Benton County >> 1878 Index

Unless otherwise specified, biographies submitted by Tierney Ratti.

Laferty, O., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Union Township)

Lageschultz, Garrett, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

LaGrange, J. W., physician. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaGrange, L. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaGrange, R. J., tenant farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

LaGrange, Robert, physician and surgeon, Garrison; born in Johnson Co., Ind., in 1846; came to Iowa in 1866, and located in Taylor Township, Benton Co.; removed to Garrison in 1874. Married Hattie Laughlin in 1875; she was born in New York in 1853; have one child - J ohn Wesley Allen, born Feb. 2, 1876. Are members of the Presbyterian Church. Republican. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lally, James, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lamb, Dennis, Sec. hand, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lamb, H. J., Sec. 14; P. O. Mt. Auburn; owns 600 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; born in Clark Co., Ind., in 1850. Married Della Newell, in 1877; she was born in Iowa. Mrs. Lamb is a member of the M. E. Church. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lamb, Thomas, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lambertson, A., stock dealer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lamer, David, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Lamoree, P. S., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Luzerne; was born in this county in 1855. Married Miss Margaret Hudson in this county, in December, 1875; she was born in 1853. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lamoree, Stoughton, retired farmer, Luzerne; was born in Broome Co., N. Y., in 1818; when he was 16 years of age, he went to Plainfield, Ill., where he remained about eighteen months, at the end of which time he went to Peoria Co., Ill., in which county he married Miss Eliza Minor, in 1844; she was born Aug. 18, 1825, died Feb. 5, 1851; his present wife was Miss Rosanna Sheets; they were married in Stark Co., Ill., Oct. 26, 1851; she was born in Switzerland Co., Ind., in 1830. Mr. Lamoree came to this county in the Spring of 1855, and was elected member of the first Board of Supervisors in this county, in which capacity be served two years. He owns 353 acres of land, besides his fine residence, in which he resides at Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lamphiar, J. H., farmer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Landabaught, John, money broker. (1878 Taylor Township)

Landgrebe, J., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

Landon, L. D., blacksmith, Urbanna; born in Ithaca, N. Y., in 1824; came to Benton Co. in 1864. Married Miss A. M. Lapp in 1852; she was born in Tioga Co., Penn., in 1832. Is a member of the Church of God. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., No. 324; also Altar Lodge, No. 362. Enlisted in the 1 st Pennsylvania Rifles May, 1861; mustered out Aug., 1861; re-enlisted in the 132 nd Penn. V. I. in 1862; participated in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and others; mustered out in 1863; was promoted to Second Lieutenant. Democrat in politics. (1878 Polk Township)

Lane, D., Congregational minister, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lane, Hans, farmer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lane, James, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Langham, J. W., farmer, Sec. 25. (1878 Taylor Township)

Langstroth, E. F. B., physician. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaQuette, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Larell, W. H. H., farmer, S. 5; P. O. Irving. (1878 Iowa Township)

Larkins, P., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Larne, Isaac, broom maker, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Larsen, Saren, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Larson, J., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Florence; born in Norway, Europe, Feb., 1829. Married Martha Olson, in Norway in 1860; she was born in Norway April, 1839; they had nine children, eight are living -- Larson I., Martin, Bernt, Julia, Lauris, Jacobina, Martha and John; Bernt, first, died in infancy. They have eighty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. They came to Clinton, Iowa in 1860; remained four years, and moved to Benton Co., Iowa in 1864. Mr. Larson sailed on the north seas three years, and was cloth dyer one year before coming to America. Mr. and Mrs. Larson are members of the Lutheran Church. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Lewis, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Ole, farmer; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Paul, laborer; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Larson, S. H., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Larson, Thomas, farmer; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

LaRue, Aaron, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Garrison; born in Virginia Nov. 24, 1800; came to this county Aug. 3, 1856; has 500 acres of land, valued at $20,000. Married Acenith Harris; she was born in Knox Co., Ohio; mother of eleven children - Sarah E., Harriet, Chambers C., William H., Isaac N., Thomas P., Mary J., Jesse L., L. N. B., John J. and Edgar A. Emigrated from Virginia to Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1829, where he bought a farm, and cleared up to 160 acres with his own hands; when he commenced there, had $94 in his pocket. Traded his land in Ohio, giving one acre for five of prairie, making a good trade; has as fine a farm as there is in this county; came to this county overland with teams, and drove stock through; camped out on the roads; camped in their wagons until he built a shanty, which he covered with prairie grass, and lived there three or four months. Mr. LaRue has a fine flock of 325 sheep; also, has some fine stock of Short-Horned Durhams. Has a grove of over seven acres set out with his own hands, and has a greater variety of trees than can be found in the county; is one of the solid farmers of the Twp. (1878 Big Grove Township)

LaRue, C. C., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Big Grove Township)

LaRue, J. L., physician and surgeon, Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

LaRue, James, engineer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

LaRue, L. N. B., has a fine farm of 160 acres, valued at $5,000; also, rents his father's farm, and raises, on average, 100 acres of corn, or 5,000 bushels; turns off fifty head of hogs. Is a single man, and starting out with the best prospects. (1878 Big Grove Township)

LaRue, Lewis, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Lash, H. F., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Latham, J. F., farmer, Sec. 25. (1878 Taylor Township)

Latham, L. W., farmer, Sec. 25. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaTourette, Henry, grain dealer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

LaTourette, Montgomery, grain dealer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Laubach, F. G., harness maker, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Law, G. W., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lawrence, John H., Sec. 34; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Lawrence, T. J., Jr., merchant, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lawton, C. C., plasterer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lawton, W. C., plasterer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lawyer, William M., farmer and stock grower, Sec. 19; P. O. Mooreville; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., 1838; removed to Benton Co., in 1865; has 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Aurelia Schoolcraft in 1864; she was born in New York in 1835; they have three children - Lula J., Alonzo D., Hulbert A. Democrat. Road Supervisor. Members of the M. E. Church. (1878 Bruce Township)

Leach, J., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Learch, William, butcher, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Learell, S. C., clerk, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Learens, F. A., blacksmith, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Leaven, N., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Leaven, W., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Lederman, A. C., merchant, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lee, A., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lee, A. W., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lee, Albert N., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lee, C., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lee, Charles, grain dealer, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Lee, Fred B., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Leebody, A., farmer, S. 33; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Lehew, J., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lehew, W. I., Sec. 15; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lehman, H. B., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lehman, J. P., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lehnen, J. J., clergyman, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lehr, Enos, merchant, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lehr, J. M., merchant, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lenga, Fred, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Leo, Fred, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Leonard, H. M., laborer, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lester, Daniel, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lester, M. B., farmer, S. 11; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lester, William, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Belle Plaine; owns 190 acres of land; was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Dec. 18, 1839; remained in New York until 1855; he then moved with his parents to Henry Co., Ill., remaining in that county twelve years, at the end of which time, they moved to this township; his father, Daniel Lester, was born in Connecticut, and married Miss Mary Carr; they came to this county in 1867. (1878 Iowa Township)

Leverich, G., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Lewis, Andrew, liveryman, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Lewis, E. M., Postmaster and dealer in stock, Garrison; born in Essex Co., N.Y., in 1847; came to Iowa in 1866, and located in Jackson Township. Married Mattie Carrie Carrick in 1871; she was born in Logan Co., Ohio, 1850; have on child - Edwin C., born in 1872. Are members of M. E. Church. Enlisted in Co. E., 15 th N. Y. Engineer Corps in 1863, and discharged in 1865. Republican. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lewis, J. W., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Lewis, Richard, barber, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lewis, S. R., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lewis, Thomas D., Postmaster and dealer in dry goods, boots, shoes, etc., Mt. Auburn; born in Wayne Co., Ind., in 1829; came to Iowa in 1862, and located in Cedar Township, Benton Co., and engaged in farming, and then engaged in the lumber business, and, in 1871, his present business; was appointed Postmaster in 1865. Married Mary Ann Hall in 1859; she was born in Henry Co., Ind., in 1840; they have six children - Charles R., Julia F., Anna M., Pearl, Emory A. and Elizabeth B.; Frederick, died at the age of 8 years. Mrs. Lewis is a member of the Christian Church. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lewis, W., agricultural dealer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Lewis, W. A., clerk, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Libby, J., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lichty, George D., Sec. 33; P. O. Garrison; born near Hagerstown, Md., in 1814; removed to York Co., Penn, in 1815; thence to Somerset Co., Penn., in 1825; thence to Fayette Co., Penn., in 1850; thence to Linn Co., Iowa, in 1854; thence to Benton Co. in 1865. Married Mary Plair in 1857; they have nine children -- Jacob P., Matilda, David, Lemuel, Lena, Barbara, Harmon, Lea and John. Republican in politics. Supervisor three years, and School Director two years. Members of the Lutheran Church since 1836. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lichty, Samuel, farmer. (1878 Homer Township)

Lieb, C., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Liebsch, J. H., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Likens, J., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Liller, J. A., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Jackson Township)

Linderman, M., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Benton Township)

Lindsley, Frank D., Mt. Auburn; born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1845; came to Iowa in 1871; engaged with railroad company as agent in 1882. Married Penena Kile, in June, 1873; have two children - Henry A. and John C.; are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Lindsley enlisted in Company A, 140 th Ill. V.I., in 1864, and was discharged in 1864. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lindsley, J. M., freight agent. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lingle, D., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Lingle, E., tenant farmer, P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Lipe, H., surveyor, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Little, Alex H., mechanic; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Livermore, D. A., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lock, P. A., plasterer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Locke, James B., stone mason and contractor; born in Susquehanna Co., Penn., Jan 31, 1828; when 9 years of age, went to state of New York and learned his trade; came to Iowa in 1853; contracted one year in Davenport, and came to Vinton in Oct., 1854, and engaged in contracting and building; is one of the early settlers; has put up most of the best buildings here in Vinton; he and P. S. Finkbine built the State College for the Blind; Mr. Finkbine, now superintending the State Capitol, did carpenter work, and Mr. Locke did the mason work, the whole costing about $264,000 the cheapest State work done in Iowa he built the shops at Cedar Rapids for the B., C.R.& N.R.R., and is now the contractor for the Company, building bridges; he has been actively interested in the interests of this town and county; was in the army and commissioned Captain by Governor Kirkwood, but went out as private. Married Miss Elsie Walley, from near Albany, N.Y., in Jan. 1853; they have four children - Mattie, Katie, Sadie and Frank. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lockhart, C., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Lockhart, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Urbanna; born in Adams Co., Ohio, in 1812; came to Benton Co. in 1840; has 411 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Malinda Wright in 1832; she was born in Spencer Co., Ind., in 1815; they have six children -- Thomas, Milton, Cass, Grure, Nancy E. and Malinda. Is a Democrat in politics. Was County Commissioner six years; also School Director and Trustee. They are members of the Christian Church. They are members of the Pleasant Valley Grange, No. 1761. Mr. Lockhart has the honor of building the first house erected in Benton Co. (1878 Polk Township)

Loizaux, P. J., minister. (1878 Taylor Township)

Loizaux, T. C., minister. (1878 Taylor Township)

Loizeaux, C. J., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Loizeaux, J. J., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lonan, W., farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Long, C. P., farmer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Long, D. N., retired minister, Blairstown; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., May 17, 1813; in 1835, he was licensed minister of the Evangelical Association, and successfully labored in the States of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio; in 1860, he came West and located in this State; he followed his ministerial duties in this State and Minnesota several years. He married Susanna Flickinger, in Cumberland Penn., in 1842; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1817; they have three children living - Belinda E. (now Mrs. J. Troutman), Susanna C. and Cynthia (now Mrs. Frank Leohner). Mr. Long owns 452 acres of land, and residence and three town lots. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Long, E. B., farmer, P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Long, H. B., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Long, J. J., Sec. 24, P. O. Vinton; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; born in Decatur Co., Ind., in 1828; came to Iowa in 1856 and settled in Harrison Twp. Married Susan Snell in 1854; she was born in Indiana in 1831; have ten children - John M., William H., Joel J., Anna D., Marion W., James A., Addie, Ida, Mary E., and Elmer F. Are members of the Church of God; Greenback. (1878 Harrison Township)

Long, S., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Long, W. P., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Longman, W., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Longside, A., Sec. 21; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Lord, T. J., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Loree, William M., dealer in groceries and provisions; born in Pittsfield, Mass., April 15, 1834; came to Ohio when 6 years of age, and lived there about fifteen years; engaged in mercantile business at Columbus; came to Vinton in 1856, and has been engaged in business here twenty-two years, and is the oldest merchant in Vinton. Married Miss Jennie G. Hawkins, from Fremont, Ohio, in 1855; they have two children - Annie and Charlie. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lorenzen, Hans, laborer, Sec. 27; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Lormor, John W., Sec. 22; P. O. Mt. Auburn; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., in 1827; came to Iowa in 1860, and located in Cedar Township. Married Sarah Boyer in 1856; she was born in Center Co., Penn., in 1834; have five children - Frank, Lizzie, Nora, Mary and George; wife is member of the M. E. Church. Republican. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lorschester, Mat., brewer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Losey, C. P., wagon maker, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Losey, W. P., wagon maker, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Louderbaugh, Henry T., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16; P. O. Garrison; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Nov. 20, 1842; came to this county in 1863; has 240 acres of land valued at $9,000. Held the offices of Town Trustee and Secretary of the School Board. Belongs to the M. E. Church. Married Mary Parshall; she was born in Otsego Co., N.Y., Dec. 31, 1846; mother of two living children - John and James. Emigrated to Benton Co. direct from Pennsylvania where he has resided since; raises on average eighty acres 3,200 bushels of corn, 150 bushels of wheat, 600 bushels of oats; turns of fifty head of hogs and a car load of cattle. His property has been made by his own exertions and industry, and he is one of the enterprising farmers of the township. He enlisted in the 47 th Regt. I.V.I. Co. C, stationed at Helena, Ark.; was detailed in the U.S. General Hospital. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Lowe, F., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Lowe, John D., farmer, Sec. 34; born in Mercer Co., Ky., Aug. 10, 1832; when 12 years of age, moved to Johnson Co., Ind., and lived there until 1853; came by wagon to Benton Co.; was sixteen days on the way, and arrived here Oct. 27, 1853; was one of the early settlers; only a few here now that were here when he came; he worked for Mr. Young, Mr. Vannice and Mr. Boggs; entered 160 acres from Government, and engaged in farming; has hauled wheat to Iowa City, 50 miles, and sold it for 25 cents per bushel; he owns farm of 180 acres, and timber, thirty- five acres; has held town, school, and road offices, and was Secretary of School Board three years. Married Miss Marth Chaffen, from Scioto Co., Ohio, Oct. 9, 1855; she died Oct. 9, 1872, the same day of the month and the same hour of the day on which they were married, leaving seven children - five boys and two girls. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lowe, L. W., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lowe, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 34. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lowe, W. D. (1878 Taylor Township)

Ludwickson, J., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Fremont Township)

Ludwickson, M., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Luecke, H., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Lukins, R., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lupton, G. F., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lupton, W. C., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lurch, Jacob, blacksmith, Belle Plaine. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Luton, Daniel, laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lyman, S. H., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lynch, James, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Dryden. (1878 Homer Township)

Lynch, John, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Homer Township)

Lynch, P. H., Justice of Peace, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lynstrum, Charles, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Lyon, E. B., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Lyon, R. B., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Lyons, J., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)