until 1856.. He then came to Iowa and settled on his present location, and is the owner of about 500 acres of land. On the 1st of April, 1850, he was married to Miss Nancy Scott, daughter of John and Elenor Scott, of Ohio, but formerly of Brook county, Virginia. They have six children: Amos R., Maggie I., I. W., Ida I. and Davis living, and one deceased. Mr. Johnson has held important county and township offices. LACEY, ISAAC T.-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Carter county, Tennessee, June 17,1821, and when young, engaged in farming, which he has followed up to the present time. In 1854 he came to Iowa-settling in Jasper county, where he remained until 1872, when he came to this county. He owns a farm of 250 acres. Has always taken an active interest in all that pertains to the prosperity of the township. On the 19th of September, 1844, he was married to Miss Mary J. Boyd, of Carter county, Tennessee. They have seven children living: Susan E. (born January 25, 1846), George N. (born July 30, 1859), James R. (born June 6, 1852), Isaac F. (born November 11, 1856), William H. (born August. 28, 1858), Ulysses S. (born December 6, 1865) and Jonathan L. (born December 17, 1868). They have, lost six. Mr. L. and wife are prominent members of the M. E. Church. LEE, EPHRAIM-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P. O, Mitchellville. Was born in Wayne county, Indiana, in 1832, and raised in Grant county until he was twenty-one years of age. He came to Iowa in 1853 and settled in Warren county, where he lived one year, then moved and settled in Polk county. He owns eighty-five acres of good land. He was married to Eliza Ann Lee, of Polk county, in 1855. They have four children living: Flora Aletta, Laura Alice, Ishmael and John. They have lost two. LULL, FRED-Farmer, section 5, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Windsor county, Vermont, June 10, 1834, and was there raised until sixteen years of age, then moved to Detroit, Michigan, and in 1866 came to Iowa, settling in Franklin township. He now owns ninety acres of improved land. Mr. Lull has held important township offices, and has always taken an active part in the educational interests of the county. Has been appointed delegate to State and county conventions (Republican). Has always taken an active part in the political interests of the county and been a liberal supporter of religious associations, schools, etc. He came here with limited means and success has attended his efforts. He was married August 25, 1856, to Mary E., daughter of John and Margaret Davis, of La Salle county, Illinois. They have two children: Addie (born April 25, 1859) and Charles (born May 11, 1862 McCLEARY, F. M.-Farmer, section 27,P. O. Mitchellville. Was born near Leesburg, Indiana, on the 26th of October, 1850, and in 1853 came to Iowa and was raised here. He was married December 25, 1874, to Emma E. Kennedy, a daughter of William and Sarah Kennedy, of Indiana. They are the parents of one child, Oliver E. (born December 8, 1875). He has taken an interest in educational matters, and has held the office of road supervisor. Mr. McCleary owns 120 acres of land. McGLEARY, ABEL J.-Farmer, section 22, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Kosciusko county, Indiana, on the 30th of August, 1841, and when 1008 BIOGRAPHICAL. twelve years of age removed to Iowa, locating in this township. Here he has grown to manhood a farmer and now owns 265 acres of land. October 24, 1862, he was married to Emily C. Hedges of this township and county, They have four children living: Jackson G., Eugene E., Susannah A. and Samuel E. Have lost one. Mr. McCleary has been for some time connected with the M. E. Church as class-leader, steward and superintendent of the Sabbath-school. McQUEEN, R. S.-Farmer, section 15, P. O. Mitchellville. Is the son of Anthony and Ellen McQueen, and was born February 11, 1857. His mother was the daughter of Richard and Mary Pring, of Van Wert county, Ohio. She was married to Anthony McQueen, of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, by which union they had six children: Richard S., Mary Elizabeth, William Thomas, Albert, Almira and Matista. The farm of 160 acres is the undivided estate of the late Anthony McQueen, father of the subject of our sketch. All the family are at present living upon it. MALONEY, DANIEL-Farmer, section 8, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Tepperary county, Ireland, June 2I, 1832, and was raised there till 1848, then immigrated to the United States and settled in Addison, Vermont. Has followed farming from youth. He came to Iowa February 28, 1856, and settled in Franklin township, where he now owns 860 acres of land, nearly all improved. He was married August 15, 1857, to Bridget Brennen, daughter of James and Margaret Brennen, of Donigal county, Ireland. They have three children: James E. (born December 18, 1859), Daniel (born June 16, 1865) and John W. (born May 5, 1867). For the first two winters after coming Mr. M. fought with the usual privations and hardships which fall to the lot of the early settlers of a new country. MARMON, PETER-Farmer, section 26, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Logan county, Ohio, August 9, 1833, and was raised there until he was seventeen years of age. Followed school teaching in youth, came to Iowa in 1855 and settled in Franklin township, where he now owns a good farm of 200 acres, mostly improved. He was married March 7, 1867, to Mary Lee, of this township. Have six children: Harlow W. (born December 28, 1867), Zilpah (born August 9, 1869), Ruth (born January 25, 1871), Frederick W. (born August 9, 1873), Victor B. (born January 30, 1876), Nathan (born June 9, 1873). He enlisted August 4, 1862, in the Ninty-sixth Ohio infantry, and was in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Grand Coteau, La. Was on Red River Expedition. Was wounded slightly at Arkansas Post, taken prisoner at Grand Coteau and sent to Alexandria prison, there left six months, when he was paroled and mustered out at Mobile, Alabama, July 6, 1865. Was promoted to rank of second lieutenant and served until the close of the war. He was elected justice of the peace in the fall of 1877, and still holds that position. Has held other important offices and has been a delegate to both the State and county conventions, and has also taken active interests in educational matters. MATTERN, W. S.-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P. O. Mitchellville. He was born in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, January 8, 1848. He came with his parents to Iowa in 1856 and settled in Polk county. Commencing here with very limited means, he now owns an improved farm of 240 acres of good land. He was married to Miss Mary Payne, of Filmore county, Nebraska, October 9, 1873. They have two children living: Bertha (born December 4, 1875), Ralph (born July 10, 1878). They FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP. 1009 have lost one. Mr. Mattern is one of the most enterprising men of Polk county. He owns 160 acres of fine prairie land in Filmore county, Nebraska, which he is now having improved. He was also identified among the many patriotic citizens, who helped save the Union. He enlisted the summer of 1863 in the Eighth Iowa cavalry. Participated in the battles of Cassville, New Hope Church, Lost Mountain, etc. NOBLES, J. C.-Farmer, section 16, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Lexington, Kentucky, March 30, 1824, and was raised in Edgar county, Illinois, until sixteen years of age, when, with his parents, he settled in Green county, Wisconsin, and resided there until 1865. He came to Iowa in 1865, settling in this county and township, where he now owns 100 acres of land, nearly all improved. He married Miss Nancy Hammond July 9, 1846, daughter of John and Christine Hammond, of Green county, Wisconsin. They have four children living: Lettie (born May 14, 1847), Flora (born September 6, 1857), Ella J. (born October 25, 1864), Effie D. (born May 4, 1872. Five are deceased. PRENTICE, PITT-Farmer, section 16, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born on the 31st of July, 1845, a native of McDonough county, Illinois, and resided there until 1853. He then removed with his parents to this county, settling in this township, and is now the owner of an imtroved farm of 70 acres. On the 29th of August, 1872, he married Miss Sarah E. Young, daughter of John S. and Mary Young, of this county. They have two children living: Fannie (born February 26, 1876) and Edith (born January 31, 1878). PRICE, C. W.-Farmer, section 20, P. O. Altoona. Was born in Rush county, Indiana, December 28, 1848, and was there raised. In 1869 he removed to Iowa and settled in this township, where he has since resided, and now owns 80 acres of land. February 14, 1873, he married Miss Sarah Keasey, daughter of S. H. and Sarah Keasey, of Douglas township, this county. Mr. Price has held several offices in the township and is at present clerk of the same. PRING, W. C.-Farmer, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Van Wert county, Ohio, and when young commenced farming, which he has since followed. He came to Iowa in 1857 and settled in Franklin township, Polk county, where he owns a farm of 120 acres. He married Catharine Johnson, daughter of Joel and Lavinia Johnson. They have five children: Leroy, Gilbert, Minevra, Theodore and Worth. Himself and brother were among the early settlers of the township. PRING, W. T.-Farmer, section 16, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born September 2, 1834, in Van Wert county, Ohio, and is a son of Richard and Mary Pring. He remained there until 1857, when he came to Iowa and settled in this township and now owns 40 acres of land. His marriage was in 1855, at which time Miss Adeline Brown, of Van Wert county, Ohio, became his wife. She was formerly of Lawrence county, Pennsylvania. They have seven children: Emma J., Mary, Obadiah, Frank G., Richard P., Lena B. and Laura. Mr. P. has held various offices in his township PRUNTY, B. F.-Farmer, section 19, P. O. Altoona. Was born April 15, 1841, in Morgan county, Illinois, and when young he moved to Marion county, this State. In 1845 he settled in Jasper count, and in the fall of 1861, enlisted in the Fourteenth Iowa infantry. He was in the battles of Forts Henry and Donelson, and at the latter place was taken sick 1010 BIOGRAPHICAL. and removed to Mound City Hospital, and there remained three months. Then joined his regiment at Corinth, Mississippi, and was in that battle, and also that of Jackson. The regiment was sent to Davenport, Iowa, to reorganize, and from there he was sent to Cairo, Illinois, thence to Vicksburg, and on the Red River Expedition and joined Sherman, but becoming ill, he was sent to Keokuk where he remained until the end of the war. Was promoted to eighth corporal of company E, and mustered out at Davenport in the fall of 1864. He settled in Camp township, this county, and lived there until 1869 when he came to this township, and now owns a farm of 720 acres, in cultivation. In October, 1868, he was married to Susan A. Ingle of Jasper county. They have five children: Charles O., Abbie A., Sadie, Bertie S. and Hattie S.; lost one. SNYDER, S.-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 12, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1820; there resided with his parents until about twelve years old, when they moved to Crawford county of the same State, and was raised a farmer. In 1853, he came to Iowa and settled in Jasper county, where he resided about one year; thence to Polk county. He came here with very limited means, and now owns a valuable farm of 460 acres in a good state of cultivation. He was married May 4, 1844, to Miss Catharine Hinker of Erie county, Pennsylvania. They have seven children living: Azriah, Susannah, Adeline, Emma, Mary, Andrew S. and Adelle. They have lost four. The lives of himself and family are closely associated with the M. E. Church. STOLL, JOHN F.-Farmer, section 30, P. O. Altoona. Was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, October 20, 1830, and was there raised until twenty-three years of age, following the occupation of turning in his youth. In 1853 he emigrated to the United States, locating in New York City, where he remained one year, and then moved and settled in Philadelphia, there he resided two years, when he went to Crawford county, Ohio, and in 1866 came to Iowa. He owns eighty acres of land. He takes an active part in educational matters, and is identified with the Dunkard Church, and is one of its liberal contributors. He was married to Caroline Staky of Crawford county, Ohio, January 30, 1866. Have two children: Henry William (born October 30. 1866), Albert Samuel (born December 16, 1868). TRULLINGER, ELI-Farmer, section 34, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, August 31, 1816, and resided there until 1826, when he moved to Fountain county, Indiana. In 1843, he came to Iowa and settled in Jefferson county, and three years later came to his present location. Owns a farm of 400 acres. September 10, 1838 he was married to Sarah A. Vankirk, daughter of Ira and Mary Vankirk of Hamilton county, Ohio. She died August 23, 1876, leaving six children living: Dennis, Sarah J., Emma A., Levissa S., Marinda and William J. Five are deceased. He was one of the first settlers of the county, as well as of the township, and has been identified with its best interests. Has held the office of township clerk, trustee and justice of the peace, and also been identified with school organizations. TYLER, D. E.-Farmer, section 35, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, November 21, 1824, and resided there until 1854. Followed the business of milling as his father was engaged in that business, and in 1851 he came to Iowa. He remained about six months, when he returned to New Hampshire, and stayed there until the spring of 1854, when he returned to Iowa and settled in Franklin township, and he FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP. 1011 now owns 110 acres of land, mostly improved. He was married January 25, 1848, to Miss Martha J. Mitchell of Claremont, New Hampshire. They have four children living: Albert (born January 11, 1857), James born July 22, 1859), Ada M. (born October 29, 1860) and Henry S. (born March 8, 1875). They have lost two. Mr. Tyler was elected justice of the peace in 1855, and held the office for two years. WALKER, S. H.-Farmer, section 84, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born at Claremont, New Hampshire, February 23, 1820, and was raised there until 1857, when he came to Iowa and bought forty acres of land in Franklin township. He returned to New Hampshire, after a stay of about ten months, and remained there until the spring of 1859, when he moved his family to his farm in this township. He followed the occupation of mason in his youth, until after his farm was all improved. Now owns 220 acres of land, nearly all under cultivation. Was married April 26, 1842, and has five children living: Thyelman (born June 3, 1842), Adillion E. (born April 31, 1849), Addie A. (born April 26, 1854), Lizzie E. (born August 6, 1863) and Matt. D. (born January 1, 1865). Mr. Walker was elected justice of the peace in 1860, which office he held two years, has also been identified with the educational interests of his township. WELLS, J. P.-Farmer, section 6, P. O. Elkhart. Born in Fleming county, Kentucky, June 2, 1826, and raised in Rush county, Indiana, until 1857, when he came to Iowa and settled in Polk county. He owns eighty acres of land. He was elected justice of peace in 1879, and held other township offices. He was married June 2, 1853, to Miss Ann Remington of Rush county, Indiana. They have four children: Leoly F., William B., Gamaliel J. and Charles S. Mr. Wells and wife are identified with the M. E. Church, of which he has been steward and Sabbath-school superintendent. WIGMINN, F.-Farmer, section 17, P. O. Altoona. Was born in Germany, April 22, 1838, and has followed farming from youth. Immigrated to the United States in 1866 and settled in La Porte county, Indiana, where he resided four months, and then came to Iowa and located in Franklin township, where he now own 120 acres, about all under cultivation. He was married November fi, 1879, to Joanna Riley, daughter of Jacob and Mary Riley of Lee county, this State. WILSON, JOHN-Farmer, section 33, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born February 24, 1827, in Washington county, this State, and there resided for some time. Then came to this county and took up his residence in Franklin township, and has since lived here. Owns 260 acres of land. March 11, 1862, Mary, daughter of Samuel and Mary Hedges, of this county, became his wife. They have six children: Sarah E., Emma J., Nettie A., Samuel G. and Rosa B. living, and one deceased. Mr. Wilson has been prominently identified with the educational interests of the township. WOODROW, I. S.-Farmer, section 23, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Hendricks county, Indiana, February 2, 1850. He came with his parents to Iowa, when but four years age, and settled in this county. Owns a farm of 60 acres of land. He has served as a member of the board of supervisors, and has held other township offices. He has taken an active part in the educational interests of the county. He has always been a liberal contributor of all religious associations. He was married to Miss Mary 1012 BIOGRAPHICAL. Pring, of this county. They have one child. Their religious preference is with the Christian Church. WOODROW, W. H.-Farmer, section 28, P. O. Mitchellville. Born in Wayne Co., Indiana, March 29, 1836, but was raised in Hendricks county until 1854. He then came to Iowa, settling in this township, where he now owns sixty-two acres of land. He was married August 14, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Lee, of Franklin township. They have four children: Anna E. (born May 17, 1867) and Mary (born September 15, 1875). Have lost two. He enlisted in 1862, in the Twenty-eighth Iowa, and was in the battles of Vicksburg, Black River Bridge, Champion's Hill, Port Gibson and Spanish Fort. Was taken sick at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and sent to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, and remained about three months, when he returned and joined his regiment at Carlton, near New Orleans. Was on march from Vicksburg around Black River. Returned to Vicksburg, and was sent to help General Banks, on his Red River expedition. Was mustered out at Hamburg, Texas, in 1856. Returned to this county in August of the same year.