Des Moines Townships
Source: A.T. Andreas' Illustrated Hist. Atlas of the State of Iowa (7th C.D.), Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), Andreas Atlas Co. Chicago, 1875
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| PATRONS IOWA STATE ATLAS POLK COUNTY DES MOINES TOWNSHIP | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Business | Nativity | Came to State |
| Ainsworth, E. E. | Dir. in Ag'l Impt'ts, Seeds & Hardware | Chittenden Co, Vt | 1866 |
| Ankeney, Wm. R. | Linseed Oil Manufacturer | Green County, OH | 1855 |
| Atkins, Charles K. | Contractor and Builder | Boston, Mass. | 1860 |
| Abernethy, Alonzo | Supt. Public Instruction | Ohio | 1854 |
| Alverson, H. C. | Special Agent Fire Insurance Co. | New York | 1870 |
| Buzzell, G. H. | Indian Doctor | Atlantic Ocean | 1872 |
| Brooks, James F. | Farmer | Vigo Co., Ind | 1845 |
| Brown, T. E. | Lawyer and Contractor | New York | 1845 |
| Bissell, J. R. | Attorney at Law | Connecticut | 1869 |
| Bartle, P. F. | Attorney at Law | Chenango Co., N. Y. | 1862 |
| Benham, L. A. | Manager B. F. Allen's Real Estate | Lorain Co., Ohio | 1853 |
| Bonbright, J. S. | Dir. In Ag'l Imp'ts, Seed & Hardware | Westmoreland Co., Pa | 1864 |
| Bishard, M. H. | Editor and Publisher | Ohio | 1869 |
| Baker, N. B. | Adjutant General of Iowa | New Hampshire | 1856 |
| Brown, G. B. | Proprietor Aborn House | Washington Co., N.Y. | 1849 |
| Bower, W. H. | Merchant | Pennsylvania | 1869 |
| Bannister & Phillips | Attorneys at Law | ||
| Blake, J. S. | Architect | Vermont | 1869 |
| Baldwin, S. W. | Chairman Board Supervisors | New York | 1865 |
| Beckwith, John | Farmer & Assistant Postmaster | Livingston Co., N.Y. | 1864 |
| Burtch, F. W. | Painter | Chittenden Co., VT | 1863 |
| Browne, John | Real Estate | Wales | 1854 |
| Bidwell, A. C. | Real Estate | New York | |
| Bowman, M. T. V. | Gen'l Agt. Washington Life Ins. Co | Maine | 1866 |
| Baker, Geo. C. | County Auditor | Illinois | 1858 |
| Bristow, Geo. W. | Deputy Auditor | Iowa | 1840 |
| Billings, J. R. | Gen'l Agt. National Life Ins. Co. | New York | 1870 |
| Bristow, P. H. | Deputy U. S. Collector | Iowa | 1842 |
| Bird, W. K. | Dry Goods | Indiana | 1847 |
| Carpenter, C.C. | Governor | Pennsylvania | 1854 |
| Carson, S. H. | Chief of Police | Wayne Co., Ohio | 1854 |
| Clapp, E. R. | Stock Agt. C. R. I. & P. R. R | Madison Co., N. Y. | 1837 |
| Crane, L. A. | Attorney at Law | Michigan | 1848 |
| Connelly, P. J. | Homoepathic Physician | Ireland | 1863 |
| Campbell, James | Oculist and Aurist | Gallia Co., Ohio | 1839 |
| Cate, Lester | Des Moines Transfer Co | England | 1857 |
| Conradi, George | Wine & Beer Hall | Prussia | 1868 |
| Carson, G. D. | Packer & Butcher, Dealer in Fine Game & Poultry | Buffalo, N. Y. | 1867 |
| Callan, B. | City Engineer | Ireland | 1855 |
| Cole, C. C. | Judge Supreme Court | New York | 1862 |
| Casady, P. M. | Real Estate | Indiana | 1846 |
| Clow, H. A. | Carpenter and Joiner | Lower Canada | 1867 |
| Canaday, J. T. | Physcian and Surgeon | Highland Co., Ohio | 1842 |
| Clark, R.R. | Master Mechanic | England | 1867 |
| Cary, E. R. | Wholesale Druggist | Ohio | 1854 |
| Christy, William | State Treasurer | Ohio | 1854 |
| Clarkson, R. P. & J. S. | Eds. & Props. Iowa State Register | Franklin Co., Ind | 1855 |
| Cox, Henry | Physician | Ohio | Blank |
| Corliss, F. W. | Teacher | New York | 1862 |
| Cross, R. W. | Speculator | Madison, Ind. | 1851 |
| Clark, J. S. | Lawyer | New York | 1836 |
| Cook & Welling | Fire Insurance | New York | 1836 |
| Donner, C. R. | Carriage and House Painter | Ohio | 1873 |
| Dean, F. W. | Dentist | Bridgewater, Mass | 1874 |
| Dougherty, John | Policeman | Muskingum Co., Ohio | 1856 |
| Douglass, J. R. | Teacher | New York | 1872 |
| Draper, Oliver | Framer, Gardener & Grocer | Indiana | 1851 |
| Dewey, J. N | Real Estate Dealer | Grafton Co., N. H. | 1855 |
| Drown, D. B. | Clerk for C. & L. Harbach | Massachusetts | 1866 |
| Davison, A. M. | Physician and Surgeon | New York | 1870 |
| Dickerson, Wm. | Agricultural Implements | New York | 1858 |
| Day, Wm. M. | Justice of the Peace | Delaware | 1857 |
| Dudley, C. A. | Attorney at law | Ohio | 1867 |
| Des Moines & Minn. RR | |||
| Eaton, H. A. | Carpenter and Builder | Brunswick, ME | 1856 |
| Eiboeck, Joseph | Proprietor Staats Anzeiger | Hungary | 1849 |
| Ethridge, S. S. | Attorney & Deputy U. S. Marshall | Carroll Co., N.H. | 1863 |
| English, R. G. | Physician | Kentucky | 1868 |
| Fuller, S. L. | Wholesale & Retail Dir. Seeds, etc. | Lake Co., Ohio | 1867 |
| Freeborn, L. H. | Photographer | Kentuch | 1850 |
| Felshaw, D. W. | Attorney at law | Lewis Co., N. Y. | 1865 |
| Fowler, Oren | Grocery and Restaurant | Randolph Co., Ind | 1869 |
| Fuller, George W. | D. D. Surgery | Jefferson Co., N. Y.. | 1853 |
| Finch & Sickmon | Attorneys at Law | New York | 1853/71 |
| Field, A. G. | Physician & Surgeon | New york | 1863 |
| Fox, Jas. L. T. | Attorney at Law | Indiana | 1857 |
| Graham, Seth | Des Moines Transfer Co. | Wayne Co., Ohio | 1851 |
| Gill, Darby | Meat market | Ireland | 1855 |
| Gatch, C. H. | Attorney at Law | Clermont Co., OH | 1865 |
| Grupe, D. | Boiler Manufacturer | Adams Co., PA | 1845 |
| Goldthwait, N. E. | Prof. Des Moines University | Worcester Co., Mass | 1868 |
| Godfrey, G. L. | Receiver U. S. Land Office | Vermont | 1856 |
| Gue, B. F. | Pension Agent | New York | 1852 |
| Gilmore, C. N. | Supt. D & Ft. D. R. R. | Massachusetts | 1874 |
| Grant, L. A. | Farmer and General Business | Burlington, Vt. | 1867 |
| Given, Josiah | District Attorney | Westmoreland , PA | 1867 |
| Gill, Wm. John | Presbyterian Clergyman | North of Ireland | 1871 |
| Griffith, I. W. | Bridge Superintentant | Ohio | 1838 |
| Goode, E. J. | Attorney at Law | Virginia | 1868 |
| Garretson, N. W. | Editor Dallas County Gazette | Left blank | Blank |
| Getchell, Fred | Lumber Dealer | Maine | 1862 |
| Grimes, W. S. | Physician | Wheeling , VA | 1856 |
| Garver, George | Produce Dealer | Ohio | 1862 |
| Getchell, C. H. | Lumber Dealer | Maine | 1862 |
| Gay & Capen | Mftrs. Ag'l Imp'ts & Gang Plows | Americans | blank |
| Hafner, Adam | City Marshall | Germany | 1858 |
| Hill, J. S. | Brass Foundry & Machine shops | England | 1874 |
| Hish, Peter | Carpenter | Cayuga Co., N. Y. | 1872 |
| Hammer, G. B. | Attorney at Law | Hagerstown, Md | 1867 |
| Hammer, I. A. | Physician and Surgeon | Jefferson Co., Tenn | 1850 |
| Halliwell, W. H. | Surgical and Medical Institute | England | 1875 |
| Hotchkiss, John C. | Bookkeeper | Lenawee Co., Mich | 1868 |
| Hatton, Thos. Junior | Real Estate | Ireland | 1861 |
| Hanna, S. F. | Hats, Caps and Furs | Richland, Ohio | 1865 |
| Heath, H. R. | Mfr. Sash, Doors and Blinds | Pennsylvania | 1856 |
| Hunt, Enos B. | Deputy County Treasurer | New York | 1870 |
| Hanawalt, Geo. P | Physician | Ohio | 1869 |
| Harvey, J. A. | Farmer and Stock Breder | Indiana | 1856 |
| Handy, Geo. W. | Eye and Ear Infirmary | New York | 1856 |
| Industrial Motor Pub. Co. | |||
| Iowa School Furniture Co. | Mfrs. School Furniture | ||
| Ingersoll, E. J. | Pres. Hawkeye Fire Ins. Co. | New York | 1868 |
| Iowa State Library | |||
| Jarvis, Alfred | Policeman | England | 1857 |
| James, J. T. | Farmer | St. Louis Co., Mo | 1874 |
| Jones, A. | D. D. Surgeon | Knox Co., Ill | 1847 |
| Jones, Geo. William | Proprietor Patron's Helper | Penobscot Co., Me | 1868 |
| Jones, George W. | Proprietor Jones House | Kentucky | 1834 |
| Johnson, C. A. | Stock Lithographer | New York | 1866 |
| Jones, E.D. | Builder | Hmapshire Co., Mass | 1856 |
| Koenigsberger, John | Harness Maker | Prussia | 1855 |
| Kennedy, J. F. | Phys & Surg., & Asst. Sec'y S. M. Society | Perry Co., Pa | 1858 |
| Kasson, John A. | Member of Congress | Vermont | 1857 |
| Keyes, J. L. | Deputy Clerk district Court | New York | 1870 |
| Lambert, Peter | Wholesale & Retail Dir. Seeds, etc. | Germany | 1867 |
| Lewis, N. R. | Col. U. S. A. Lumber & Grain Dir. | Pennsylvania | 1873 |
| Lowry, William | County Treasurer | Pennsylvania | 1855 |
| Mick, M.S. | Miller | Pennsylvania | 1865 |
| Maxwell, H. W. | Attorney at Law | Vermillion Co., Ill | 1852 |
| Morris, T. T. | Mason & County Supervisor | Cumberland Co., N. J. | 1855 |
| Morgan, Thomas | Notions & Confectionery | Mercer Co. Ill | 1862 |
| Macy, J. C. | Attorney at law | Newport, R. I. | 1870 |
| Mathews, Orin H. | Forman State Printing | Butler Co., Pa | 1866 |
| McCain, Walter M. | Grocer | Indiana | 1856 |
| McClelland, D. W. | House Mover | Maryland | 1856 |
| Macartney, Fred C. & Co. | Proprietors Savery House | Canada | 1862 |
| Merrill, Samuel | Citizens Bank | Maine | 1854 |
| Mason, E. R. | Deputy Clerk U. S. Court | New York | 1858 |
| Miller, W. E. | Chief Justice Supreme Court | Pennsylvania | 1852 |
| Moore, J. J. | Insurance Agent | Illinois | 1846 |
| McHenry & Bowen | Attorneys at Law | Ohio and Vermont | 1848/1869 |
| Mitchell, John | Judge Fifth Judicial district | New Hampsire | 1856 |
| McDonnell & Meara | Mfrs. Steam Boilers & Iron Works | Ireland | |
| Moore, H. J. | Grocer | Indiana | 1854 |
| McLane, J. W. | Farmer & Stock Dealer | Scotland | 1865 |
| Miles, M. S. | Drugs | Peoria Co., Ill | 1872 |
| Montgomery, William | Dir. In Pumps, Lightning Rods & Horses | Lee Co., Iowa | 1842 |
| Munsell, O. W. | Carriage Manufacturer | Wayne Co., N. Y. | 1867 |
| McClelland, J. H. | Clerk of Courts | Pennsylvania | 1856 |
| Muffy (?) , J. W. | Deputy Clerk | Pennsylvania | 1865 |
| Marsh, J. K. | Real Estate | Pennsylvania | 1867 |
| Maish, Geo. H. C. | Druggist | Pennsylvania | 1869 |
| Maulsby, John | Farmer & Harness Maker | Jefferson., Tenn | 1853 |
| National State Bank | |||
| Northway, C. C. | Milk Dairy | Steuben Co., N. Y. | 1854 |
| Nelson, S. M. | Master Mechanic | Wayne Co., N. Y. | 1867 |
| Nash, J. A. | Presiden Baptist University | New York | 1850 |
| Nourse & Kauffman | Attorneys at Law | Pennsylvania | 1850 |
| Olmsted, F. | Letter Carrier | Marion co., Ohio | 1864 |
| Osborne, E. H. | Grocer | Clark Co., Ohio | 1874 |
| Platt & Spieth | Manufactureres of Plows, etc | ||
| Patchin, R. A. | Physician and Surgeon | Livonia, N. Y. | 1875 |
| Pitman, C. J. | 1869 | ||
| Parsons, Gaiusha | Attorney at Law | Lewis Co., N. Y. | 1866 |
| Perigo, Ira | Pass'ger Cond'r C.R.I. & P.R. R. | Ohio | |
| Percival, F. A. | Real Estate | New York | 1863 |
| Pratt, Elisha J. | Real Estate | New York | 1856 |
| Perkins, L. | Real Estate | Pennsylvania | 1858 |
| Perkins, D. G. | County Supt. Of Schools | Indiana | 1857 |
| Peed, John R. | Agt. Charter Oak Life Ins. Co | ||
| Perrior, H. | City Woolen & Flouring Mills | England | 1854 |
| Quick, W. H. | Supt. U. S. Express | New Jersy | 1856 |
| Rivers, John D. | Attorney at Law | Rochester, N. Y. | 1866 |
| Rees, D. B. | Eclectic Physician | Vermillon Co., Ill | 1846 |
| Rawson, A. Y. | Coal Dealer | Orleans Co., Vt | 1856 |
| Rawson, Chas. H. | Physician & Surgeon | Orleans Co., Vt | 1856 |
| Rees, Daniel | Coal Merchant | Wales | 1855 |
| Runnells, J. S. | Atty and Reporter U. S. Courts | Carroll Co., N. H. | 1867 |
| Reed, W. A. | Leather & Hardward Merchant | Essex Co., Mass | 1857 |
| Riddle, Wm. | Horese Shoeing | Ireland | 1859 |
| Rouse, M. D. | State Agt. Security Life Ins. Co. | New York | 1869 |
| Redhead, Wesley | Coal Miner | England | 1844 |
| Read, J. C. | County Recorder | Ohio | 1855 |
| Robertson, S. A. | Contractor | Ohio | 1856 |
| Rice, B. | Attorney at Law | Madison Co., N. Y. | 1849 |
| Smith , Milo | Agt. Howe Sewing Machines | ||
| Strong, C. E. | R. R. Employe | Edinburgh, Scotland | 1860 |
| Sassel, Rev. A. N. | Clergyman | Luxemburg, Germany | 1866 |
| Smith, Thomas L. | Clerk | New Jersey | 1870 |
| Sweeney, C. H. | Attorney at Law | Kentucky | 1873 |
| Steele, B. L. | Physician | Belmont, OH | 1852 |
| Skinner, W. D. | General Fire Insurance | Davenport, Iowa | 1853 |
| Shaw, W. H. | Mfr. Seal, Stamps, Stencils, Medals, etc | Ohio | 1853 |
| St. John , J. M. | Attorney at Law | Warren Co., Ohio | 1839 |
| Stuckey, J. J. | Bookkeeper | Cumberland Co., PA | 1868 |
| Speed, H. B. | Business Manager State Print. Co. | Barbadoes, West Indies | 1865 |
| Sprague, F. R. | Sec & Business Mgr. Western Farm Journal | Kalamazoo, Mich | 1857 |
| Sherman, L. P. | U. S. Revenue Collector | Ohio | 1849 |
| Sherman, Hoyt | Pres. Equitable Life Ins. Co. | Ohio | 1849 |
| Saylor, W. H. | Brick Mason | Polk Co., Iowa | 1848 |
| Swanson, J. A. | Merchant | Sweden | 1868 |
| Shepard, Wm. | City Woolen and Flour Mills | Madison Co., N. Y. | 1864 |
| Shuck, I. M. | Bookkeeper | Iowa | 1840 |
| Stiffler, G. W. | Photographer | Ohio | 1855 |
| Smith, Ed L. | Deputy Sheriff | Rock Island, Ill | 1856 |
| Shepherd, G. W. | Insurance Agent | Belmont Co., Ohio | 1869 |
| Street, W. C. | Prop. Iowa Stone Piping Works | Michigan | 1859 |
| Slye, J. A. | Hawkeye Paper Co. | Erie Co. PA | 1870 |
| Smart, J. J. | State Binder | Scotland | 1856 |
| Shissler, Joseph | Pork Paker | Pennsylvania | 1865 |
| Shurman, J. P. | Artist and Portrait Painter | England | 1856 |
| Sabin, F. S. | Hats, Caps and Furs | Vermont | 1872 |
| Skinner, P. H. | Bank Teller | Ohio | 1868 |
| Stanton, J. C. | Employee C. R. I. & P. R. R. | Spencer, N. J. | 1872 |
| State Printing Co. | Publishers | ||
| State Leader Co. | Publishers | ||
| Tetley, J. E. | Brass Foundry & Machine Shops | Michigan | 1874 |
| Tyrrell, D. A. | Proprietor Eagle Mills | Ontario Co., N. Y. | 1860 |
| Trimble, M. M. | With Des Moines Scale Co. | Clinton Co., Ohio | 1870 |
| Thomas, M. W. | Physician Chronic Diseases | Frederick, Md | 1856 |
| Turner, W. | Boiler Manufactuer | Fifeshire, Scotland | 1868 |
| Tidrich, R. L. | Real Estate | Ohio | 1847 |
| Ullrich, C. W. | Physician | Athens Co. ,Ohio | 1850 |
| Voodry, F. | Horse Shoer and Wagon Maker | Franklin Co, Vt | 1856 |
| Vorse, A. S. | Manufacturer of School Furniture | Harrison Co., Ohio | 1850 |
| Volk, J. G. | Photographer | Massachusetts | 1862 |
| Williams, J. D. | Farmers Mills | Indiana | 1850 |
| Williams, J. | Farmers Mills | Indiana | 1850 |
| Wogan, James J. | Bookkeeper | Ireland | 1850 |
| White, W. L. | Wholesale & Retail Boots & Shoes | Oskaloosa, Iowa | 1847 |
| Ward, W. H. | Physician | Scott Co., Ind | |
| Watts, J. | Dentist | Indiana | 1848 |
| Wright, Thomas S. | Attorney at Law | Iowa | 1844 |
| Windle, I. | Physician and Surgeon | York Co., Pa | 1852 |
| Wells Curtis | Real Estate and Insurance | Hartford Co., Conn | 1852 |
| West, A. L. | Banker | New York | 1853 |
| Wright, George G. | U. S. Senator | ||
| Walgren, C. A. | Merchant | Sweden | 1869 |
| White, B. C. | Miller and Dealer in Flour | Lancaster Co., Pa | 1865 |
| White, U. B. | Retired | 1856 | |
| Waldron Bros | .Foundry and Machine Works | New York | 1869 |
| Wilson, Wm. Duane | Editor | Philadelphia, Pa | 1854 |
| Williams, J. E. | Editor | ||
| West, Harry | Banker | New York | 1853 |
| Weldon, John Jr. | Manager Library | New York City | 1867 |
| Worthington & Ward | Business College | Wisconsin | 1874 |
| West, F. R. | Banker | New York | 1853 |
| Wiley, E. D. | Physician | New Brunswick | 1871 |
| Wicks, G. B. | Superintendent Gas Works | Lancaster Co., PA | 1865 |
| Wilson, J. A. | Carriage Works | Jackson Co., Ind. | 1870 |
| Williams, S. N. | Carriage Maker | Rock Co., Wis. | 1871 |
| Whitman, H. L. | Physician | Hartford, Conn. | 1847 |
| Wellsinger, R. T. | Books and Stationery | Ohio | 1862 |
| Williams, E.D. | Manufacturer Gang Plows | Ohio | |
| Western Farm Journal | |||
| Williams, Pierson & Blair | Publishers State Journal | ||
| Young, R. T. | Grain and Lumber | Cortland Co., N.Y. | 1871 |
| Young, John | Gen. Mfr. Bldrs Materials, Stairs, etc. | Logan Co., PA | 1864 |
| MISCELLANEOUS NAMES OF PATRONS Received too late for insertion in their proper places. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Residence | Business | Nativity | Came to State | Post Office |
| Pressley, Jos. | Des Moines | Steward Baptist College | Shelby Co., Ind. | 1856 | Des Moines |
Patrons transcribed from A.T. Andreas' Illustrated Hist. Atlas of the State of Iowa (7th C.D.), Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), Andreas Atlas Co. Chicago, 1875, page 539. Polk County map, page 75.
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