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 |
Bellair Township
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Athy, G.W., blacksmith, Numa.
Arbogast, Michael, farmer and stock-grower, Sec. 17; P.O. Numa; born in Pendleton Co., Va., in 1826; when but 5 years of age, his father, Michael Sr., a farmer of that county, died. After receiving an education such as was to be acquired at the common schools of that day, at the age of 19 married Miss Mary A. Pierce; she was born in Pendleton Co., Va., in 1826; in 1850, came to this county, having $150, where he entered forty acres of land, and went to work at splitting rails, for the first two years, and in 1853, with an ox-team, took the overland route to California; there farmed at $65 per month, working fourteen months for one man, mining three months; after two or three years, he returned via New York; on arriving home, he commenced farming, and has added to his farm until he now has 400 acres, valued at $25 per acre. They have twelve children, four being twins - Francis J., Emily K., George M., John and James, S.A. Douglas, Martha E., Elsworth, Columbus, Charley and Eddy, Mary. Members of the Christian Church; he was formerly a member of the M.E. Church; was baptized by that organization in 1866, by immersion; their three oldest chilren are also membes of the Christian Church. Has held the office of School Director for four years; is now Constable.
Baker, Hugh, far., S. 21; P.O. Centerville.
Baker, H.C., far., S. 33; P.O. Centerville.
Baker, H.C., Superintendent County Poor Farm; P.O. Centerville; born Dec. 16, 1846, in Menard Co., Ill.; in 1849, came with his parents to Appanoose Co.; his father entered 320 acres of land, which is still owned by his mother; he owns 140 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Jan. 10, 1878; he was appointed to his present position; the Poor Farm consists of 180 acres. Married Catherine A. Wakefield in 1869; she was born in 1849, in Bartholomew Co., Ind.; they have one child - Flora E., aged 8 years. Republican.
Baker, Robert C., deceased; born March 2, 1816, in Kentucky; died Feb. 17, 1868. Married Margaret Parks March 5, 1838; she was born Aug. 1, 1815, in South Carolina; in 1849, they came to Appanoose Co.; they own 320 acres of land, which he entered; had ten children; eight living - Hugh H., James W., Harrison, Henry C., Benjamin F., William, Margaret J., and Annie E. James W. and Harrison served in the 36th Iowa Inf. during the late war. Christian Church.
Baker, M., far., S. 33; P.O. Centerville.
Baker, W., far., Sec. 21; P.O. Centerville.
Banks, W.J., far., S. 8; P.O. Centerville; of English descent; born in Grant Co., Ky., July 28, 1825; related to Gen. Banks, of Massachusetts; his grandfather was a soldier of the Revolution; enlisted when 16 years of age, and served seven years; was among the first settlers of Kentucky; moved to Putnam Co., Ind., where he was also an early settler; was a farmer; his half-brother, Linn Banks, served twelve months in the war of 1812, under Richard Johnson, of Kentucky; had his horse shot from under him; was beside Tecumseh, when he fell. When W.J. was 14 years of age, his father died, after which, himself and elder brother, Daniel p., kept house alone until June 1846, when he and his half-brother, James R., enlisted for the Mexican war, in the 1st Indiana Inf., under Col. James P. Drake; he was Corporal of Co. A; his brother died the first year; he re-enlisted as Wagonmaster, and served until the close of the war; then went with with a company of troops to California, as teamster; were six months on the road from the mouth of the Rio Grande, some of the time living on one and one-half crackers a day; after losing the greater part of an extensive and valuable train in crossing the desert, they arrived at Los Angeles; was discharged at Monterey March 31, 1849; he kept livery stable and mined for one and one-half years; returned to Indiana, Dec. 23, 1852. Married Nancy Wells Talbot, who was born in Putnam Co., Ind., in 1831; daughter of Thomas Talbott, the youngest sone of Edward Talbott, who served in the Revolutionary war; afterward, a pastor of the M.E. Church; at a meeting of the relatives of her father, held his residence in Indiana, in 1851, there were 180 members of the family; her mother's maiden name was Rankin; died in September 1853. In 1864 Mr. Banks settled in this county, where he now resides; owns 270 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; they have five children - William E., a druggist in Russell, Russell Co., Kan.; born in Indiana in 1855; James W., born in 1858; Thomas W., born in 1860; Daniel V., born in 1862; Frank T., born in 1866; all at home, except the eldest. Mr. B. was a Whig; now a Democrat; held the office of Township Trustee; Mrs. B. is a member of the M.E. Church.
Banta, Michael,far., S. 3; P.O. Centerville.
Blackburn, H., far., S. 17; P.O. Numa.
Blackburn, Jas.,far., S. 18; P.O. Numa.
Bradley, B.F.,far., S. 7; P.O. Numa.
Bradley, W.H.,farmer, stock dealer and fruit-grower, Sec. 6; P.O. Centerville; born in Clark Co., Ind., in 1826; at the age 8 years, removed with his father to Morgan Co., Ind.; remained at home until 22 years of age. In 1848, married Martha Elliott, who was born in Pulaski Co., Ky., in 1826; her parents, Fountain B. and Martha Elliott, returned to Clarke Co., where they died, only a week intervening between their deaths. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley removed to Owen Co., Ind., in 1856; came to this county, purchased 180 acres of land two mile north of Centerville and engaged in farming; in 1859, removed to their present residence and own 705 acres of land, valued at $25 acre; they have seven children - Sarah E., J.R., Melvina J., Alvira, Patrick H., Chas. E. and Wm. Albert. Mr. and Mrs. B. and the four elder children are members of the M.E. Church; the parents have belonged to that Church for thirty years. Mr. B. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., No. 313, of Numa.
Condon, S.,farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Centerville.
Conn, Wm.,far., S. 5; P.O. Centerville.
Dukes, J.S.,far., S. 5; P.O. Centerville.
Duree, Jas.,far., S. 32; P.O. Centerville.
Eddy, A.S.,farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Centerville.
Eddy, E.J.,far., S. 10; P.O. Centerville.
Fox, Elias,farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Numa.
Fox, William,far., S. 17; P.O. Numa.
Fuller, Isaac,far., S. 15; P.O. Centerville.
Fuller, J.W.,far., S. 3; P.O. Centerville.
Gordon, J..,far., S. 29; P.O. Centerville.
Garton, Israel,far., Sec. 33; P.O. Centerville; born April 6, 1829, in Madison Co., Ohio; in 1853, came to Appanoose Co.; owns 185 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; has been School Director. Married Martha Harris April 17, 1856; she was born Feb. 15, 1837, in Madison Co., Ohio; have eight children - Ada, Ida, Albert, Harlan, Amanda, Perry, Charles and May. Republican. Members of the Christian Church.
Hall, R.J.,farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Centerville.
Harmon, J.A.,far., S. 28; P.O. Centerville; born June 30, 1852, in Wapello Co.; in 1869, went to Idaho Territory; in 1873, returned to Wapello Co.; the following year, came to his present farm; owns 178 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss M.E. Ruckman May 14, 1873; she was born Feb. 15, 1856, in Wapello Co.; have one child - Harry M. Has been School Director. Greenbacker.
Hoover, A.,far., S. 16; P.O. Centerville.
Hoover, T.G.,far., S. 8; P.O. Centerville.
Houghland, W.H.,far., S. 30; P.O. Centerville.
Houghland, T.J.,far., S. 20; P.O. Centerville.
Jones, Alex,farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Numa.
John, James,far., Sec. 18; P.O. Numa.