History of Wapello County, Iowa - 1878

History of Wapello County, Iowa
Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878.

Unless otherwise noted, all biographies were submitted by Dick Barton.

WEST, J. R., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Blakesburg; born in Monmouth Co., N. J., Oct. 13, 1820. Married Elizabeth Addington in 1849; she was born in Wayne Co., Ind., in 1820; have five children - Lenora O., Philip C., Alpheus G., Nancy E., Sarah A. Owns 140 acres, valued as $2,400. Was Road Supervisor one year. Republican.

WHIPPLE, ALFRED J., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Ottumwa; was born in Dearborn Co., Ind., Feb. 26, 1831; came to Wapello Co. in the fall of 1854. Married Elizabeth Doak, March 13, 1866; she was born in Beaver Co., Penn.. Dec. 3, 1832; they have three children - Ettie J., born Dec. 20, 1866; Laura A., born Aug. 20, 1870; Milo D., born Jan. 30,1873. Owns 250 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Mrs. W. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Republican.

WILLIAMSON, JAMES, far., Sec. 9; P. O. Dahlonega; born in Ross-shire, Scotland, Jan. 12, 1831; came to Wapello Co., March 17, 1867. Mr. Williamson has improved four farms getting them under good cultivation; owns the one he lives on. Married Miss Mattie L. Wilson; she was born in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 8, 1855; they have four children - Wallace R., Berenice L., Elmer R. and Victor A. Owns 127 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Republican.

WINNER, MARK; P. O. Highland Center; born in Carroll Co., Ohio, July 28, 1855; came to Wapello Co. in 1867. Married Belle Parker; she was born Oct. 25, 1851; have two children - Jennie M. and Elsie P. Republican.

WORKMAN, J. W., farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottumwa; born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, May 26, 1840. Married Phebe Barnes Aug. 2, 1865; she was born in Holmes Co., Ohio; has three children - Lovie L., Maggie M. and George W. Was Assessor two years, Township Trustee two years, President of the School Board two years, Road Supervisor one year. Owns 149 acres, valued at $20 per acre; came to Wapello Co. in 1868; has farmed since. Mrs. W. is a member of the Baptist Church; Democrat.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM H., Sec. 19; P. O. Ottumwa; born in Ohio Aug 4,1838; came to Wapello Co. in May, 1841. Married Miss Maria H. Pollock March 12,1868; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Dec. 27, 1848; they have a family of two - Frank W, and Gracie. Mr. Wright is a member of the I. O. O. F., and Mrs. W. is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. W. owns 125 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Republican.