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History of Marion County, Iowa B The following bios have been submitted by Dee Judge-Susi unless otherwise specified. Was a native of Ohio . When he settled here his family consisted of a wife and seven children, mostly girls. He was a Mormon in faith, and his wife was a member of that church. At one time during a period of about six weeks, his family was reduced to the verge of starvation, subsisting almost entirely on neddles boiled for greens. On rare occasions they obtained a piece of corn bread from Mike Morris. This kind of diet produced a change in their complexions from a natural to a dark, greenish hue, suggestive of poor health. Dealer in dry goods, clothing, etc. Was born in Europe on the 21st day of September 1844. His youth was spent in his native country where he also received good educational advantages. In 1863 he came to the United States and has since been engaged in selling goods, and is one of the most prominent merchants in Pella. He is eminently a self –made man and commenced in life without means. Has built up his trade on the strictly business principles of industry, honor and integrity and merits the success which has attended his career. He married Miss Julia Eeiustan, in 1877. She was born in Illinois, in 1845. They have two children; Isaac Milton and Henry K. Blacksmith and farmer. Is a native of Ohio, and was born in Highland county, July 15, 1826. When an infant he was brought by his parents to Belmont County, where he remained about two years. He went to Cass County, Michigan, and in the summer of 1845 he took up his residence in St. Joseph county. His father being a blacksmith, young Baker learned that trade. In 1850 he went to Berrien County, Michigan, where he was engaged at his trade till 1853, when he moved to Iowa and settled in Red Rock, Marion County. Was there employed in blacksmithing for fourteen years, mostly improved. Was married to Miss Patient Garrett, October 29, 1850. She was born in Canada, January 28, 1831. They have seven children living; Flora M., Ester G., Martha P., Willett G., A. J., Louis and Nathan. Lost five. Deputy county treasurer and one of Marion County’s prominent citizens, was born in Highland county, Ohio, on the sixth day of February, 1821, and when eleven years of age removed with his parents to Michigan, where he was raised. He learned the trade of plow and wagon making in youth, and followed it as an occupation until 1847, then engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1850 he went to California and spent seven years. In 1857 he was elected county treasurer and the manner in which he filled the position is evinced by the fact that he was re elected in 1869 and again in 1871, and his official record is without a stain, or suspicion, and as a citizen and official he has the unlimited confidence of all with whom he has had business relations. He was married in 1858 to Miss Sara R. Wells, a native of Delaware County, Ohio. They have one son, Frank, bookkeeper in the Marion county National Bank Tonsorial artist. Was born August 4, 1845, in the East Indies, and in infancy was taken from that sunny climent to Holland by his parents. Was their raised and enjoyed excellent educational advantages. Served nine years in the Holland army, and for six years held the position of sergeant. In the winter of 1872 he came to America, and settled at Paterson, New Jersey, where he resided about nine months, then opened a shop. He is an accomplished workman, and by his geniality has won hosts of friends. In September 1872, he was married to Miss Anna Deppe, a native of Winsehoten, province of Gronenge, Holland, born March 28th, 1847 Farmer and stock raiser. Se. 13, P.O. Knoxville. Was born in the County Westmeath, Ireland, and July 4th, 1818. Came to America with his father, William Banks, in 1821, the family locating in New York City, where the subject of this sketch was raised until he attained the age of 16 years, when the family removed to Ohio, where he resided until 1854, when he came to Iowa, locating in Marion county. In 1860 he married Miss S. A. Jordan. They have a family of six children; Clara, Willie, Sarah, John E., James A., Charles H. His farm consists of 200 acres, about all under cultivation. His house will compare favorably with any in the township. He is closely identified with the educational interests of his district, and holds the offices of district treasurer and trustee. Farmer and stock raiser. Sec. 33, P.O. Knoxville. Was born in Marion (now Morrow) county, Ohio, November 17, 1830. His parents were Lewis and Susanna Barge. They were among the early settlers of that county. His father, Lewis, entered the land that is now adjoining the town of Cardington. Eli was there raised to manhood, and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner. In the spring of 1853 he came to Muscatine, where he worked at his trade for a time. In the spring of 1854 he removed to Warren county, Iowa, when, after a short sojourn, he came to Marion county. His residence in the county dates from 1855. The first year he was engaged in operating a sawmill; after which, for a number of years, he was engaged in building. He worked on the courthouse, Baptist church, and many other old landmarks. In 1867 he removed to his present location. For five years previous to removing to his farm, he was engaged in teaming between Knoxville, Pella and Eddyville. Many of the Knoxvilleites will recollect gray Jim, a horse he drove, which scored 30,000 miles in four and one half years. This favorite roadster died at the age of twenty-three years. His farm consists of 126 acres. On the seventeenth of January 1858, Miss Eliza Moss, of Richland County, Ohio, a lady of many virtues, became his wife. Their union has been blessed by nine children, seven of whom are living; Lewis L., Hulda h., Edward E., Mattie M., Sadie S., Robert R., Libbie L. They lost two; Albert and Ella E. Editor and proprietor of the Knoxville Journal. Is the son of Hon, F. A. and Catharine Barker, who were among the early and honored settles of Marion County? He was born in Morgan county, Ohio, January 23, 1836, and lived there until eight years of age, and then accompanied his parents to Iowa, and settled in Marion county. His early life was spent on a farm. In 1855 his father received the appointment of warden of the Penitentiary at Fort Madison, and Mr. Barker moved there with his father and leaned the printing business. He then went to Guthrie County and commenced his journalistic experience as editor and publisher of the Guthrie Ledger. In response to the call for troops to assist in putting down the Rebellion, he enlisted in the Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry and served three years, and was with the regiment all the time during its campaign. He was mustered out at New Orleans and returned to Guthrie county; and, in connection with A. G. Sperry, published the Guthrie Vidette until 1867, and then exchanged the office for what is now the Knoxville Journal, and since that period has published the leading paper in Marion county. Mr. Barker has attained no small amount of celebrity as a substantial advocate of the Republican Party. He has an eloquent pen, and through the medium of the Journal, during past campaigns, has spoken in a distinct and convincing manner. As a citizen he is public spirited, and is among the foremost in all enterprises that have a tendency to promote the county’s interests. Mr. Barker was married in 1874 to Miss Matilda Mathews. Deceased. One of Marion county’s pioneers, and one of her most worthy and respected citizens. Was born in Dutchess county, New York, on the 2nd day of April, 1798. His father was a farmer and at this business the son was raised. When twenty years of age he started for what was then the “Far West,” and settled in Marietta, Ohio, and engaged in teaching school for some time; then went to McConnelsville, and being an expert in figures and a good penman he found ready employment, and was elected auditor of Morgan county, and resided there until 1829, and was elected auditor of Morgan county, and resided there until 1829, and then went to Malta and engaged in general merchandise. He also engaged in the manufacture of linseed oil, and afterward in the salt manufacture, doing a large but unsuccessful business, owing to the improvement of the Muskingum River with locks and dams, which broke up nearly all the salt merchants. He then came to Iowa on a prospecting tour, with a view of selection a home for his family, and after deciding to remove to Iowa he returned to Ohio. In April, 1844, came with his family, landing at Burlington, and went out in the country twenty miles and lived there during the summer, and raised a small crop of corn and vegetables. Late in the fall of that year Mr. Barker went up to the third purchase and selected a claim near Bellefontaine, now know as the Converse place, giving a saddle in exchange for it. He rented a small cabin in which he moved his family in November, that year. This cabin had puncheon floors, stone fireplace outside, dirt hearth, with places cut out for doors and window. They hung up carpet for a door, and oiled paper and covered the opening for a window, and used a large box for a table with swinging cots fastened to the joists for the children during the winter. Mr. B. made rails to fence in the spring crops, but not being used to farming he had many obstacles to overcome on account of inexperience. The provisions they brought with them were fast disappearing, and he thought best to return to New London and get some corn and buckwheat that he had left and get it milled. He was prevented from returning for a month, owing to the bad roads and swollen streams, and for five days before he returned the family was compelled to live without bread, on hominy and crab apple pickles. The neighbors, too, were all out, and no mill nearer then fifty miles. The improvement of his claim was slow, owing to sickness in his family. This sickness resulted in the death of two of his children. In 18__ Mr. Barker received the appointment of clerk in the State Legislature. In 1855 he was appointed warden of the State penitentiary at Ft. Madison and held the position two years, and in 1858 returned to this county and settled, once more engaging in farming. During the late war he was deeply interested in the success of the Union army, which so taxed his mind that before hostilities ceased he was struck with paralysis. He sold his farm and removed to Knoxville, where he had a second attack. He died in ______, 186-. He was married in Ohio to Catharine Barker. Dentist. Is a son of the late Hon. F. A. and Catharine Barker, who were among the pioneer settlers of Marion county, and of whom mention is made in another part of this work. He was born in Morgan County, Ohio, on the sixteenth day of October 1840, and in 1844 accompanied his parents to Iowa. He was raised a farmer and followed it until the outbreak of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in company K, Third Iowa cavalry, and served four years, and was honorable mustered out. He returned to his home and resumed his former business. In November, 1867, decided to make the practice of dentistry an avocation, and in 1869 opened an office for the active practice of his profession and has continued it until the present time, in which he has been very successful. He married Miss E. Edwards, in 1866. Se was born in Pennsylvania, and died in 1876, leaving three children; Frank M., Elsie and Nellie. He married for his second wife, Miss Ruth Smith, in 1878. She was born in Illinois. Bookkeeper. Was born in Carroll county, Indiana, on the twenty ninth day of March 1843, and was raised on a farm, and with a mercantile experience in his father's store. When eighteen years of age he enlisted in company H., Second Iowa infantry, May 23, 1861 , and for meritorious conduct was commissioned first lieutenant in the Forty second United States colored infantry. He participated in the battles of Fort Donelson , Pittsburgh Landing and others of prominence, and was taken prisoner in the fall of 1862, and after being held twenty days was released. He married Miss M W Adams the first of March 1866 . She was born in Pennsylvania . They have a family of six children: Ella, Willie, Bessie, Bertie, Robbie and Maggie. Mr. and Mrs Barnes are members of the U P Church. Farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 18, P.O. Pleasantville. One of the most prominent stock raisers and farmers of Illinois , in 1841, and is the son of Ninevah and Sobrina Barnes. William came to Marion county with his parents in 1853, and was here raised to manhood and educated. His boyhood days were spent in tilling the soil and to this he has principally adhered, being a constant resident of this county with the exception of five years sojourn on the Pacific slope, engaged in mining. Mr. Ninevah Barnes has been closely identified among the pioneer agriculturists and respected citizens. The subject of the sketch married in 1871 Miss Matilda Bacon, a native of Marion county, daughter of Samuel Bacon, one of the Marion county pioneers. Their union has been blessed by three children: Girtie K., MilesO., and R. Loretto. His estate consists of 260 acres of choice land and his buildings are among the finest in the township, the barns and sheds being well adapted for his extensive stock raising. Sec. 28, P O Knoxville . Among the pioneers of Marion county who took an active part in its development was L. Baughman, who was born in Knox county, Ohio , where he was raised to manhood and married Miss Elizabeth Crozier, a native of that State, in 1839. She was born April 13, 1824 . In infancy she was deprived of her parents by death, and was raised to womanhood among strangers. In 1857 the family came to Marion County where they engaged in farming, which vocation Mr. Baughman pursued to the time of his decease in April 1874. They have had a family of ten children, seven of whom are living: Mary Ann, Francis Marion (deceased), Thomas Benton (supposed to be dead), George Morgan, Sara Maria, Scott, Asberine, Beckie Ellen, Marion, and Serenis. Her oldest son, Francis Marion, Lost his life at Shiloh in the late war. Thomas Benton also tendered his services to the cause and has never been heard from. Merchant. Among the enterprising and prominent businessmen of Knoxville is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Westmoreland County , Pennsylvania , on the 11 th day of December 1839, and lived in his native State until 1851, when he came with his parents to Iowa , landing at Burlington . The family settled in Henry County , where the youth of Mr. Baxter was spent on a farm. He enlisted in company E, First Iowa cavalry, in July 1861, and was mustered out in March 1866. He then returned to his home, and in June of that year was appointed sheriff of Henry County owing to a vacancy, and in the fall of that year was elected to the office. After his term had expired he engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1873, when he was elected auditor of the county and held that office two years. In March 1876, he came to this county and engaged in his present business, and in which he has been very successful and has taken a prominent place among the businessmen of Marion county. He is also senior member of the firm of Baxter & Kennedy, dealers in boots and shoes. He was married to Miss Marietta Miltenberger in 1866. She is a native of Ohio . They have a family of four children: Katie, Theo, Lula and an infant. Farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P. O. Durham. Was born in Franklin county, Virginia, December 9, 1820 , and he lived here until twenty-eight years of age, when he moved to Montgomery county, Indiana. Lived there until 1853, then moving to Marion County, Iowa, where he has since lived. He owns 206 acres of land well improved. His wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Ray, was born September 6 1822 , and was a companion of his youth. The Rev. John Bowman married them January 4, 1844 , in Franklin County , Virginia . Their family consists of seven children living: Sarah P., Nancy, Benjamin, David C., John B., William J. and Martha E. Mr. B.'s farm is well adapted to the raising of stock, at which he has been quite successful. He also has discovered two fine beds of coal, three and four feet in thickness. Farmer, Sec 7, P.O. Durham. Her maiden name was Naomi Wilson, and she was born in Knox County , Kentucky , September 5 th 1811 , where she lived four years, then moved with her parents to Madison County , where they lived a short time, and thence to Bath County where they lived until she was ten years of age. They returned to Madison County and there resided five years, and moved to Morgan County, Indiana, where they lived until she was twenty five years of age. They came to Fulton County , Illinois , and remained there until 1852, when she came with her husband to Marion County Iowa, and settled on their present place. Mrs. B. now owns ninety-five acres of well improved farming land. She was married to Elias Beaver (who was born October 30 th 1799 in Virginia ) July 25 th 1839 . They have had seven children: James A., Samuel L., Nancy J., Sophronia, Franklin C., Sara E., Joseph W., Jas A was born June 1 1840 . He enlisted in Company A, third Iowa infantry, in August 1862. He received a wound at the battle of Helena and was taken to Memphis Tennessee , where he died August 17 th 1863 . Sammuel L. enlisted in company K, Seventh Iowa Calvary, and served three months, and had an honorable discharge at the close of the war. Mary J. died July 31 st 1846 . Mr. Beaver departed this life August 31 st 1865 . Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Gosport. Was born December 26 th 1820 , in Washington County , Pennsylvania , and was taken from there while young by his parents to Wayne County Ohio, where he was raised, until nine years of age, on a farm. Then removed to Crawford County Ohio, with his parents, and resided there on a farm until Seventeen years of age, and where he received his education. He emigrated to Crittenden County Kentucky, resided there fifteen years, following agricultural pursuits and carpentering. He learned the carpenter trade of his father when quite young, and has followed it a good portion of his lifetime. He emigrated to Iowa and settled in Tama County in 1852, residing there three years, and came to this county in the spring of 1855, where he has since resided; principally engaged in the mercantile business at Gosport . In 1855 he formed a partnership with Dr. Conrey, and continued there about two years. He has held the office of Justice of the peace three times, and several district offices, always filling them faithfully. He married Miss Mary L. Crowley in 1856, in Lucas County . She is a native of Jefferson County Ohio, and was born April 15 th 1843 . By this union they have six children: Anne E., Sarah E., John W., Peter T., Millie M., and Roy. He is a member of the Christian Church. He has a farm of fifty acres in a good state of Cultivation. Of the firm of Bellamy and Van Dyke, dealers in general Merchandise, Gosport . Among the rising young men of Marion County is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Marion County, Iowa on the 29 th day of October 1854. His parents were early Settlers of the County, and his early life was divided between attending school and assisting in the duties of the farm. He commenced his mercantile experience in the spring of 1880, and the firm carries a good stock and is doing a satisfactory trade. Being a young man of energy and of sterling integrity. We predict for Mr. B a successful future. He was married July 4 th 1876 , to Miss Annie Bebout, also a native of this County. They have two children: Arlae and Clyde . Farmer and Stock raiser Sec 4 pod. Gosport . Was born in Switzerland County , Indiana April 25 th 1845 , and is the son of James and Elizabeth Bellamy. The family immigrated to Marion County , when S.M. was in his tenth year. He was here raised to manhood, educated, and continually resided. In 1864 he married Miss Raphel Mears, a native of Ohio , daughter of Jackson and Margaret (Nee Dennison). They have a family of eight children: E. Otis, Eva R., Freddie N., Ora E., Bessi M., Lela B., Frank E. and Verner S. His estate consists of 182 ½ acres; stock rising is his specialty and in this line he deals extensively, and citizens. Politically Mr. Bellamy says he is on the Lord's side, having been a life long Republican. Farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 33, P O Knoxville. This enterprising agriculturalist was born in Richland County , Ohio . April 19 1849 . His parents was Jacob and Catherine (formerly Hoffman). They were among the early settlers of Ohio . Charles was there raised to manhood, receiving the benefits of the common schools of the county. From early life he has been a farmer, with the exception of short periods he was engaged in railroading and surveying. In 1872 he came to Marion county, where he has since resided, engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock raising; of the latter he makes a specialty and keeps graded cattle that will compare favorable with any in the county. He was married April 7 1874 , to Miss Mary Welch, daughter of James Welch, one of the pioneers of Marion County . She is a lady of many virtues, who devotes her time to making home attractive. Their union has been blessed by two children; Jessie Olive and Nellie. Mason and Brick layer. Was born July 21 1833 , in Gelderlang, Holland ,m and was there raised and attended School. He learned the Mason's trade when young, and when twenty-one years of age, in company with his brother, came to America , and settled in Pella . Mr. VanderBerg owns several lots and a handsome residence in the west part of town on Washington Street . He gives his attention entirely to his trade. He married Miss Minnie Bennink in 1857. She is a native of Holland , and was born July 7 1835 . By this union they have four children H J., Lizzie, Minnie and Harmon. Of the firm of Lytle & Berkey, horse shoers, black smithing and general repairing shop, Montgomery Street . Of the ironworkers of Knoxville there is no man more serving of special mention than the subject of this brief sketch, who was born in Johnstown , Cambria County , Pennsylvania , December 30 1835 . He is the son of Joseph and Dorcas Berkey, the former a native of Belgium and the latter of Scotland . His mother died when F W was an infant; his father was a blacksmith but did not follow the trade to any extent. He removed to Fort Wayne , Indiana , at an early day, and was sheriff of Allen County for two years. In 1844 came to Fort Madison , Iowa , and after a short sojourn removed to Des Moines county, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for a few years, when he removed to New London , Henry county, and embarked in the hotel business. F W was here raised to manhood, educated, and learned the trade he now pursues. Joseph Berkey continued in the hotel business for fourteen years and eventually returned to Pennsylvania , where he died a few years ago. F W worked as a journeyman at various points until 1868, when he came to Knoxville , opened a shop and has been playing anvil choruses for the citizens of the county. In 1859 Miss Mary Johnson, a native of Ohio , became his wife (married at Oskaloosa). They were blessed by two daughters; Elmira (wife of W Savage) and Annie (wife of John Rolph). Farmer and stock raiser, P O Knoxville. Was born in the Elkhart County, Indiana, June 13 1833 . His father, William, was a native of the District of Columbia and was raised in Washington City . The subject of this sketch came to the Territory of Iowa with parents in 1837. Locating at Iowaville. The senior Betterson was a resident of Iowa to the time of his demise, March 13 1860 . He underwent all the hardships of pioneering that were incident to that time. The subject of this sketch was a resident of Wapello County until October 1863, when he came to Marion County . He married, February 5 1854 , Miss E J Sutton, a native of Illinois . They have nine children living; Obadiah, Harriet, Jessie, Viola, Charles, Francis, Free, Ova and Arthur. Lons one, William. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O.Pella. Was born February 23 1806 , in South Holland , and was there raised and educated. After reaching his majority he worked as a laborer, and in 1849 came to this country. Settled in Pella , and engaged in various pursuits. In 1853 he moved on the farm he now occupies, which contains forty eight acres well improved, upon which are good and comfortable buildings. In 1831 he married Miss Gertrude Barendrecht a native of the same place as himself. She was born August 9 th 1811 . They have two children: Gerret and Mary; lost nine. Mrs. B died on the 9 th day of April 1877. Mr B's daughter, Mary now presides over the home. The family are members of the first reformed Church of Pella . Of the firm of Bittenbender and Savage, Machimists. Was born in Schuylkill County , Pennsylvania . August 24 th 1849 , and raised there on a farm. He resided in his native state until twenty-two years of age and then emigrated to Iowa and settled in Marion County , and for three years followed farming and then engaged in his present business. On the twenty seventh day of July 1876, the building was burned and he then formed a co-partnership with W.B. Savage, and the firm are doing a good business and richly merit the success which has attended them. He was married to Miss Alice Kelly in 1875. She is a native of Knoxville . They have one daughter, Katie. The subject of this Sketch was born in Ohio on the thirteenth day of February 1848, and was raised there on a farm. In 1869 he came to Iowa and settled in Knoxville , where for three years he had a mercantile experience. In 1872 he engaged in general merchandise, at Columbia, and continued the same eight years, and the past year has had charge of mining interests in Leadville, Colorado, and his ability as a business man, and his reputation for industry, honor and integrity, as well as good sound business qualifications may be inferred from the confidence and trust imposed in him, as well as the success which has attended his career. He married Miss Kate T. Anderson in 1872. She was born in Pennsylvania , and is a lady of refined taste and domestic habits, as well as a most excellent manager of household affairs, and her husband's best counselor. Their family consists of two children: Louis and Inez. Of the firm of Black Brothers, dealers in dry goods, notions, carpets, boots and shoes. Is one of Marion County 's representative business men. He lived in his native state until eight years of age, and in 1853 came to Iowa and settled in Marion County . His early life was spent on a farm. When Seventeen years of age he commenced looking after his education; was first in the Common schools, after ward at Monmouth College , in Illinois , and a Commercial course at Bryant and Stratton's College in Chicago . He then went to Keokuk and was engaged in business for some time; thence to Boston , and entered the employ of a large boot and shoe house, and traveled for ten years. On the first of October 1875 , her commenced his present business, in which he has been eminently successful and he is a good illustration of what an industrious man can accomplish. No firm in Marion County have a better reputation among their patrons and they merit the success which has attended them. One of Marion County 's most esteemed citizens was born in Ireland on the third day of August 1821, and while an infant less then a year old, was brought by his parents to the United States . They settled first in Pennsylvania , and after a residence of four years removed to New York , where Mr Black lived until fourteen years old, and in 1846 removed to Ohio . He learned the trade of blacksmith, but never followed it as an occupation. He came to Marion County, Iowa. He purchased the land on which he now resides, but his means being limited, he engaged in freighting goods from Keokuk, and made the first trip that was made in eight days in the county. He afterward engaged in threshing, and brought one of the first improved Massilon threshing Machines into this part of the Country and did a large and profitable business. His farm contains eighty acres, and his dwelling, built in 1857, was at that time the finest farm building in the county, and compares favorably at the present time. Starting without means, he has made the competence he now enjoys by honest toil, and he has justly earned, and is more than entitled to his marked success and position in the Community. He has been twice married, first, to Miss Jane Mc Meekin, in 1842. She was a native of Pennsylvania . Mrs. B. died February 7 th 1874 . His second marriage was to Mrs. Mary J. Robertson, whose maiden name was Sanders, a native of Delaware County Ohio, December 31 st 1877 . Dealer in general merchandise. Was born October 18 th 1812 , in Netherlands and was there raised and educated. Followed various pursuits in his native country, and served six years in the Army. He emigrated to America and located at Pella in 1847. Worked at different occupations for several years and finally a piece of land, upon which was a stone quarry. The latter he worked for a time. Was elected Constable; filled the office one year, and for two years held the office of road supervisor. Was a member of the school board over ten years; and also held the office of Alderman. In 1865 he commenced his present business. Has been twice married. First to Miss Gannetje Van der Hul, in 1839. They had four children by this union. Soon after coming to this country Mr. B. lost his wife and four children by death. December 29 th 1847 , he married Elizabeth Van Os, a native of Gelderland , born April 10 th 1811 . They have one child, Elizabeth (now Mrs. A. VanZante), lost three. Mr. And Mrs. B. are members of the third reformed church of Pella . He has been deacon there in for twelve years, and Elder three years. His landed estate consists of ninety seven acres. Farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 12, P. O. Pella. Was born in the Netherlands, on the twenty eighth of March 1830, and was raised a farmer. He came to the United States in 1856, and lived one year on Staten Island, New York. Came to this county in April 1857, and now owns 300 acres of land. He had but twenty-five cents when he landed, and has made what he has by honest toil. He married Miss Williametje van Mavesan on the twenty eighth of May 1858. She was born on the fourth of May 1834, in Netherlands. They have five children living; Peter, John, Nellie, Eva and William. Lost five. Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec 27, P, O, Knoxville. Was born in Preble County, Ohio, November 25, 1830. His parents were Jesse and Martha. They were among the early settlers of the Buckeye State. Timothy’s early life was that of a farmer-boy. He received with the exception of a few years in Indiana, until 1852, when Mr. Jesse Brees removed removed with his family to Iowa, locating in Lee county, residing seven years, came to Marion county in 1859, where the family has since resided. The subject of the sketch was married in the autumn of 1859 to Miss Charlotte Brooks. They have a family of seven: Martha J. (now Mrs. Orr), Isaac, Ellioda, La Fayette, Jesse P., Nona, Cora C. His farm consists of 160 acres; has also five acres of timber detached. Stock-raising his specialty; in this line he keeps cattle, horses and hogs that will compare favorably with any in the township. Mr. Brees is one of Marion County’s self-made men. He began life for himself without means, and in the pioneer days endured hardships and privations, and has by his industry and perseverance reaped that reward which invariably follows. Farmer, Sec. 22, P. O. Lucas Grove. Is a native of Barren County, Kentucky. He was born September 2, 1823 and was raised and educated in his native county. Having an attraction for the State of Iowa, he emigrated in the spring of 1852, and located in Marion County, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until the spring of 1874, when he moved to McPherson County, Kansas and he returned to Marion County the same year. He owns 140 acres of land, 120 of which are in cultivation, the balance timber. He has been twice married; first October 1 1844 to Miss Elizabeth Key, of Kentucky. By this union they had nine children, seven of whom are living: Nancy A., Hezekiah, Jemima E., Sarah E. C., Mary R., Marshall and Martha F.; lost two in infancy. Miss Emilia Leak, of Montgomery County, Indiana became his second wife November 11 1868. She was born August 31 1833. Farmer, Sec. 16 P. O. Lucas Grove. Was born February 25 1822, in Barren County Kentucky, where he spent his young days on a farm. He first came to this State in 1843, but only remained one season, when he returned to Kentucky. In 1846 he took a trip to Texas with the intention of locating there, but not being so well satisfied as with the State of Iowa, he returned home and in 1851 came to Marion County. He owns a farm of 130 acres, 10 acres of which are timber. Has been twice married; fist, to Sarah J. Kinslow, a native of Kentucky, June 19 1849. By this union they have three children: Eugenia, Sarah F. and Aaron S. Was married to Miss Pheba H. Funk, his present wife, a native of Indiana, and have seven children: Trizah K., Leonard G., Jessie A., Lincoln E., Albinus H., Joseph R. and Jared W. One deceased. Mr. And Mrs. Burch are members of the Baptist Church.
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