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History of Jasper County, Iowa Poweshiek Township (A-K) ADAMS, S.; Farmer; S. 6; P. O. Greencastle. ADAMS, Elias; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Colfax; born in Adams Co., Penn. in 1815; came to Stark Co., Ohio in 1826; thence to LaGrange Co., Ind. in 1846; thence to Jasper Co. in 1855. Has 107 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. He married Miss Rebecca PATTERSON in 1842; she was born in Wayne Co., Ohio in 1820. They have nine children - Sylvester, Jeremiah, Emily J., Alfred C., Celistia F., Julius, Jessie A., Duncan D. and Freddie. Republican; they are members of the M. E. Church. He has held the office of School Director. ALEXANDER, R.; Farmer; S. 33; P. O. Colfax. ANDERSON, John W.; Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, south side of square, Greencastle; born in Hampshire Co., Va. in 1821; came to Des Moines Co., Iowa in 1837, and to this county in 1853. Owns his store and residence and ten acres of timber. He married Miss Urbana LEE in 1847. She was born in Henry Co., Ind. in 1828; died in Greencastle March 19, 1876, leaving five children - Charles W., John M., Elizabeth S., Cassius R. and Lois V. Republican; member of the M. E. Church; belong to Des Moines Annual Conference, having preached the Gospel for twenty-five years in Iowa, but lost his health. Owned a fine farm in this township, which he sold after losing his wife. BAILEY, James; ; Farmer; S. 7; P. O. Greencastle. BAILEY, J.; Farmer; S. 17; P. O. Greencastle. BAKER, C.; Farmer; S. 11; P. O. Greencastle. BAKER, David; Farmer and Fruit Grower; Sec. 3; P. O. Greencastle; born in Franklin Co., Penn. in 1826; came to Jasper county in 1855. Has 275 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. He married Miss Annie M. SECRIST in 1846. She was born in Bedford Co., Penn. in 1827. They have five children - Theodore A., Mary C., Emma R., Lincoln E. and Horace S. Is a Republican; Mr. and Mrs. BAKER are members of the Evangelical Association; he being a Pastor of the same church. When he came here, there were but three houses in sight; only one house on the road to Des Moines. He has an orchard of 1,000 bearing apple trees, and other fruits, 300 of which were planted fifteen years ago; has 160 acres of swamp land, which are very desirable pasture; and as valuable as good farm land. BAKER, R., Physician and Surgeon, Greencastle. BAKER, Theodore; Farmer; S. 3; P. O. Greencastle. BAKER, T.; Farmer; S. 7; P. O. Greencastle. BAKER, Wm. E.; Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Greencastle. BARRETT, B.; Farmer; S. 3; P. O. Greencastle. BARTHOLOMEW, John; Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, and General Merchandise, on west side of public square, Greencastle; born in Fairfield, Iowa in 1844; came to Jasper Co. in March 1878. Married Miss Susan A. TETERS in 1867; was born in Pennsylvania in 1846. They have four children - William, Emmet, Frank and Clara Bell. Democrat. Enlisted in the 1st I. V. Battery in 1851; participated in the battle of Pea Ridge; then discharged; enlisted in the 3rd I. V. Cav. in 1863; participated at Louisburg, Ala., Monta Valley, Ala., Ebenezer Church, Ala., Selma, Columbia, and others; mustered out at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 9, 1866. BATES, D. T.; Farmer; S. 22; P. O. Colfax; born in Belmont Co., Ohio in 1835; came to this county in 1862; owns forty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Miss Elizabeth BOYD in 1856. She was born ion Muskingum Co., Ohio in 1835. They have one child - Lyman M., born in 1870. Is a Republican. Mr. B. and wife are members of the M. E. Church. BATES, H.; Farmer; S. 27; P. O. Greencastle. BATES, Morgan; Teamster; Greencastle. BEEM, E. S.; Farmer; S. 18; P. O. Greencastle. BOND, S. A.; Farmer; S. 34: P. O. Greencastle. BOYD, Robert; Farmer; S. 4: P. O. Greencastle; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio in 1825; came to Jasper Co. in 1863; has 336 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Miss Martha A. PETTCOCK in 1846. She was born in Virginia in Dec. 1826. They have five children - Parker, Eli, Francis E., James and Lucinda. Members of the M. E. Church; Republican. Has held the offices of Township Trustee, School Director; member of A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 59, Newton; also Sons of Temperance. Officiates as local preacher in their church. Formerly dealt quite extensively in stock feeding and selling. BOYD, S. W.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Colfax; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio in 1829; came to this county in 1864; owns 210 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Zilpha BATES in 1850. She was born in Virginia in 1829. They have eleven children - Louis H., Mahlon S., John H., Charity E., Joseph H., Phoebe A., Charles E., Franklin, George E., Jessie W., James E. Is a Republican. Has held the offices of Sub-Director, Supervisor, Assessor, Constable and Township Trustee. He is a member of the M. E. Church and A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 59 at Newton. BYALL, W.; Farmer; S. 2: P. O. Greencastle. CARPENTER, Andrew; Farmer; S. 34: P. O. Greencastle. CAREY, F. W.; Farmer; S. 34: P. O. Colfax; born in Richland Co., Ohio in 1826; moved to Luzerne Co., Penn. in 1828, and thence to Jasper Co. in 1854; entered forty acres of land east of Newton, and now has 280 acres, largely underlaid with coal, valued at $28,000. Married Sarah A. LEE in 1851. She was born in Northampton Co., Penn. in 1823. They have two children - Adelaide I., born July 14, 1860, and Elizabeth J., born March 29, 1862. Mr. C. is a Democrat. Has been Township Trustee and Supervisor. He is a Universalist and she is a Lutheran. He is also a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 59 in Newton, a member of Beaver Encampment at Hazelton, Penn., Geble Chapter, No. 12; Master of Grange three years; Knight Templar, No. 22; member of I. O. O. F., No. 73 at Newton. He run a saw-mill at Alma Grove, Adamson Grove, Atkins' Grove and Plummer's Grove; made all he has by his own exertions; formerly an engineer in the anthracite mines in Pennsylvania, running an engine to hoist coal. CHISLER, Isaac; Farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Colfax; born in Carroll Co., Ohio in 1826; came to Jasper CO. in 1850; has 340 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Emily PATTEN in 1847. She was born in Virginia in 1828, died in March 1874, leaving six children - David H., Adeline, John A., Emery B., Ellis B., and Howard O. He married Eliza BENNET in September 1874. She was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio in 1834. Republican; she is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. CHISLER has made all he has, not having even a horse or cow on coming to Iowa, nor having so much as a dollar given to him. CLANDON, August. CLYMER, J.; Farmer; S. 34: P. O. Greencastle. COLE, J. B.; Farmer; S. 20: P. O. Greencastle; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., June 10, 1821; came to this county in 1855; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Catherine CORMANY Sept. 20, 1843; she was born in Ohio in 1823, died in Sept. 1860, leaving three children - Henry M., Alonzo, and Martha A.; the latter died Sept. 21, 1860. He is a Republican. Has been School Director and Township Trustee two terms. They are members of the Evangelical Association. Enlisted in the 40th I. V. I. in August 1862; was detailed to regimental hospital for two years, and St. John's hospital seven months; cooked for his company three months at Fort Smith, thence to Fort Gibson two months, where he was mustered out in 1865. COOK, R.; Farmer; S. 8: P. O. Greencastle. CORR, J. B.; Farmer; S. 9: P. O. Mitchellville. CRAWFORD, J. B.; Farmer; S. 2: P. O. Greencastle; born in Brooke Co., W. Va., Oct. 15, 1815; crossed on the ice to Coshocton Co., Ohio in Feb. 1841, thence to Jasper Co. in 1855; has 273 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Eliza A. WALTERS in 1848. She was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio in 1825. They have six children - Hannah, Jane, Henry, Mary, Sarah E. and John. Republican. Has held the office of Township Trustee, School Director. Members of the Congregational Church. CUMMINGS, A.; Drugs and Menicines, Greencastle. [Transcriber's note: The original states "menicines", but it is probably a typographical error for "medicines."] CUMMINGS, B. H.; Farmer; S. 4: P. O. Greencastle. CUMMINGS, S.; Farmer; S. 10: P. O. Greencastle. CUMMINGS, T. A.; Farmer; S. 14: P. O. Greencastle. DANIELS & LAY; Farmers; Sec. 34; P. O. Greencastle. DICKEY, S.; Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Greencastle. DOTSON, C. A.; Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Colfax; born in Jefferson Co., Tenn. in Jan. 1821; came to Indiana in 1828, thence to Jasper Co., Iowa in June 1848. Has 295 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Marries Miss Marian YORK in 1842. She was born in North Carolina in November 1820. They have six children - Eli E., Mary J., Elizabeth A., Sarah J., Charles L. and Julia E. Republican; has held the office of Township Trustee; he is a member of the Christian Church. His brother-in-law, A. J. BERRY, came to this county at the same time, and at one time, owned 1,900 acres of land, in Sherman and Poweshiek Tps.; in 1868, he sold out and went to Texas; first to the Cherokee country, and then to the Chickasaw; he raised a large family, and at one time was considered the wealthiest man in the county. DOUD, M. P.; Colfax. DOUD, P. H.; Postmaster, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public, Greencastle; born in Vermont, Sept. 5, 1800. Moved to Tioga Co., Penn. in 1818, thence to Jefferson Co., Ohio in 1853, and to this county in 1854. Owns house and lot, and office, Block 13, lots 3 and 4, and a half interest in flouring mill with 1 1/2 acres of ground. He married Louisa HAYDEN in 1824. She was born in Hampshire Co., Mass. in 1804. They have five children - Helen M., Mary A., Eugene S., Adelia E. and Malcolm P. Mr. D. is a radical Republican. Has held offices of County Commissioner, and President of Achool Board. In 1859, he went to California, remaining there four years engaged in mining; his oldest son being there engaged in the wholesale dry goods business. Greencastle was laid out in 1856, by a man named Albert Ship (now a resident of Shelby Co.) Mr. D. taking seven lots. DOWNEY, N.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Greencastle. DOWNEY, T. F.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Colfax. DOWNEY, W.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Colfax. DUNCAN, L. P., Mrs.; Farming; Sec. 23; P. O. Greencastle; born in Hancock Co., Ohio in 1831; removed to Adams Co., Ohio in 1832; thence to Jasper Co. in 1856. Has 120 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married E. D. DUNCAN in 1852. Mrs. D.'s maiden name was WHITNEY. Mr. D. enlisted as Second Lieutenant in Co. B, 13th I. V. I. in 1861; killed in battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862; buried on battle field; leaving two children, Louisa K. and Edward L. EDWARDS, Milton M.; Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Greencastle; born in Pike Co., Missouri in 1820; came to Adams Co., Illinois in 1827; thence to Jasper Co. in 1847. Has 230 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Miss Ann HENDERSON in 1841. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1821. They have eight children - Jonathan, George W., Charles C., James M., Mary A., Ellen E., Albert M., Armilda A. Democrat. Has held all of the School offices, Road Supervisor, Township Trustee. At the time of Mr. Edward's coming to Jasper Co., there were no settlers on the forks of the Skunk River and Indian Creek, except Mr. HAMLIN; it being necessary to go to Oskaloosa and Lynn Grove, ten miles, and at one time to Apple Grove by water. ELY, George; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Colfax. FERGUSON, Joseph; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Colfax; born in Harrison Co., Ohio in 1819; moved to Adams Co., Illinois in 1841, and to this county in 1855. Owns 240 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Anna V. PHAYER in 1865. She was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio in 1838. They have three children - Minnie M., Samuel and James F. Is a Republican in politics. Came from Illinois with an ox team and about $100 in money. FISH, Edward G.; Farmer and proprietor of coal mines; Sec. 26; P. O. Colfax; born in Chambersburg, Penn. in 1837; came to Richland Co., Ohio in 1839; to this county in 1856. Owns his home farm of eighty acres, valued at $60 per acre; also, Black Heath Mines, fifty-seven acres of coal lands, with a bed of coal five feet eight to seven feet thick; discovered by himself, opened out and first coal raised August 10, 1876. Married Edith M. PEASE in 1864. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio, August 6, 1839. They have two children - Jessie M. and Gaylord B. Republican. Mr. FISH was one of the first prospecting party in the Territories of Oregon and Idaho, and passed with the first prospecting party from Colorado to Oregon; thence to Passerville, Idaho; was one of the party discovering the mines at Boise River. He with a party of others, laid out Boise City with ropes on a Sunday afternoon, each taking corner lots. Left Happy Camp with a party of twelve, and returned to Jasper CO. in August 1863. Has passed a very adventurous life on the Western plains. FISHER, Adam; Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Greencastle. FISHER, Benjamin; Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Greencastle; born in Baltimore, Md. in 1803; came to York Co., Penn. in 1806; thence to Wayne Co., Ind. in 1835, and to Jasper Co. in 1857. Has 150 acres of land, valued at $50. Married Miss Eltzabeth HILDENBRAND in 1830. She was born in York Co., Penn. in 1811, died Sept. 29, 1877, leaving thirteen children - Rebecca, Adam, Eliza, Savela, Benjamin, Ellanora, Elizabeth, Gemimah, Edward, Sarah, Mariah, Keziah and Gideon. Republican; Mr. and Mrs. F. were both members of the Evangelical Association. Mr. Fisher had two sons, William and Silas, in the late war; William died in service; Silas died in April 1876. When Mr. F. came to Jasper Co. he had no house and could get none; unloaded on the open prairie, without shelter. [Transcriber's note: It was most probably a typographical error when the vale of the land was listed as $50. In keeping with the format of other sketches and the value of Jasper Co. land, it most likely should have read "valued at $50 per acre."] FISHER, B., Jr.; of the firm FISHER & DOUD, proprietors of the Greencastle Mills, Greencastle; born in Indiana in 1836; came to this county in 1857; owns one-half interest in mill, house and lot, and one vacant lot. Married Rosanna MYERS in 1859. She was born in Ohio in 1837. They have six children - Ladora A., Lydia E., Sarah E., Edward R., Benjamin F. and Gertie M. Is a Republican, and is a member of the School Board; Mr. F. and wife are members of the Evangelical Association. He is a member of the Sons of Temperance. FISHER, E. H.; ; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Greencastle. FISHER, John T.; Laborer, Greencastle. FISHER, J. C.; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Greencastle. FITZHUGH, H.; Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Colfax. FRACE, W. J.; Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Greencastle. FRAZEE, Geo.; Physician and surgeon; office on west side of square, Greencastle; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio in 1845; came to Hancock CO., Ill. in 1849; thence to Lee Co., Iowa in 1871; thence to Jasper Co. in 1875; owns residence in Greencastle. Democratic; Liberal in religion. Was Examining Physician for Pensions in Missouri in 1873. Graduated at the medical college at Keokuk, Iowa. FREEBURG, J.; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Greencastle. FRY, E. S.; Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Greencastle; born in Lancaster CO., Penn. in 1831; came to this county in 1865; owns 453 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Anna R. WHITMER in 1864. She was born in the same county in 1831. They have three children - Jacob L., Allen W. and Amanred W. Independent in politics. Is President of the School Board of the independent district of Greencastle; has held the offices of Township Trustee and Supervisor. Mr. F. and wife are members of the Evangelical Association. He is a carpenter by trade. FRY & WITMER; Farmers; Sec. 14; P. O. Greencastle. FULLER, W. B.; Groceries, Greencastle, south side of square; born in Somerset Co., Penn., June 12, 1844; moved to Des Moines Co., Iowa with his parents in 1845; owns a good line of goods; the only store in town which runs groceries exclusively. Democrat in politics. GAGLE, W.; Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Greencastle. GARDNER, William; Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Greencastle. GEARHART, J.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Greencastle. GEYSELER, H.; Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Greencastle. GIRCH, G.; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Greencastle. GROOVES, H.; Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Greencastle. GUTHERIE, S.; Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Colfax. HALL, W. H.; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Greencastle. HAMILTON, J. W.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Greencastle. HANNAH, P.; Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Colfax. HARDENBROOK, F.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Greencastle. HARRIS, L.; Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Greencastle. HARRIS, N.; Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Greencastle. HARTER, S.; Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Colfax. HARTER, W.; Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Greencastle. HAWK, W. W.; Physician and surgeon, Greencastle. HEDRICK, T.; Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Greencastle. HENNINGER, H.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Greencastle. HEPP, John; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Greencastle; born in Germany in 1828; emigrated to America in 1850; came to Peoria, Ill. in 1853; thence to Jasper Co. in 1871. Has eighty acres of land, vaued at $40 per acre. Married Margaret SAPP in 1858. She was born in Germany Feb. 15, 1834. They have six children - Fredrick, John E., Amelia, Charles, Odelia F. and Ida May. Republican. They are members of the Lutheran Church. HIBBS & PIERSON; Farmers; Sec. 33; P. O. Greencastle. HOPPING, J. N.; Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Greencastle. HURST, B.; Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Colfax. JACKSON, C.; Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Greencastle. JACKSON, P.; Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Greencastle. JAMES, M.; Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Greencastle. JOHNSON, H.; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Greencastle. JOHNSON, J. R.; Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Greencastle. JONES, E. C.; Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Greencastle; born in Ontario Co., N. Y. in 1818; removed to Wayne Co., Ohio in 1821; thence to Lee Co., Iowa in 1847; thence to California in 1852; returned to Jasper Co. in 1866. Has 152 1/2 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. He married Mrs. Margaret RAWSTERN in 1867. She was born in England in 1828. They have four children - Sarah, Mary, Eliza and Elias. Republican. Holds the office of Township Trustee. Are members of the Universalist Church. Followed mining while in California. JONES, R.; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Greencastle. KANE, Wm.; Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Greencastle. KARTCHNER, J. C.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Colfax. KNIGHT, D.; Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Greencastle. KNOSTMAN, J. R.; Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Greencastle.
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