The History of Appanoose County, Iowa
Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878
Transcribed by Renee Rimmert. A complete copy of this book is available on-line at archive.org.
Abreviations |
| agt - agent | mach - machinist |
| carp - carpenter | mech - mechanic |
| clk - clerk | mar - merchant |
| co - company or county | mfr - manufacturer |
| dlr - dealer | mkr - maker |
| fmr - farmer | P.O. - Post Office |
| gro - grower | prop - proprietor |
| I.V.A. - Iowa Volunteer Artillery | S. or Sec. - section |
| I.V.C. - Iowa Volunteer Cavalry | st - street |
| I.V.I. - Iowa Volunteer Infantry | supt - superintendent |
| lab - laborer | treas - treasurer |
Walnut Township
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Ashby, David C., farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Centerville; born in Parke Co., Ind., in 1848; his father, Dainel C., bornin in Kentucky, his mother born in Fayette Co., Penn.; married in Ohio, her parents being early settlers of Clinton, in that State; afterward went to Parke Co., Ind., thence to Knox Co., Ill.; his father's family from Ashby's Gap, Penn., which was named for them from his grandfather Ashby having backed a team of horses and a heavy load of freight off the precipice at that place; when 8 years of age his parents came to this county; fall of 1863, his father enlisted in the 38th Iowa V.I.; died August, 1864, from disease contracted in the army. David C. remained with his mother and married brother until the spring of 1865; went to Knox Co., Ill., and farmed; fall of 1866, returned to this county; spring of 1867, purchased the farm he now owns, of sixty-five acres, valued at $30 per acre, and has cultivated and much improved it since.
Bartlett, J.B., far., Sec. 8; P.O. Walnut City.
Bacus, Jno. S. , P.O. Centerville.
Bartlett, J.J.,P.O. Walnut City.
Bland, W.B., farmer; P.O. Centerville; born in Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1857; has 180 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre, in Sec. 13 Walnut Tp., which he rents; he is attending school at Centerville, where he has spent most of his time. Republican; member of the Christian Church.
Bogart, A.,, far., S. 12; P.O. Dennis.
Brown, Caleb, far., S. 1; P.O. Walnut City.
Brown, Cornelius, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Walnut City; born in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1839, where his grandfather Brown was one of the earliest settlers, when the only way of traveling was on horseback, as there were no roads and the country heavily timbered; he remained in that county until his death; his father, Daniel, was born in that country in 1795; was a farmer; remained there until his death in 1835. His mother, Mary (maiden name Fry, daughter of George and Mary Fry), was born in that county in 1800; her parents were also early settlers there; she now resides in Crawford Co., Penn.; has eight children - two residents of Iowa, on of Missouri, three of Ohio, and one still remaining in Pennsylvania. Her son, Ezariah, went to California in 1852, at the age of 17; has not been heard from since 1854. When 11 years of age, Cornelius started out to take care of himself; remained in that county four years, and at the age of 16, went to Trumbull Co., Ohio; one year after came to Clinton Co., Iowa, where he worked by the month farming for three years; then went to Mercer Co., Ill., remained eighteen months, and in August, 1862, enlisted in the 102d I.V.I., Co. E, Capt. Thomas Likely; was at Resaca, Ga., New Hope, Peachtree Creek, and eleven others; with Sherman to the sea-coast and return to Washington, and was mustered out as Corporal at Chicago, in 1865. In September following he returned to Mercer Co., Penn., and on Nov. 8 1866, married Miss Caroline L. Fry, born in that county in 1849; her father, M.J. Fry, still resides there; soon after their marriage, they removed to Trumbull Co., Ohio; remained two years; thence to Crawford Co., Penn, and remained two or three years; thence in April, 1870, came to this county, where he now owns 105 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; has three children - Charles W., born in 1867, Linn L., born in 1868, and Ruben, born in 1872. Recently elected Assessor.
Carter, J.H., far., Sec. 7; P.O. Centerville.
Castor, John, far., S. 22; P.O. Walnut City.
Chestnut, Mathew, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Walnut City; born in Antrim County, Ireland, in 1816, moved to Pennsylvania in 1846, came to Iowa in 1867. He married Mary Jane Thompson in Ireland in 1837; she was born in Ireland in 1816; they have six children - Thomas, Mathew, Mary Jane, Annie, Margaret and Eliza Ann. John enlisted in the 80th Ind. V.I. in 1862; was wounded in the battle of Resaca, Ga., and died from the effect; his son Thomas was in the same regiment, and was wounded and discharged and re-enlisted in the 17th Ind. V. Cav. They are members of the Reform Presbyterian Church; Republican. He has a good farm which was made by their hard labor and energy.
Comerford, W., far., S. 13; P.O. Dennis.
Coulson, William, far., Sec. 36; P.O. Dennis.
Dallas, J.C., farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut City.
Darrah, W.P., far., S. 4; P.O. Walnut City.
Dougherty, J.W., blacksmith, Walnut City; born in Allegheny Co., Penn., in 1832; his father, James, also a blacksmith, emigrated to America, settled in Pennsylvania; two or three years after, sent for the family, all of whom came and settled in Allegheny Co., where J.W.'s grandfather died at the advanced age of 80 years; his mother was born in Ireland in 1804; when an infant, her parents emigrated to America, settled in Allegheny Co., Penn., and engaged in farming; moved to Mercer Co., where her father died. They married in Allegheny Co. in 1828, followed his trade until 1856, camt to Louisa Co., Iowa, and engaged in farming until 1864, when he, at the age of 60, enlisted in the 11th Iowa V.I.; was with Sherman and his Southern campaign, also his march to the sea; mustered out at Washington in 1865, and returned to his home. He, with his son, moved to Monroe Co.; remained one year; came to this county, where he married Mrs. Patten; in 1874, he died at the advanced age of 73 years. J.W. remained at home with the exception of one year spend in Ireland; in 1856, married Miss Mary McConnell; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1836; her father, John McC., was born in Pennsylvania; her mother born in Ireland, died in Pennsylvania; her father died in this county, in March, 1868. J.W. engaged in farming for ten years, except in 1862, in North Carolina; was drafted into the service for nine months; spring of 1865, came to Monroe Co., remained one year at his trade; in 1866, came to this county, farmed until 1869, when he removed to his present residence, still retaining his farm of eighty acres, valued at $1,800; also owns his residence and shop and lot, valued at $1,500; they have four children - Mary A. (now Mrs. Patten, a resident of Chariton Tp.,)Lydia J., James M. and Sarah A. Neutral in politics; members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, in which he holds the office of Ruling Elder.
Delashment, J.B., far., S. 1; P.O. Dennis.
Dorrah, W.P. farmer and stock-raiser; born in Monongalia Co., W.Va., in 1821; moved to this county in 1856; has 359 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre with two sets of buildings and a bearing orchard, which he and wife made by their hard labor. He married Mary Varner, in Virginia; they had six children - Lonamy, Margret, Matilda, Phoebe J., Arthela and David E.; Mrs. Dorrah died in Iowa, in 1862, and he married for his second wife Anna Childress, in Iowa, 1864; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio; they have four children - Alice, Hugh, Charles and Milow. He has held the offices of Coroner, Justice of the Peace, Constable, and Road Supervisor, and all the principal township offices. Members of the Baptist Church; Democrat. P.O. Walnut City.
Dunn, W.G., far., Sec. 10; P.O. Centerville.
Elgen, A.M., farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Walnut City.
Elgin, George, far., Sec. 6; P.O. Walnut City; born in Abbeville, South Carolina, 1808; moved with his father, James E., to Franklin Co., Ind., near Brookville, two years after the battle of Tippecanoe; he endured the hardships of pioneer life until his death in 1830; George, being the eldest child, remained at home and took charge of work, receiving but two months, schooling, which he obtained in exchange for his 24-cent knife. In 1831, married Miss Mary Hastings, who was born in Monongahela City, Penn., 1813; her parents Job and Keziah H., moved to Morgan Co., Ind.; thence to Franklin Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Elgin married in Franlkin Co.; soon after moving to Morgan Co., engaged in farming; in 1847, she died leaving four children - John M. Sarah J., Job H., Jr., and B.F., who enlisted in 17th I.V.I. Co. F; on account of ill-health was discharged and died at Keosauqua, on his way home. In 1854, purchased the farm he now owns, consisting of 160 acres, valued at $40 per acre; he has raised corn enough upon it in a single year to pay for it at that price. In 1860, married Mrs. Phebe Armstrong; she was born in Harrison Co., Ind., March 22, 1826, daughter of Joseph and Jane A., who emigrated to this county in 1856; soon after his mother died; his father was Pastor of the Baptist Church at Moravia, and died while engaged in that work in 1864; they have one child - Mary J., born in 1861. Mr. E. is a member of the Christian Church; Mrs. E. of the Baptist Church. He has held the office of Township Trustee for five years, and school offices.
Elgen, J.S., far., S. 32; P.O. Walnut City.
Everman, Michael, farmer and stock grower, Sec. 13; P.O. Centerville; born in Montgomery Co., Ky., in 1825; his father, Andrew E., a farmer, was born in West Virginia in 1780; his mother, Nancy A., born in North Carolina; were married in Kentucky, their parents settled in that State. His grandfather, born in Germany; rest of the family in the South. Michael obtained a good common-school education. Married Miss Abagail Lookabill; she was born in North Carolina, in 1828; her parents, George and Elizabeth L., were early settlers of Putnam Co., Ind.; farmers. His father a hatter; an expert at his trade; formerly engaged in business at Lexington and other cities; in 1846, came to Monroe Co., Iowa; purchased land near Bremen P.O.; in 1850, came to this county, Center Tp.; in 1866, removed to his present farm; owns 156 acres, valued at $30 per acre, had nine children - William F., born in Putnam Co., Ind., in 1845; Mary E., born in Putnam Co., Ind., in 1847; Martha A., born in Monroe Co., Iowa, in 1849; Nancy E., born in Appanoose Co., in 1851; Amanda J., born in Appanoose Co., in 1852; Neaty M., born in Appanoose Co., Iowa, in 1854; Barton S., born in Appanoose Co., Iowa, in 1856; Laura R., born in Appanoose Co., Iowa, in 1858; Jessie M., born in Appanoose Co., Iowa, in 1864; died in 1868. Mr. and Mrs. E, William F. and Mary E. are members of the Christian Church; mother of Mr. E. joined that church in Old Barton Stone's time; then called New Lights; his father was a member of the M.E. Church.
Foster, Elihu, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut City.
Haines, A.F.,far., Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut City.
Harmon, W.A., far., Sec. 18; P.O. Centerville; born in Ohio in 1842; the same year, his parents, George and Juda H., removed to Wapello Co., Iowa; were extensive farmers; he died there in 1864; she in 1872. W.A., in 1865, married Miss Rachel Ellen Carter; she was born in Indiana in 1847; daughter of John H. and Rachel Ellen Carter, from Indiana, farmers; settled in Walnut Tp. in 1866. Came to this county, where he purchased the farm he now owns, of 136 acres, valued at $20 per acre; in the fall of 1867, he went west to Boise Valley, Idaho, where he engaged in farming for three years; then returned. They have four children - John S., born in 1866; Marietta, born in February, 1872; William H., born in May, 1875; Marion H., born Sept. 20, 1877. Democrat.
Harmon, W.H., far., Sec. 18; P.O. Centerville.
Harris, D., far., S. 6; P.O. Walnut City.
Haines, J., far., S. 7; P.O. Walnut City.
Harris, N.,far., S. 5; P.O. Walnut City.
Harris, William, far., Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut City.
Hartwell, W.R.,far., Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut City.
Hickson, Samuel,far., Sec. 35; P.O. Walnut City.
Holloway, James A.,far., Sec. 13; P.O. Centerville.
Holloway, Thomas,far., Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut City.
Huston, H.,far., S. 16; P.O. Centerville.
Huston, Thomas, Jr.,far., Sec. 16; P.O. Centerville; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, April 10, 1827; his parents, Thomas H., Sr., and Mary H. (nee Glazier), came there from Pennsylvania; in 1837, moved to Jackson Co., Ohio; settled upon the farm where they lived until death; he died in 1867; she in 1868. Thomas Jr., had no educational privileges. Remained at home until 23 years of age, when he married Miss Elizabeth Ruse; she was born in Perry Co. in 1834; daughter of Frederick and Mary R.; he from Virginia, she a native of that county; farmers; removed to Jackson Co., where Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Jr., were married, and remained until the mother's death, in 1844 - the father's in 1860. Mr. H. commenced farming by renting, until 1861, when he came to this county and purchased land one-half mile east of his farm, where he now owns 117 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Has five children - Hiram, born in 1853; Frederick, born in 1855; James, born in 1858; Rosella, born in 1865; George, born in 1872. Democrat; members of the M.E. Church.