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History of Marion County, Iowa A The following bios have been submitted by Dee Judge-Susi unless otherwise specified. Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 20 PO Pleasantville. Mr. Agard is a native of Licking County, Ohio, and was born on the 12th day of August 1823. All his life he has been an active farmer. When he was twelve years old his father, James S Agard, removed to Indiana, and soon after to St. Louis, Missouri. Here he remained a short time and then took up his residence in Adams County, Illinois, where E D resided until 1865, when he came to Pleasant Grove township, Marion county, Iowa. On the 21st day of June 1846, he was married to Joanna Jordan, from which union they have six children; Gideon W, William V, Elias G, E A, A E, and Annie. Mr. Agard’s father was a native of Connecticut and was a soldier in the War of 1812. Was with W HH Harrison at the battle of Tippecanoe. He died in Adams County, Illinois in the year 1855, at the age of sixty-six years. Faremer and stock-raiser, Sec 10, PO Pella. Was born in 1857, and is a native of Marion county. His boyhood days were spent on the farm, and in March, 1880, he began farming for himself. Owns 80 acres of rich farm land. On the twenty-sixth dave of March, 1880, Miss Maggie Monster became his wife. She was born on the sixth of December, 1860, and is also a native of this county. Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 20, P O Knoxville. Was born in Chautauqua county, New York, July 25, 1830, and is a son of Samuel and A. A. Aldrich. When quite young he removed with his parents to Monroe county, of same State, where they resided until he attained his ninth year, after which they emigrated to Richland county Ohio, locating on a farm W. H. was here raised, educated and learned the trades of carpenter and stationery engineering. In 1853 came to Marion County, engaging in farming until February 1864, when he enlisted in company K, Third Iowa cavalry. Was with General Sturges at Guntown, on the Wilson raid and other notable events; was honorably discharged at the close of the war. During his term in the service he contracted an eye disease, by which he is partially blind. Since then he has divided his time between farming and carpenter work; he is closely identified with the building interests of the community. His farm consists of 43 acres. On the fourth of September 1853, Miss Charity Smith, daughter Charles and Charity Smith became his wife. By the union they have seven children: Charles S., John H., Edwin D., Mary E., Willie E., A. A. and Margaret Jane. Himself and family are members of the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church. A practicing physician of Pella. Was born in Carroll county, Ohio, February 23, 1833, and raised in his native State. He made choice of medicine as a profession, and commenced preparing himself for its active duties; but impaired health led him into other pursuits, and in 1864 he came to this State and settled in Fairfield, Jefferson county. After a residence of two and one-half years he changed his place of residence to Birmingham, Van Buren county, and in 1872 came to this county. Engaged in the practice of his profession, in which he has been very successful. Dr Allen is one whom nature has wonderfully favored in the healing art; he exercises good judgment, and is particularly careful to administer those remedies which he knows will not injure, rather than experiment with the theories of others. He has built up a large and remunerative practice, and he is ever ready, regardless of weather or distance, to render immediate assistance to the sick and suffering. His cabinet of specimens of his own operations would be a credit to any physician of our larger cities, and the success that has attended them is a flattering testimonial of his skill. He married Miss Miriam Stewart in 1851. She was born in Carroll county, Ohio, March 22, 1833. Their family consists of three children: William L, A C and Laura W. William L is a graduate of the Central University, and is preparing himself for the practice of medicine. The subject of this sketch was born in Highland county, Ohio, on the 13th day of June 1826, and was raised there on a farm. After attaining his majority he removed to Wayne county, Indiana, where he lived for fifteen months, and then returned to Highland county, Ohio, and after remaining there two years, came to Jasper county, Iowa, engaged in agricultural pursuits. In March 1871, he came to Marion County and settled in Knoxville. The following January he purchased the property and opened the hotel that now bears his name. In this occupation he was peculiarly fortunate in securing a large trade and building an enviable reputation and this is attributable to his uniform courtesy and attention to, and care for the comfort of his guests as well as the bountiful provisions made for their wants; his name is the synonym of a good landlord. As a citizens he has been public spirited ever identified with the best interests of the city. As a member of the city council for three years, he swerved faithfully and well. He married Miss Nancy J. Jones, in 1863; she was born in New York. They have one son, George. Sec 3 P O Red Rock. Was born March 16th, 1822, in Highland county, Ohio, where he remained with his parents till 1848, when he came to Marion county, Iowa, and remained until 1851, when he returned to his old home in Ohio and returned to his old home in Ohio and returned to Marion county in 1857. He owns a farm of 540 acres on which is situated a barn and house, both of which denote comfort and prosperity. He was married to Miss Martha A Brown, of Highland county, Ohio, August 24th, 1848. She was born November 6th, 1829. They have six children living: Narcissus, J B,, Forrest, H J, Laura and A H. They have four deceased. Mr. Amos served one year in the Mexican War. Farmer and stock-raiser Sec 15, P O Knoxville. Was born on the 15th of February, 1837, in Mason county, West Virginia and was there raised and received an education in the common schools of that county. He spent his boyhood days with his father on the farm and in his father’s tanyard. He came to this county in the spring of 1857. He owns 142 acres of land. He has held various township offices. He married Miss Adeline Greenlee, in 1863. By this union they have six children: Warren T, Elbert S, Edna H, Jessie M, Roy and Rolla (twins). Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church of Coal Ridge. Dealer in groceries and provisions. Was born on the 13th of July, 1803, in Washington, Washington county, Pennsylvania, and resided there until twelve years of age, receiving the benefits of a common school education. About that time his father moved on a farm, and R S spent seven years in the rural districts. Then engaged as clerk in a general merchandise store for ten years, when he emigrated to Florence, same county, resumed the same business, and ten years later removed to Pittsburgh. Was there employed in the grocery and provision business for five years, after which he went to Cochransville and engaged in selling goods; also kept a warehouse. In 1855 he came to this county and settled on a farm in Summit township, where he resided ten years. Then moved to Pella and started a dry goods and grocery store, continued it four years, sold out and retired from business for a short time. Four years of his time was spent in clerking after which he engaged in his present business. In March, 1832, he married Miss Dorcas A Hopkins, a native of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, born in October, 1812. They have six children living: William H, Robert C, Samuel A, Mary F. (now Mrs TH Scott of this county), DeKalb and James Q. Lost one, Napolion. Mrs A is a member of the Second Reformed Church of Pella. Mr A held the office of postmaster in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and was assessor in Summit township. Also held the office of alderman of Second ward of Pella. He has been engaged in active business the most of his life; and, although now 78 years of age, his step is still firm and his faculties sharp and accurate. Attorney. Among the prominent legal practioners of Marion county may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He was born in Fulton county, Illinois, on the fourth day of March, 1837, and resided there until sixteen years of age. In 1853 he came with his parents to Marion county, Iowa. His early life was spent on a farm and his time was divided between farm duties in summer and attending school in winter. When seventeen years of age he purchased his time of his father and spent some years in teaching and attending school. In 1858 he was elected county surveyor, and having made choice of law as a profession , he commenced reading with Hon. J. E. Neal, an attorney of wide reputatuon.. After a thorough preparation he was admitted to the bar in October, 1860, and has practiced continuously, excepting when absent in the service of his county. In the autumn of 1862 he enlisted in the Fortieth Iowa infantry, company A, and was commissioned first lieutenant and afterward promoted to captain and while holding that position resigued on the second day of December, 1864, and returned to Knoxville. Blacksmith and Mason, Gosport. Was born November 12, 1849, in Knoxville township, and has been raised to manhood, educated and learned his trade in Marion county. He has been closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the county, and is numbered among its substantial citizens. As a Blacksmith his business will compare favorably with any in the township. He also caters to the wants of the traveling public at Gosport in the way of hotel keeping. He married Miss m e McKinney, on the 12th day of November 1876, at Gosport. She is a native of Indiana, and was born July 14th, 1849. By this union they have two children: L. M. m and Jessie. In 1874 himself and wife went to California. After spending four years in the Golden State he returned to Iowa. Farmer and stock-raiser Sec. 25, P O Knoxville. Was born in Crawford county, Ohio, September 04, 1830. His parents were Jacob and Ellen. They were natives of Pennsylvania and among the early settlers of Ohio. Hiram was raised in Crawford county and he received the benefits of the common schools, and the high school six months. In early life he followed farming and in his twentieth year he commeneed the profession of school teaching, which he followed seven years. In the spring of 1856 he came to Marion county and located, he having been here in 1854, prospecting. He made his debut as a teacher, which he followed farming. He first located at Newbern, in Dallas township. In 1865 he removed to his present location and has confined himself to agricultural pursuits. He was married March 11, 1859, to Miss L Richardson, a native of Ohio. She is a lady possessing those graces of heart that make all who may form her acquaintance friends. Their union has been blessed by two children. Knoxville, proprietors of livery stable. Edgar Ardery was born in Decatur County, Indiana, December 26, 1849, where he lived until six years of age, when he came to Keokuk county Iowa. While there he was engaged in farming and stock-trading for about sixteen years. He then moved to Knoxville and commenced the mercantile business in Columbia, Washington Township, where he remained two years, then moved to Knoxville Township and commenced farming which he followed six years. He then moved to Knoxville and commenced mercantile business, where he continued until August 15th, 1880, when he commenced his present business. He was married to Miss Hattie Floray November 21, 1872, in Elk County, Kansas. Their family consists of four children: Flora, William, Loly and Fannie. Eugene Ardery was born May 7th, 1859, in Keokuk County, Iowa, where he was raised, and lived until eleven years of age. In 1879 he came to Knoxville and commenced business with his brother. Eugene Ardery was born May 7 th , 1859 , in Keokuk County , Iowa , where he was raised, and lived until eleven years of age. In 1879 he came to Knoxville and commenced business with his brother. Physician and surgeon. Is a native of Nicholas County, Kentucky, and was born on the twenty-fifth day of August 1820. When young he was taken by his parents to Indiana, where his early life was spent on a farm. He early made choice of the practice of medicine as a profession and commenced reading with Dr. Crawford, of Clarksburg, as preceptor. After a thorough preparation he attended lectures at the Ohio Medical College in Cincinnati, and was graduated in 1844 and commenced the active duties of his profession in Newbern, Bartholemew County, Indiana. On the thirteenth day of September 1855, he came to Iowa and located in Keokuk County, where he practiced until he came to this county in 1871. In his medical relations he has built up his own reputation by skill and energy and has acquired and extensive practice. He has been twice married; first in 1857 to Miss Mary E. Mitchell, born in Decatur County, Indiana. She died, leaving four children: Lorimer, Edgar, Ion and Eugene. His second marriage was to Mrs. Mary Wippo, in 1874, whose maiden name was Pitts. She has one daughter, Addie, now Mrs. Clark. (Deceased). Was born at Little Falls, New York, in 1792. Was there raised to manhood, educated and learned the millwright trade. After participating in the War of 1812, he engaged in general contracting and milling business at Zanesville, Ohio, where he resided until 1854, when he came to Marion county and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Dallas township. He was married at Little Falls in 1812, to Miss Alfie Lenard, of Albany, New York. By this union they had eight children: Luey, Lavina, Mary, Samuel, David, S. S., Edward, Phebe (deceased). David, the second son, was born in Muskingum, county, Ohio, August 6th, 1827, and was there raised to manhood, educated and learned the mill-wright trade. In 1851 he came to Iowa and engaged in mill building and contracting, operating at Burlington, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and other points. Came to Marion County in the autumn of 1854, locating in Dallas Township, where he resided on year. In 1855 he removed to Union county, where for fifteen years he was engaged in contracting and general architectural work. He was married December 24th, 1653, to Margaret Eight. He has by these unions eleven children: Edward, David, Nora, Grace, Minerva, Laura, Frank, Mary, Floretta, William and Charlie. For the past ten years he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock rising. His farm is among the finest in Union County, the buildings and appurtenances indicating taste, and the management of careful and well-disciplined judgment. He is extensively engaged in silver mining in Arizona, where he spends a portion of time, being a shareholder of the Oro Blanco and two other mines that will compare favorably with any in the Territory. Is a Master Mason. David Arnold, Sr., after an active career of twenty-six years in the county passed away in June 1880. Mrs. Alfie Arnold still resides in Dallas Township. Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 28, P. O. Chariton. Mr. Arnold was born April 25, 1830, at New Conger, Ohio, where he received his education. He learned the milling business at an early age with is father. In 1854 he removed to Knox County, Ohio, where he followed the milling business for four years. He came to this county in 1858 and engaged in agricultural pursuits for a short time. Leaving his family here he went to Colorado and engaged in mining in which he continued about two and a half years. Hearing of the repeated defeats of the Federal army he hastened to the front and enlisted in company G, Fortieth Iowa, in August 1862, as a private, and passed through the various grades of promotion and was commissioned captain of company K. He took part in the battles of Vicksburg, Jenkins’ Ferry and other engagements in which his regiment participated. He was mustered out at the close of the war at Fort Gibson, Indian Territory, and returned to this county and engaged in farming and stock raising with good success. His landed estate consists of 465 acres and his stock is of high grades and thorough-breeds. He has a large mining interest in Arizona of a substantial and remunerative character. He married Miss E. M. Gill in 1854. She was born in Norwich, Ohio. They have four children: Alice, Rosa, Minnie and Harry. Farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 14, P. O. Pella. Was born on the twenty-seventh of April 1841, in Scott county, Illinois, and was taken from there to Jefferson county, Iowa, by his parents, in 1843. In 1844 he came to this county, and spent his youth on a farm, attending the common schools. In October 1861, he enlisted in company C, Fifteenth Iowa infantry and served three years and ten months. Was wounded at Pittsburgh Landing and taken to the hospital, joining his regiment again at Corinth. Was with Sherman on his march to the sea, being mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, July 5, 1865. In the spring of 1866 he commenced farming and now owns 250 acres of land. He married Miss Margaret Flaugh, in March 1867. She was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, September 14, 1847. Have six children: Ranson, Oliver, Emmett, Zella, Harry and Lena. Lost one, Cora. Attorney. One of
the self-made men and prominent attorneys of the Sixth congressional
district is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Lake County,
Ohio, the twenty-sixth of July 1836. His father, Buenos Ayres, was a
native of Massachusetts: his mother, Sarah Osborne, was a native of
Connecticut. In infancy the family removed to Hicksville, Defiance County,
where they resided until 1850. Then removed to Wisconsin, and in 1851
to Illinois, where he was raised, receiving the benefits of a limited
common-school education. In 1861 he commenced reading law in the office
of Howe & North at Kewanee, at Ottawa, in December 1863. He opened
an office at Kewanee and practiced ten months, after which he came to
Iowa, locating in Knoxville, where he has since been numbered among
the leading counselors of central Iowa. For a number of years he has
been associated with ex-Gov. Wm. M. Stone. The firm of Stone & Ayres
is well known throughout the Northwest. He is a Master Mason and an
Odd Fellow. He was married July 13, 1864, to Miss Anna M. Stone. They
have seven children living: Edward C., Helen A., Augusta, William S.,
George W., O.B., and Ransom M.
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