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1921 Shelby Co. Grove Twp. Map

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FARMERS' DIRECTORY OF GROVE TOWNSHIP

Abbreviations: Sec., section; ac., acres; wf., wife; ch., children; ( ), years in county;
O., owner; R., renter.

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Argotsinger, G. M. Wf. Viola; ch. Kenneth. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 107 ac., sec. 15. (29.)
Assmann, Albert. Wf. Emma; ch. Lenora, Ferdinand, Joseph, Carl, Anton, Mary, Alfanc, Isabelle. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 160 ac., sec. 22; O. 300 ac., sec. 21; O. 40 ac., sec. 28, and in Washington Twp., O. 40 ac., sec. 3. (46.) "Burr Oak Grove Farm."

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Baker, Ernestine. Ch. Lena, Wm., Emma, John, Edward. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 79.75 ac., sec. 16. (5.)
Baldwin, Wm. Wf. Hattie; ch. Bessie, Myrtle, Pearl, Julietta, Jess, Wm. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 296 ac., sec. 20. (14.)
Bauer, Peter. Wf. Fannie; ch. Jack, Mary, Fannie, Peter, Emma, John, Wally, Lambert, Joe, Alys. P. O. Earling, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 26. (7.) Owner, Ulrich Albers.
Baughman, Harold. Wf. Hallene. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 32. (34.)
Bauman, A. Wf. Helen; ch. Edward, Oscar, Florence. P. O. Earling, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 35. (12.) Owner, Wenzel Hahn.
Benedict, Wm. Wf. Amy; ch. Wm. J., Louis, Josephine, Alice, Rose, Charles, Helen, Frank, George. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 40 ac., sec. 5; R. 40 ac., sec. 4. (2.) Owner, Wm. J. McCord.
Berndt, Charles. Wf. Maggie; ch. Edna, Christ, Peter. P. O. Dow City, R. 3. R. 156.50 ac., sec. 1. (19.) Owner, Weber Bros.
Berndt, Wm. Wf. Annie M.; ch. Mary, Fred, Sophie, Stella, Martha, John, Clara, Bertha, Charles, Frank. P.O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 130 ac., sec. 11; R. 80 ac., sec. 2. (20.) Owners, Jack Welberding and Peter Holsebus.
Black, G. C. Wf. Elizabeth; ch. Fay M., G. C. Jr., Elvin W. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 26. (25.) Owner, F. J. McNaughton.
Black, Harry. Wf. Nettie; ch. Claud, Bert, Lovina, Lyda, Beatrice, Edith, Viola, Geneva, Arleta, Fred. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 440 ac., sec. 23. (43.) Owner, W. H. Keairnes.
Blum, Joseph. Wf. Lena; ch. Henry, Margaret, Josephine, Cathrine, Arnold, Marie, Leonard, Raymond, Thresa. P. O. Earling. O. 200 ac., sec. 12. (43.)
Bolton, U. W. Wf. Laura E.; ch. Lulla, Andrew, Nellie, George, Mabel, Louis, Bernard. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 20.60 ac., sec. 17; R. 60 ac., sec. 20. (1.) Owner, F. Holcom.
Brace, B. L. Wf. Clara. P. O. Dunlap, Rt. 2. O. 121 ac., sec. 5; O. 40 ac., sec. 4. (5.)
Brown, G. L. Wf. Gertie; ch. Anna N., Fred, Luie, Hazel, Beulah, Lula, Otto, Lorenz, Ervin, Murlin. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 139.25 ac., sec. 17; O. 75.78 ac., sec. 18. (27.)
Buchholz, August. Wf. Emma. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 29.50 ac., sec. 16. (5.)
Buckley, John. Ch. May, Ratigan, Catherine, Helen, Francis, Patrick, Mickel. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 33; O. 80 ac., sec. 32. (49.)
Burchman, George R. Wf. Riffle; ch. Georgeanna. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 123.75 ac., sec. 19. (45.) Owner, Henry Hansen.
Burns, Herman. Wf. Mary. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 97.50 ac., sec. 11. (7.) Owners, Weber Bros.

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Carmichael, E. H. Wf. Cathrine; ch. Hugh, Clare, Nana, Marjorie, Ronald. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 30; O. 80 ac., sec. 29; O. 84.75 ac., sec. 18. (47.) Breeder of Poland China Hogs and Polled Angus Cattle.
Crandall, A. H. Ch. Frank, Daniel, Claire, Charlotte. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 83 ac., sec. 15. (67.)
Crandall, F. E. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 84 ac., sec. 15. (33.) Owner, A. H. Crandall.
Crandall, Sofy. Wf. May; ch. Clyde. P. O. Dunlap, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 31; R. 121.81 ac., sec. 30; O. 43.53 ac., sec. 18. (33.) Owner, Wm. Jones.
Culver, J. R. Wf. Blanche; ch. Glen. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 28; O. 43.06 ac., sec. 3. (17.)
Cykowski, A. E. Wf. Clara; ch. Irene, Zeno, Leona. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 11. (11.) Owner, B. C. Lapke.

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Driggins, Arthur. Wf. Edna; ch. Frank. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 8. (41.)

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Egan, John. Wf. Kate; ch. Edward, Deloris, Gerald. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 3. (15.)
Erlbacher, John H. Wf. Rose; ch. Leonard, Jack, Elmer, Luvern, Marie, Irene. P. O. Earling. O. 280 ac., sec. 13. (38.)

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Fahn, Mrs. Jos. Ch. Lawrence, Leo, Albert, Edmund, Mildred, Hilda, Leonard, Raymond. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 104.86 ac., sec. 33; O. 80 ac., sec. 34, and in Washington Twp., O. 42.62 ac., sec. 4; O. 52.33 ac., sec. 3. (38.)
Ferguson, Wm. Wf. Olive; ch. James, Benjamin, Viola, Elsie, Glen, Aribella, Andrew. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 120 ac., sec. 13. (2.) Owner, C. G. Frieke.
Fish, M. Wf. Ada. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 90 ac., sec. 19. (3.)
Fouts, Frank A. Wf. Bessie P.; ch. Edwin W. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 33, and in Washington Twp., O. 42.55 ac., sec. 4. (6.)
Fouts, J. W. Wf. Mary E.; ch. Edith L., Frank A., George N., Wm. D., Elva M., John H. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 200 ac., sec. 33, and in Washington Twp., O. 42.48 ac., sec. 4. (42.)
Fouts, W. A. Wf. Lizzie; ch. Hollie D., Harvey J., Florence G., Julie, Ethel, Fay S., Floyd A. Glen W. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 10; O. 49 ac., sec. 3. (42.)

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Greenwood, Jos. G. Wf. Olive; ch. Harry, George, Alvin, Willie, Ruth, Charlotte. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 131 ac., sec. 3; O. 8 ac., sec. 11. (45.)

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Hack, A. S. Wf. Myrtle; ch. Earl, Dale, Vera, Beryl. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 262 ac., sec. 8. (50.) Owners, P. T. Monahan, et al.
Hahn, Wenzel. Wf. Kathrena; ch. Frank, Mary, Joe, Clara, Mike, Willie, Lena, Dorah, Kate, Alphin. P. O. Earling. O. 400 ac., sec. 35, and in Washington Twp., O. 80 ac., sec. 2. (45.)
Handke, Rudolph. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O 63 ac., sec. 18; O. 25.44 ac., sec. 17. (16.)
Hansen, J. E. Wf. Kate; ch. Ethel A., James L., Ira E., Fredrick S., Mary M., Henry C., Jessie M. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 105 ac., sec. 16; O. 40 ac., sec. 19. (48.)
Hansen, Jens. Wf. Syrena; ch. Earl L., Ruth, Sam., Artie, Ida, Mary, Grace. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 88 ac., sec. 10. (3.)
Hansen, Will A. Wf. Opal; ch. Dean, Darol, Lucile. P. O. Earling. R. 93.50 ac., sec. 27; R. 40 ac., sec. 22; R. 42.50 ac., sec. 28. (28.) Owner, Annie Hansen.
Hansen, Will E. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 40 ac., sec. 17; R. 45 ac., sec. 17. (28.)
Harris, Paul. Wf. Atta; ch. Merle, Pauline. P. O. Defiance. R. 120 ac., sec. 12. (22.) Owner, B. Blum.
Heaton, Ed. Wf. Lona; ch. Edna. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 12. (2.) Owner, Joe Bonsell.
Hinkle, Joe. Ch. Rose, Charles, Susie, Nellie, Earl, Pearl. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 40 ac., sec. 33. (63.)
Housman, J. H. Wf. Petra; ch. Eva. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 20. (4.)
Howland, S. B. Wf. Bessie; ch. George, Mary, Julia, Emery. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 42 ac., sec. 15. (7.)

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Jenkins, Fred. Wf. Nellie; ch. Vernie, Agnes, Louise, Lewis, Haroldine. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 200 ac., sec. 19. (42.)
Jones, Fred. Wf. Dora; ch. Floyd. P. O. Dunlap. O. 240 ac., sec. 29; O. 80 ac., sec. 32.
Jones, Henry. Wf. Sibyl; ch. Myrlin W., Lola. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 240 ac., sec. 31; O. 240 ac., sec. 30. (45.) Owners, A. K. Jones, Henry Jones and E. B. McCord.
Jones, H. R. Wf. Neva; ch. Pauline, Madean. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 240.56 ac., sec. 5. (10.) Owner, Rob. Whettengill.
Jones, John W. Wf. Lizzie; ch. Delia M., Vernon W. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 120 ac., sec. 31, and in Washington Twp., R. 44.95 ac., sec. 6. (31.) Owner, A. K. Jones.

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Kauffman, Henry. Wf. Tillie; ch. Joseph, Francis, Marie, Ella, Louis. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 120 ac., sec. 25. (39.)
Keairnes, M. W. Wf. Laura; ch. Clyde W., Sarah G., Bertha K., Wesley C. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 40 ac., sec. 18; O. 120 ac., sec. 7. (62.)
Kenkel, N. K. Wf. Anna; ch. Nick, Bernard, Theodore, Josephine, Emiel, Dorah, Lizzie, Henry, Mary, Lawrence. P. O. Earling, R. 2. O. 240 ac., sec. 26. (39.)
Klein, George. Wf. Katie; ch. Leo J., Alphonse A., Raymond A., Elva K., Harold M., Myren R., Vernon P. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 140 ac., sec. 14; O. 80 ac., sec. 13. (26.)
Kline, R. E. Wf. Ellen. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 80 ac., sec. 23; R. 40 ac., sec. 22. (1.) Owner, W. H. Keairnes.
Kobold, Martin. Wf. Mary; ch. Dora, Willie, Carl, Ida, Fred, Albert, Arthur, Eleanora, Alvira. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 320 ac., sec. 24. (38.)
Koesters, Robert. Wf. Theresia; ch. Gabriella, Valeria, Norbert, Nettie, Richard, Frank, Louis, Arthur, Elizabeth. P. O. Earing, R. 1. O. 199 ac., sec. 26. (34.)
Kramer, Jos. P. Jr., Wf. Eleanora; ch. Joe, Albert, Marce, Alphonse, Wm. P. O. Earling, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 35. (38.)
Kunkle, Gust. Wf. Emma. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 40 ac., sec. 18. (21.)

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Lahr, C. M. Wf. Francis; ch. Frank, Charlie, John, Anton, Annie, Joe. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 180 ac., sec. 3; O. 120 ac., sec. 10. (40.)

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McCord, E. B. Wf. Lizzie; ch. Lloyd, Darrell, Della. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 240 ac., sec. 30. (29.) Owners, E. B. McCord and Henry Jones.
McCord, L. G. Wf. Vera; ch. Helen, Lauretta. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 80 ac., sec. 5. (35.) Owner, S. E. McCord.
McCord, Wm. J. Wf. Jennie; ch. Neva. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 200 ac., sec. 5; O. 240 ac., sec. 8; O. 20 ac., sec. 9; O. 161.53 ac, sec. 4. (46.)
Major, J. H. Wf. Alice; ch. Vera, Evelyn, Edith, Lawrence. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 160.92 ac., sec. 7. (30.)
Mathies Bros. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 440 ac., sec. 2 and 1; R. 160 ac., sec. 11. (3.) Owners, Weber Brothers.
Miller, Mike. Wf. Nellie; ch. Glen, Helen, Nora. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 125 ac., sec. 15. (4.)
Moeller, F. J. Wf. Stena; ch. Nickloy, George, Raymond. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 185 ac., sec. 21. (1.)
Morris, Con J. Wf. Mary; ch. Evelyn, John, Con Jr., Mary, Alice. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 32. (10.) Owner, James Buckley.
Mumm, Mrs. Mary. Ch. Theresa, Peter, Henry, Cecelie, Caroline, Christen. P. O. Earling, R. 2. O. 200 ac., sec. 34. (35.)

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Nickerson, O. A. Ch. Edith M., Neva B. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 40 ac., sec. 17. (45.)
Noel, Wess. Wf. Sophia; ch. Blanche and Clayton. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 444 ac., sec. 2 and 1; R. 160 ac., sec. 11. (3.) Owners, Weber Bros.
Norris, Amos. Wf. Bell; ch. Earl. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 200 ac., sec. 28; R. 80 ac., sec. 27; R. 80 ac., sec. 34. (15.) Owner, L. K. Moore.
Norris, A. R. Wf. Merle; ch. Marie, Harvey. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 85 ac., sec. 18. (1.) Owner, E. H. Carmichael.
Norris, Earl. Wf. Minnie; ch. Ivan N. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 200 ac., sec. 28; R. 80 ac., sec. 27; R. 80 ac., sec. 34. (15.) Owner, L. K. Moore.

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O'Day, Mike. Wf. Jess; ch. Tommie, Roy, Maud, Hubert, Margaret, Delbert. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 320 ac., sec. 9; O. 80 ac., sec. 10; O. 360 ac., sec. 4. (53.)

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Petersen, P. A. Wf. Anna M.; ch. Sophia M., Elizabeth, Petra, Hans, Sophus. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 62 ac., sec. 10. (31.)
Pett, Wm. Wf. Sarah; ch. Myrtle, Maud. P. O. Dow City, R. 3. O. 161.97 ac., sec. 2. (35.)
Pokett, S. Wf. Abby; ch. Fred, Estella, Adelia. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 40 ac., sec. 17. (25.)

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Quick, Oscar. Wf. Minnie; ch. Fanchon, Daisy, Della, Dalbert, Genevieve, Max, Pearl. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. 160 ac., sec. 6; R. 80 ac., sec. 7. (5.) Owner, M. P. Brace.

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Raines, G. W. Wf. Vina; ch. Harry. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 120 ac., sec. 17. (2.) Owner, T. D. Miller Estate.
Rank, G. W. Wf. Pearl; ch. Fred, Searil, Virgil W., Lorene. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 150.38 ac., sec. 18. (40.)
Redcliff, J. C. Wf. Julia. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 120 ac., sec. 27. (1.) Owner, Geo. E. Runnells.
Reynolds, C. M. Wf. Gladys. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 7. (25.)
Rosenow, J. H. Wf. Cora A.; ch. Herbert, Barney, Carl, Pearly, George, Wm. P. O. Earling, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 25; O. 320 ac., sec. 36; O. 120 ac., sec. 22; O. 25.50 ac., sec. 33. (41.)

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Schulte, Gustave. Wf. Anna; ch. Theresia, Frank, Ida, Rudolph, Joe, Elsie, Ellen. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 280 ac., sec. 25, and in Union Twp., O. 75.94 ac., sec. 30. (30.)
Schulte, Peter. Wf. Cathrine; ch. Roselia, Kathrina, Paulina, Anna, Henry, Edward, Albert. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 160 ac., sec. 28. (13.)
Schwarte, H. H. Wf. Rose, ch. Frank, Joe, Henry, Wilford, Isidore, Rosetta, Qurena. P. O. Earling, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 36; O. 80 ac., sec. 25, and in Union Twp., O. 76.12 ac., sec. 31. (45.)
Sewing, Oscar. Wf. Edith; ch. Ilene, Ronald. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 127.80 ac., sec. 19. (1.) Owner, I. Jones.
Schafer, Pearl. Ch. George, Helen, Norma, Shelta, Donald. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 5 ac., sec. 18. (1.)
Smithers, Wm. Ch. Gertrude, James, Noel, Ott, Vester, Louis, Myrtle, Floy. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 114.50 ac., sec. 20; R. 172.50 ac., sec. 21. (40.) Owner, W. H. Keairnes.
Smith, S. F. N. Wf. Eliza E.; ch. George H., Emma V., Evelyn F. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 1. (53.) Breeder of Plymouth Rock Chickens.
Sonderman, August. Wf. Elizabeth; ch. John, Joe, Alfred, Vincent, Mathilda, Albert, Lavina, Margaret. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 160 ac., sec. 19, and is Cass Twp., O. 204 ac., sec. 2, and in Westphalia Twp., O. 240 ac., sec. 1, and in Union Twp., O. 110 ac., sec. 19. (35.)
Sorenson, Albert. Wf. Alta; ch. Joyce A. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 80 ac., sec. 29; R. 40 ac., sec. 30. (1.) Owner, Will Hansen.
Stessman, John. Wf. Bertha; ch. Alois, Carl, Frank, Josephine, Leonard, Clara, Mary, John, Adolph, Veronica, Lawrence, Josie. P. O. Earling, R. 2. O. 200 ac., sec. 34; O. 80 ac., sec. 35; O. 240 ac., sec. 27. (28.)
Stroeher, John J. Wf. Myrtle. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 146.36 ac., sec. 18. (20.) Owner, M. J. Barrett.

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Teneyck, Will. Wf. Gladys; ch. Lyle, Dean, Leona. P. O. Earling, R. 1. R. 399 ac., sec. 14; R. 182 ac., sec. 15. (24.) Owner, C. F. Swift.
Terry, John. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 12 ac., sec. 10. (7.) Owner, John Terrel.
Thomas, Ernest F. Wf. Minnie; ch. Opel, Evelyn. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 120 ac., sec. 16. (38.)
Thomas, M. E. Wf. Jennie; ch. Roxie, Oliver, Garland, Violet. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 30 ac., sec. 19; O. 30 ac., sec. 20. (52.)
Thomas, Wm. Wf. Dorah; ch. Earl. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 195.75 ac., sec. 16. (46.)
Thompson, Peter. Wf. Minnie; ch. Charlie, Mattie, Donald, Raymond. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 98 ac., sec. 14; O. 115 ac., sec. 10; O. 75 ac., sec. 11. (27.)
Tierney, P. J. Ch. Helen, Leo, Raymond, Margrete, Robert, Bernard, Marie, Evelyn, Bernetta. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 163.74 ac., sec. 31. (46.)
Tollefson, E. Wf. Clara; ch. Arthur, Helen. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 84.67 ac., sec. 6. (3.) Owner, Cynthia Major.
Trimel, Joe. Wf. Anna; ch. Edward, John, Leona, Alfons. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 66-2/3 ac., sec. 27; O. 40 ac., sec. 22. (20.)
Trimpe, A. W. Wf. Lena; ch. Marie, Albert, Gertrude, Helen. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 40 ac., sec. 9; O. 65.50 ac., sec. 16. (4.)

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Vandemark, Mrs. Francis. Ch. Ray, Maud, Flossie, Ethel, Harriett, Hoyt, Golden, Wave, Ollie. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. O. 140 ac., sec. 9; O. 40 ac., sec. 4; O. 75 ac., sec. 8. (54.)

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Weihs, Toney. Wf. Cathrine; ch. Edna, Alfred, Bernice. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 120 ac., sec. 23. (30.)
Wolverton, Joe. Ch. Mabel, Lena. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 100 ac., sec. 15. (22.) Owner, Tom Monnahan.
Wolverton, L. N. Wf. Louis N.; ch. Myrle, Raymond. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 120 ac., sec. 9. Owner, Bert McElwain.
Woodard, Homer. Wf. Myrtle; ch. Byron. P. O. Dunlap, R. 2. R. 240 ac., sec. 29; R. 20 ac., sec. 20. (2.) Owner, Thomas Joyce.
Woodard, Rose. Ch. Jessie, Joseph, Bessie, Howard, Dow, Fay, Sylvia. P. O. Earling, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 32; O. 80 ac., sec. 33. (52.)


Source: Atlas of Shelby County Iowa Containing Maps of Townships of the County. Maps of State, United States and World. Famers Directory, Analysis of the System of U. S. Land Surveys., Anderson Publishing, Des Moines, Iowa, 1921, pg. 10. Transcribed by Denise Wurner, February, 2015.