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Anglsberg, Mary.

ANGLSBERG, A.C., farmer; P.O. St. Mary's; born in Germany June, 1852; in company with his father, Stephen Anglsberg, he emigrated to America, locating in Wisconsin, where they lived until 1871, when they removed to Winneshiek county, this State, remaining there four years; they then came to this county; Mr. Anglsberg is unmarried, having nevertheless, family cares; his family consists of one sister, father and mother, whose respective ages are sixty-three years, and a grand-mother, whose age is ninety-nine years.

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Badley, A., farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. St. Charles.

Baird, J.W., farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. St. Charles.

Barenberg, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. St. Mary's.

Baird, R., farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. St. Charles.

Berchtold, A., farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. St. Charles.

Blackwood, Wm. H., farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. St. Charles.

Bonce, F., farmer, Sec. --; P.O. St. Charles.

Bowers, A., farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. St. Charles.

Bromell, Bernan, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. St. Mary's.

BROUGHT, DAVID, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Indianola; born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1811, where he was raised; he was married September 23, 1832, to Miss Margaret Marks, a native of Mifflin county, Pennsylvania; by this union there are seven children, now living: F.C., L.N., Josephine [now Mrs. Campbell, of Kansas], C.G., Rosetta M. [now Mrs. James White, living in Kansas], Samuel M. and David E., having lost one daughter, who died when an infant; his son Paterson, at the age of twenty-four years, in 1860, strangely disappeared, without apparent cause, and has not been heard from since, though every effort has been made in his behalf; August 14, 1852, Mrs. Brought died, of cholera, leaving her bereaved husband the care of 7 small children; in the fall of the same year he removed to this county, arriving here Nov. 8, 1852; Mr. Brought had used up all his funds when he arrived at Burlington, but succeeded in effecting a loan of ten dollars, which enabled him to reach his destination; bankrupt in money, but rich in pluck, energy and a noble purpose, he has, by economy and good management, succeeded in surrounding himself and family with a splendid home, where hospitality is extended, not only to friends, but strangers; genial, whole-souled and generous-hearted, he now, in his old days, is loved by all that know him; owns an extensive farm of 640 acres, with a grand old orchard, an extensive grapery and 125 stands of Italian bees.

Brought, D.E., farmer and stock-dealer, Sec. --; P.O. Indianola.

Brought, F.C., farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Indianola.

Bussemas, Christopher, Sec. 28; P.O. St. Mary's.

Bushelman, C., farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. St. Mary's.

Byers, John, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. St. Charles.

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Cading, Charles, farmer, Sec. 16; St. Mary's.

CARLETON, J.P., farmer, Sec. 3; St. Mary's; born in Belmont county, Ohio, December 25, 1840, where he was raised, having the advantage of a common school education; removed to Greene county, Pennsylvania, in 1863, and for two years engaging in farming in that county; in March, 1865, he removed to this county, and improved the farm where he now resides; was married March 1, 1866, to Miss Sarah E. Bryan, of this county, formerly of Morgan county, Illinois; to them have been born three children: O.W., Turner and Ada Esther are living; Robert William died September 4, 1875; his farm consists of 120 acres of choice land, well cultivated; the grounds surrounding his residence are laid out with admirable judgment, and embellished with shade and evergreen trees; has been chosen to fill many important offices in his township, which he has filled with honor to himself and general satisfaction to his township; genial, courteous and affable, he is respected by all who know him.

Carter, J.M., farmer, Sec. 6; Bevington.

Clendenen, Wm., farmer, Sec. 18; St. Charles.

Clemmens, Balster, farmer, Sec. 13; St. Mary's.

Cole, Ridley, farmer, Sec. 17; St. Charles.

CREGER, A.F. farmer, Sec. 27; St. Charles; born January 7, 1852, in Mainville, Ohio; parents moved to this county in 1853; was married July 15, 1872, to Della, daughter of ANdrew Smith, of this county; settled on present farm, where he owns 120 acres well improved, in the spring of 1875; has two children: Reuben and Orville E., both living.

Croat, Nicholas, farmer, Sec. 16; St. Mary's.

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Dilman, T. M., farmer, Sec. 19; St. Charles.

DOWNY, M., farmer, Sec. 20; St. Mary's; born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, March 1830; when quite young his parents emigrated to this country, locating in Lowell, Mass.; remaining there about five years, they removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, and in April, 1856; came to Wapello county, this State, where Mr. Downy was married February 7, 1864, to Miss Margaret McAlevy, formerly of Cincinnati; they have five children living: William T., Frank, John, Mary A., and Margaret; have lost one daughter, Julia, who died March 7, 1874. When Mr. Downy became of age his father gave him a team; with this assistance he has succeeded in securing for himself and his family enough of the comforts of life, and owns now a fine farm of 215 acres well improved; is honored and respected by his neighbors, who have entrusted him with several important offices, which he has filled with credit to himself; removed to this county in 1870.

Durschell, M., farmer, Sec. 2; St. Mary's.

Dyke, J.C., farmer, Sec. 12; Indianola.

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Elston, A., farmer, Sec. 17; St. Charles.

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Fust, C.W., farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. St. Charles.

FLECKENSTEIN, GEO., blacksmith; P.O. St. Mary's; born in Bavaria, Nov. 2, 1836, where he lived until 1861, when he came to Dubuque county; he married Catherine Hammersmith, also a native of Bavaria, Sept. 10, 1862; they have six children living: George, Joseph, John, Anna, Katie and Frank; having lost three; at the age of seventeen he learned the blacksmith trade; two years after entered the army, serving three years, then resumed his trade with success; removed to St. Mary's in 1869, and built the first dwelling in the place.

Foster, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. St. Charles.

Foster, A.C., farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Charles.

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Gaylord, L.O., farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. St. Charles.

Gheringer, Joseph, farmer and wagon-maker.

GEHRINGER, J., hotel-keeper at St. Mary's; born in Baden, Germany, June 18, 1828; emigrated to America in 1853, locating for about one year in Buffalo, New York; then went to Canada, and in 1855 removed to Dubuque county, this State, where he married Miss Rosa Hoffard, a native of Germany; they have six children, Mary A., Joseph, Frank, Rosa, Elizabeth and William; they removed to this county in 1869, improving a fine farm on Sec. 21, which he still owns.

Gillespie, Mark, merchant; P.O. St. Mary's.

GILL, A.P., farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Indianola; born in Belmont county, Ohio, February 1, 1842; when quite young his parents removed to Pickaway county; shortly afterward to Franklin county, where his youth and early manhood was spent; and was married in that county to Miss Victoria Spellman, Nov. 6, 1861; by this union there are six children living: J. Byron; Florence, May, James Sarah and George; Mr. Gill removed to this county in 1868, improving a fine farm on Sec. 16; where he remained until 1876, when he bought his present farm, which is finely cultivated; Mrs. Gill died Sept. 14, 1872; Mr. Gill married again April 20, 1874, Miss Cora E. Wood, of Madison county; to them have been born three children: Edna, Frank and Charlie M.

GILLESPIE, Mark, general merchant, P.O. St. Mary's; was born in County Donegal, Ireland, October 14, 1846; his father being a man of good circumstances, was enabled to give his son advantages not commonly enjoyed in that country; his educational advantages were so well improved, that at the age of eighteen he was installed teacher in Straboy National School, in that country; not been satisfied with the narrow limits of the Emerald Isle, he emigrated to New York City, July 27, 1867, and to Ottumwa, the following August, and four years after he came to St. Mary's, and engaged in the mercantile business; also teaching the school in that district; his various efforts have been crowned with success, a thorough self-made man, highly respected by all who know him, and deserving the confidence of his fellows, which he enjoys to an eminent degree.

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Haas, John, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. St. Charles.

Harless, M., farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. St. Charles.

Hennes, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Mary's.

Hoefer, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. St. Charles.

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KIMER, LEWIS, farmer, and engineer, Sec. 8; P.O. St. Charles; was born in Wayne county, Iowa, May 11, 1836; when seventeen years of age, he, with his parents removed to Jefferson county, remaining there one year, they moved to Madison county, and five years after settled in this county; having a natural mechanical skill, at the age of eighteen concluded to become a machinest, and followed the occupation of an engineer until August 13, 1862, when he enlisted as a drummer, in the Twenty-third Iowa Infantry, serving in that capacity until the capture of Vicksburg, when, for bravery and meritorious conduct, he was promoted to commissary of the regiment, and was mustered out at Davenport. August 12, 1865; returning home he resumed his former occupation as farmer and engineer, which he still follows; Mr. Kimer was married December, 1855, to Miss Eliza Hood, of Madison county, a native of ENgland; by this union he has one son, Granville Fremont; Mrs. Kimer died January 29, 1859; Mr. Kimer married Miss Isabella Young, of Madison county; by this union they have three children: Elizabeth S., Grant and William Louis; Mr. Kimer was brought up in the old Democratic school, and was a faithful follower of that doctrine until 1862 when he, like Paul, had his eyes opened, and concluded to go south to dispose of the most obnoxious of that faith; owns a good farm of 100 acres, well improved.

King, G.W., farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. St. Charles.

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Lebo, Peter, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Indianola.

Leitner, A., farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. St. Mary's.

Liethus, Henry, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. St. Mary's.

Limke, Christopher, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. St. Mary's.

Limke, Henry, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. St. Mary's.

Leppold, Ferdinand, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. St. Mary's.

Lockridge, Wm., farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Mary's.

Luke, Theodore, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. St. Mary's.

Luke, Henry, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. St. Mary's.

Lusk, Robert, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. St. Mary's.

Luta, John, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. St. Mary's.

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McAlevey, Phillip, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. St. Mary's.

McCahill, Matthew, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. St. Mary's.

McCahill, C.J., farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. St. Mary's.

McGinniss, A., farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Bevington.

McGinniss, John, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. St. Charles.

McGinniss, David, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. St. Charles.

McGuire, Wm., farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Indianola.

MAINE, A.B., farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Bevington; born in Geauga county, Ohio, May 19th, 1827; his parents moved to Cass county, Ill., in 1838, where he was brought up; he was married in Scott Co., that State, in October 1850, to Miss Mary Ann Bryan, of that county; by this union there were nine children, of whom eight are living: John F., Ann E. [nos Mrs. Oscar Springer, of this township], Meranda E. [now Mrs. Lympees, of Linn Grove], Sarah, [now Mrs. A.C. Headrick], Mary E., Emesriter, Lodrick L., and Charles W.; having lost one son: Albert C. Mr. Maine was one of the earliest settlers in this part of the county, having removed here in 1853, when this township was organized, and has been identified with its growth and development, bearing his full proportion of the trials and privations of the early settlers. He owns 200 acres of land, well cultivated and improved.

Martin, John, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. St. Charles.

MARTIN, WM., farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. St. Charles; born in the northern part of Ireland, Nov. 15, 1815; while yet an infant, parents emigrated to America, landing in Canada, remaining there, however, but a few months; determined to take shelter beneath the protecting wings of the Eagle, they removed to New York city, and two years after came to Washington county, Pennsylvania, where their son was raised; his father having exhausted his wealth and the hard earnings of years in reaching this country, William, while yet a youth, was thrown upon his own resources, deprived even of the limited educational advantages commonly afforded to children in those parts; in the year 1841, Mr. Martin removed to Des Moines county, this State, and three years after was married to Miss MAry Ann Sharp, a native of Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 1844; by this union they have two sons living: John S.and Georgs; James M. died Dec. 2, 1854; Mrs. Martin died October 2, 1854; Feb. 20, 1856, Mr. Martin was married again to Miss Mary McClellan, of Pennsylvania; by this marriage they have hour children: Thomas, Robert, Jesse, Henry L.; on Jan 3, 1866, Mr. Martin was again left a widower, and after a lapse of time was married to Miss Elizabeth Jourdan, of Marion county, Iowa, formerly of Holmes county, Ohio; Mr. Martin located where he now resides in the spring of 1857, having entered 160 acres about two years previous; having but little means at this time and quite a family to support, the battle of life became an earnest struggle; although meeting with many discouragements, he has won for himself and family a substantial home, and has the confidence and respect of all that know him.

Martin, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. St. Charles.

Miller, John, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. St. Mary's.

Miller, Valentine, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. St. Mary's.

Mills, Harlan, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Indianola.

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NEAL, C., farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. St. Mary's; born in Monroe county, Tennessee, May 22, 1828, where his early youth was spent; when eleven years old, his father, Jesse Neal [who was a ranger in the war of 1812], removed to Van Buren county, this State, and five years after to Wapello county; young Neal went to California in 1852, where he engaged in mining for five years very successfully; returning to Wapello county, he was married Feb. 4, 1858, to Miss Margery J. Robinson, of that county; their family consists of nine children: Mary A., Wm. O., Geo. Albert, Eurrice E., Minnie J., John Mc., Carrie A., Amon F. and Thomas J., having lost one son, Irvin F., died Feb. 28, 1879; soon after his return from California, Mr. Neal engaged in farming and stock raising, which occupation he has followed with but little interruption since; in the spring of 1864 he concluded to try another mining operation; the gold fields of Montana seemed to offer superior inducements; he returned home in the fall of 1865, with less money and more experience than when he left; he removed to this county in 1872, improving a choice piece of land of some 200 acres; genial, courteous and kind, he is respected by all that know him.

Nicolls, James, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Mary's.

Nuzum, George, farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. St. Mary's.

Nuzum, L.G., farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. St. Mary's.

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O'Malia, T., farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. St. Mary's.

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PARISH, C.T., farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. St. Mary's; born August 3, 1838, in Hart county, Virginia; his parents removed to Warren county, Illinois, while he was quite young, and in that county he was raised to be a farmer, but, like a host of other brave and true men, he enlisted at his country's call; October 10, 1861, he was enrolled in Co. F, 66th Illinois sharp-shooters [Berges' sharp-shooters], remaining with that regiment until the close of the war, participating in the following battles: Fort Donelson, Corinth, Iuka, Kenesaw Mountain, Alatoona, Bentonsville, and ten others -- seven battles -- besides many skirmishes while "Marching through Georgia"; returning home, he engaged in farming; in October, 1866, he was married to Miss Sarah A. Short, of Bureau county, Illinois, a native of Indiana; they have four children: Howard, Everett, Courtney and Elizabeth; Mr. Parish came to this county in 1866, improving a farm of 130 acres; he has been honored with several township offices and is highly respected.

Pickens, Samuel , farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Mary's.

Porter, S.M., farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. St. Charles.

Powers, Francis, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. St. Mary's.

Pregler, Adam, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Mary's.

Pryor, L.A., farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. St. Mary's.

Pryor, L.A., Jr., farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. St. Mary's.

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Rattleman, Henry, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. St. Mary's.

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SCHEVE, CLEMENS, one of the most prominent citizens of Jackson township, German descent, was born in Dubuque county, Iowa, August 13, 1850, where he iived to be twenty years old; in 1870, in company with his father, he removed to this county, where ne married Miss Theresia Shutte, May 30, 1876; she was born in Cincinnati, Ohio; he owns a farm of 160 acres, well improved, and is also a successful merchant, and postmaster of St. Mary's.

Scheve, B., farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. St. Mary's.

Scheve, John, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. St. Mary's.

Schute, Barney, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. St. Mary's.

Schumacher, Wm., farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. St. Mary's.

Schumacher, Henry, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Mary's.

Scribner, C., farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. St. Charles.

Shutt, J.H., farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. St. Charles.

Shutt, J., farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. St. Charles.

Smith, Andrew, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. St. Charles.

Smith, Ann E., farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. St. Mary's.

Smith, A.B., farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Winterset.

Small, James, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. St. Charles.

Smull, John, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Bevington

SMULL, GEO., farmer and blacksmith, Sec. 19; P.O. St. Charles; was born in Center county, Penn., March 11, 1827, and raised there; at the age of seventeen was entered a blacksmith apprentice in his native town, and served five years, becoming the foreman of the extensive establishment at the end of that time, remaining in that capacity two years, when he removed to Delaware county, this State, and in 1860 removed to this county; he was married Dec. 25, 1855, to Miss Susannah Haas, a native of Knox county, Ohio;out of a family of eight children they have but three living, viz.: John, Luther J. and John W.; owns 126 acres of land under good improvements; Mr. Smull is a genial whole-hearted gentleman; believing that he has a mission in this world, is disposed to accomplish its object.

Snider, W., farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. St. Charles.

Spils, Frank, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. St. Mary's.

Sporer, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. St. Mary's.

Springer, Oscar, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Bevington.

Stewart, J.A., farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. St. Charles.

Stock, George, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. St. Mary's.

Strable, S., farmer, Sec, 6; P.O. Bevington.

SURBER, WILLIAM H., farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. St. Charles; was one of the earliest settlers of what now constitutes Warren county; having, in company with his father, in the spring of 1848, settled one and a-half miles west of the present town of Summerset, where he resided until 1860, when he removed to Wapello county, and engaged in coal mining, which he followed for seventeen years; in 1877 he returned to this county, and resumed farming, purchasing eighty acres of land, where he now resides; born in Washington county, Virginia; Mr. Surber was married February 1, 1854, to Nancy M. Webster, of McDonough county, Illinois; to them were born eleven children, of whom ten are now living: Sylvester A., Delia C. [now Mrs. Wm. B. Thompson, of Wappello county], John A., Susan E., Adam I., Catherine M., Wm. H., Sarah E., Francis L. and Lena J.; Ann A. died Dec. 10, 1873.

Summerville, David, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Bevington.

Switzer, Wm., farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Indianola.

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TINCHER, B.W., farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. St. Charles; born in Clark county, Kentucky, March 7, 1823; when twelve years of age he removed with his parents to Hendricks county, Indiana, and was married in that county July 13, 1845, to Miss Phebe L. Clampitt, a native of that county; they have six children living: Rebecca J., Cynthia A. [now Mrs. A. Gough, of Madison county], Olive O., Francis M., William A. and Rosetta O., having lost four: Mary C., Elizabeth P., John W. and Ida May. Mr. Tincher removed to this county in 1855 and engaged in farming, following that occupation until January, 1865, when he enlisted in the Twenty-third Iowa Infantry, participated in the siege of Spanish Fort, was discharged with his regiment at Davenport September, 1865. Mrs. Tincher died April 21, 1866. He took for himself a second wife Miss Mahala Knott, a native of Kentucky; Mr. Tincher is a genial, hospitable gentleman, respected by all his neighbors.

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Vanscoy, C., farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. New Virginia.

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Wallace, J.M., farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. St. Mary's.

Wallace, G.M., farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. St. Charles.

Wallace, J.G., farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. St. Mary's.

Way, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. St. Charles.

Way, David M., farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. St. Charles.

Weede, J.M., farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. St. Charles.

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Young, John, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. St. Mary's.