Jasper County >> 1878 Index

The History of Jasper County, Iowa
Chicago: Western Hist. Co., 1878.

Fairview Township (D-K)
Transcribed by Joan Achille, submitted by Shelley Arri

DALRYMPLE, A. L.; Druggist, Monroe. He was born in Knox Co., OH in 1824, and moved to Mills Co., IA in 1853. He was appointed Deputy Treasurer in 1858 and 1859. In 1864 he moved to Newton and engaged in the drug business until 1865, then moved to Monroe and engaged in the hardware business in which he remained but a short time. He married Miss Anna E. GALLHER in Knox Co OH. They have three children-- Preston, Elton, and Myrtle. He is a Republican, and a member of the A.F. & A. M. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Dalrymple has a drug store on the west side of the square, and keeps a full line of fresh drugs, medicines, paints, oils, etc.

DALRYMPLE, P. A.; Clerk; Monroe.

DANKS, T. J.; Coal miner; P. O. Monroe.

DANKS, Wm.; Coal miner; P. O. Monroe.

DAVIDSON, S. R.; Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Monroe.

DAVIDSON, S. S.; Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Monroe.

DAVIS, Walter; Grocer; Monroe.

DAY, Hiram; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

DEAKIN, John Q.; Retired, Monroe. He was born in Warren Co., Ohio in 1809; in 1830, went to Vermillion Co., Ill. Served in the Black Hawk during the years 1831-32. Came to this state in 1846, and to this county in 1847, and settled in Des Moines Twp. He laid out the village of Vandalia, where he built grist and saw mills which were run under his supervision sixteen years. He was also engaged in the mercantile business in Vandalia six years. He owns 300 acres of land in Des Moines Twp., the village of Vandalia being located on a portion of it; also 480 acres of land in Guthrie Co., this State. In the early history of this county, he was elected County Surveyor, which position he held several years; he has also held various local offices. He has been married twice; first wife was Miss Sarah SHEHRER; present wife was Irene PEIRCE. He has six children; two of his sons were in the Union Army during the war of the rebellion -- William W. and James Edwin. They served in Co. E. 14th I. V. I., and were honorably discharged. Mr. DEAKIN, in politics, was originally a Whig, but on the decline of that party became a Republican, and has remained a firm supporter of that party.

DECKER, A. J.; Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Monroe.

DEIHIL, John A.; P. O. Monroe.

DELONG, Wm.; Retired farmer; Monroe.

DEMOSS, Thomas; P. O. Monroe.

DEWALT, Jacob; Teamster; Monroe.

DEVAULT, J. H.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Monroe.

DILLON, A. A.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

DIX, G. J.; Firm of SCHENK and DIX, proprietors of the Monroe City Mills; born in Jefferson Co., N.Y. in 1833; in 1858, he came West,0 and engaged in milling in Dubuque, this State, until the Spring of 1865. He then moved to Pella, Marion Co., this State, where he ran the Washington Flour Mills until 1867. He then moved to this town which he has made his home. He married Miss Isabella RICHARDSON in Dubuque, Iowa , Sept. 8, 1862. She was born in Jefferson Co., N.Y. They have two children -- Minnie, born in Marion Co., and Alice, born in this county.
Mr. DIX is a stockholder and one of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Monroe. He is a Republican in politics. He is genial in manner, enterprising and public spirited, and in him Monroe has a citizen that she could ill afford to lose; he understands his business thoroughly, and is a good business man, and since coming to this city, he has made a host of friends. The SCHENK & DIX mills have all the improvements in mill machinery for making the New Process flour; they are prepared to do all kinds of work in the milling line; they have had years of experience in the milling business, and have always made it a success for themselves and customers.

DIXON, George W.; of the firm of DIXON, FISHER & Co., dealers in hardware; Monroe; born in Shelby Co., Ohio, in 1836; came to Monroe in 1867, and engaged in the hardware business. He married Miss Sarah A. HOVER in Allen Co., Ohio. She was born in Lima, Allen Co. Lima is situated on the Ottawa stream and was the old camping ground of the Shawnee Indians; it is thickly sifted of the ashes of the past, and is the heart of the historic interest of Allen Co.; it was the scene of her most exciting Indian councils and the home of half her legends and traditions. Their old Council House alone is left, it stands there yet a monument to a now forgotten and almost extinct race. During the war of the rebellion, Mr. Dixon enlisted in Co. F, 20th Reg. Ohio Vol., for four months. At the expiration of that time, he enlisted in Co. B, 81st Ohio Reg. Vol.; was promoted to first Lieutenant in June 1864, and promoted to Captain immediately afterward. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church. They have six children. Politically, he is a Republican. During the time he was in the service, he was in a number of battles, the principal ones were Shiloh, Resaca, Corinth and siege of Atlanta. He was in the service a few months over three years; was honorably discharged Dec. 20, 1864.

DIXON, Seth; Lumber dealer; Monroe.

DONALDSON, Jas. T. P.; Carpenter; Monroe.

DOWNEY, D. W.; Veterinary surgeon; Monroe.

DUNLAP, S. M.; Balcksmith; Monroe.

DUNWAY, J. D.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

EDWARD, E. E.; Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Monroe.

EDMAN, D. P.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

ELWOOD, A. S.; M. D.; Monroe.

ELRAOD, J.; Gardener; Monroe.

ELROD, Wm.; Carpenter; Monroe.

EMERY, S. M.; farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Monroe.

ENGLISH, Thomas; Teamster; Monroe.

ESTLE, W.; Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Monroe.

ESTLE, W. H.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FARMER, G. C.; Wholesale merchant in Keokuk; Monroe.

FERGUSON, A. J.; Carpenter and builder; Monroe; was born in Greene Co., Penn. in 1834, where he remained until 1859, when he went to Knox Co., Ohio, where he married Miss Sarah M. WRIGHT, Sept. 22, 1862. She was born in Ohio. Mr. Ferguson enlisted in Co. F, 121st Ohio V. I., and served until the war was over. He was honorably discharged in June 1865; was in a number of engagements, the principal ones being the battles of Perryville, Chickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, Resaca, and all through the Atlanta campaign. The war being over, he returned to Knox Co., Ohio, remaining until the Fall of 1876, when he moved to this place (Monroe). Mr. F. is a Republican in politics; is a member of the Council, and has held other local offices. Himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church. There was two of his brothers in the army during the war of the rebellion -- Joseph and Lemon; both served in Ohio Regiments, and were honorably discharged.

FIELDS, Robert; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

FINICY, Ed.; Laborer; Monroe.

FISHER, J. W.; Hardware merchant; Monroe.

FITZGERALD, C.; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Monroe.

FITZGERALD, T.; Laborer; Monroe.

FLEEK, Albert; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FLEEK, Ed.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FLEEK, Henry; Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Fairmount.

FLEEK, John; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FLEENOR, Adolph; Printer; Monroe.

FLEENOR, A. T.; Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Monroe.

FLEMMING, R.; Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Monroe.

FLAHARTY, J.; Laborer; Monroe.

FLICK, George W.; Harness and saddlery; Monroe; born in Washington Co., Penn. in 1826; he remained in Pennsylvania till 1853. He then went to Dixon, Ill., where he remained about four years, at thend of which time he came to Bureau Co., Ill., where he remained until the second year of the war of the rebellion. He then enlisted in Co. H, 93d Regt. V. I.; served three years, and was honorably discharged July 22, 1865. In 1864, he appointed Commander of Fort Alexander in St. Louis, Mo. He married Sarah J. BENNINGTON in Pennsylvania. They have one child -- Ella E. Mr. FLICK came to Monroe in 1871; he keeps a full and complete stock in the harness line. He does his own manufacturing, and warrants all his work. Mr. FLICK is a member of the I. O. O. F. and also of the A., F. & A. M. Politically, he is a Republican.

FOOTE, Chas.; Stock dealer; Monroe.

FORD, James; Laborer; Monroe.

FOSTER, Andrew; Herder; Monroe.

FOUCH, John; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FOUST, G. D.; Shoemaker; Monroe.

FOX, John; Retired; Monroe.

FRANKLIN, Geo.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Monroe.

FRAZIER, Geo. S.; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Monroe.

FRENCH, J. P.; Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Fairmount.

FRENCH, L. C.; Laborer; Monroe.

FRY, Daniel; Retired farmer; Monroe.

FULLER, Isaac; Laborer; Monroe.

FULLER, O.; Ticket and freight agent on the Newton & Monroe R.R.; also grain dealer; born in Wyandot Co., Ohio, Nov. 15, 1822. He remained in Ohio until 1844, when he went to La Grange Co. Ind., and was engaged in the mercantile business in that county a number of years. He moved to this county in 1865, and engaged in the manufacturing of wagons and carriages the first two years he was here; at the end of that time, he engaged in the stock and grain business, in which he continued four years. In 1872, he was appointed Director of the Newton & Monroe R.R., which position he filled until June 1877; during a portion of that time, was also local Treasurer of the road. He married Miss H. L. HILL in La Grange Co., Ind., on the 25^th of December, 1856. She was a native of New York. They have five children --Cleaon B., born May 1, 1859; Florence May, Oct. 13, 1861; Harry T., Sept. 16, 1866; Lilly P., March 4, 1871; Nettie, Sept. 19, 1873. During his residence in this county, Mr. FULLER has held various railroad offices. He is noted for his fidelity and the readiness and willingness with which he gives his assistance and information to all who seek them.

FULLER, S. C.; Laborer; Monroe.

GARBER, T. W.; Dentist; Monroe.

GARNANT, N. A.; Farmer; Sec. 29, P. O. Monroe.

GARRATT, A.; Blacksmith; Monroe.

GARRISON, W. H.; Laborer; Monroe.

GARRISON, Wm.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

GESSFORD, Joel; Teamster; Monroe.

GIBONS, J.; Butcher; Monroe.

GIBSON, L.; Grain merchant; Monroe.

GIFFORD, Ellis; Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Monroe; born in Rush Co., Ind., Nov. 16, 1839, and removed with his parents to this State when about 4 years of age. The settled in Des Moines Co., remaining in that county but a short time; to Mahaska, and thence to Monroe, this county, in 1843, thus becoming one of the pioneer families of Jasper Co. He married Miss Emma J. WOODY in Monroe, this county, Aug. 27, 1865. She was born in Lawrence Co., Ind. They have three children -- Sarah Paulina, Mary Estelle and George Milton. Mr. GIFFORD owns a well-improved farm of 140 acres. Politically, he is a Democrat.

GIFFORD, Wm.; Farmer; Monroe.

GLOYD, C. M.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Monroe.

GLOYD, M. P.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Monroe.

GOULD, N. A.; Laborer; Monroe.

GREENLEAF, E. RA.; Butcher; Monroe.

GROOVES, John; Carpenter; Monroe.

GROSS, David; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Monroe.

GROSS, G. G.; Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Fairmount.

GROSS, J.; Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Fairmount.

HAGNEY, John; Laborer; P. O. Monroe.

HALL, J. R.; Photographer, Monroe; born in Ohio. While he was a boy, his parents moved to Indiana, thence to Ottumwa, this State, in 1844, where they remained until Spring of 1852; thence to this town remaining until 1854. They then moved to Pella, from which place our subject returned to this place in 1857, where he remained until the breaking-out of the war of the rebellion, when he enlisted in Co. D, 13th Regt. I. V. I., and served until February 1862, when he was honorably discharged. In 1864, he married Miss S. A. SHAW in Marion Co., this State. She was born in Ohio. They have three children, Luella, Lenora, and John R. Mr. HALL is a Republicaninpolitics; himself and family are members of the Methodist Church. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a leader of the Monroe Cornet Band.

HAMILTON, David; Tinsmith; Monroe.

HANKINS, Jacob; Street Com.; Monroe.

HARBOUR, J. M.; School teacher; Monroe.

HARCOURT, Dan; Retired farmer; Monroe.

HARRAH, C. C.; Cong. Minister; Monroe.

HART, James; Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Monroe.

HATHWAY, A. M.; farmer; P. O. Monroe.

HAWKINS, Thos.; Teamster; Monroe.

HAYES, A. O.; Attorney; Monroe.

HAZZARD, P. C.; Teamster; Monroe.

HAZZARD, W.; Laborer; Monroe.

HERTZOG, G. W.; Mayor of Monroe; born in Fayette Co., Penn.in 1822; in early life he received a liberal education; when he was 26 years of age he was licensed minister of the Baptist Church, and followed ministerial duties in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. He was ordained in Greene Co., Penn. in 1851. In 1869, he came West settling in this city (Monroe), and had pastoral charge of the Baptist Church until 1875, since which time he has been Pastor of the Baptist Church at Ashland, Wapello Co., two years, and at Otley, Marion Co., since Jan. 1878. He was elected Justice of the Peace in this place in 1876, which office he is still the incumbent of. He is also President of the School Board. He married Miss Elizabeth WILLARD in Fayette Co., Penn. in 1846. She was born in Meigs Co., Ohio. They have eight children --William (married Miss Martha SEALS), Lydia B., James P., George A., Gideon, Collins B., Henry C., and Libbie D. Mr. HERTZOG is a Republican in politics.

HERTZOG, James; Monroe.

HEPSLEY, T.; Farmer; Monroe.

HEWEHE, P.; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Monroe.

HIGHLAND, John; Farmer; Monroe.

HIGHLANDS, William; Farmer, Sec. 32, P. O. Monroe. He was the first white settler of this county; born in Cumberland Co., Penn. in 1803; went to Ohio in 1828; thence to Illinois in 1838, where he remained until May 1843, when he moved to this county and settled on his present farm. He married Miss Ellen SLAIN. She was a native of Virginia. Mr. HIGHLANDS owns 160 acres of land. He is a Republican in politics. He was the first Justice of the Peace elected in this county. He has witnessed and endured all the hardships and privations of pioneer life, and is now justly entitled to the comfortable competency he enjoys.

HILL, George; Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Monroe.

HILL, Joseph H.; Retired farmer; Monroe; was born in Carroll Co., Va. in 1814, where he remained until 1831 ; he then went to Kentucky, thence to Highland Co., Ohio, remaining until 1847, in which year he moved to this county. He is one of the pioneer settlers of Jasper Co. He married Miss. E. F. LOYD in Highland Co., Ohio. She was born in Madison Co., Va. They have had nine children, six of whom are living --William F., who enlisted in an Iowa regiment during the war of the rebellion, and was honorably discharged; John H., who served in an Iowa regiment and was honorably discharged after three years service, died in 1872; James M., who also served in an Iowa regiment, and was honorably discharged; George W, Thomas J., Samantha Ann (now Mrs. METTLER); Joseph M. (deceased); Margaret E. (deceased), Amanda J. Mr. HILL owns 122 acres of land. Himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is Republican in politics.

HISKEY, Daniel; Farmer; Monroe.

HISKEY, F.; Boot and shoe dealer; Monroe.

HISKEY, George; Retired farmer; Monroe.

HISKEY, John; Retired merchant; Monroe.

HOLLAND, Cyrus; Carpenter; Monroe.

HOLLAND, Dan.; Section boss; Monroe.

HOLLAND, Ed.; Farmer; Monroe.

HOLLAND, G. A.; Painter; Monroe.

HOLLAND, John; Laborer; Monroe.

HOOK, Charles; Painter; Monroe.

HOWARD, CHANCY; Laborer; Monroe.

HOWARD, Mad.; Furniture dealer; Monroe.

HUDDLESTON, S. M. O.; Stock dealer; Monroe; born in Macoupin Co., Ill. in 1834, where he remained until 1846, when he came to Henry Co, this State, remaining until 1855. He then returned to Macoupin Co., Ill., and engaged in the mercantile business, which he continued in two years. At the end of that time, engaged in farming, stock raising and dealing in stock until 1870, when he removed to this place, and has made it his home. Besides being extensively engaged in stock dealing, he owns and oversees a farm of 540 acres of land. Married Miss Martha CARR in Macoupin Co., Ill. She was born in Kentucky. They have five children --Clara C., H. Ada, Lucian Elmer, Stith A. and Presha Ann. Politically, Mr. HUDDLESTON is in full sympathy with the principles of the Republican party.

HUGHES, A. M.; Artist; Monroe.

HULLE, E. J.; Coal miner; P. O. Monroe.

HUMMELL & Co.; Clothiers; Monroe.

HUMMELL, James; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

HUMMELL, John R.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

HUMMELL, L.; Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Monroe.

HUNTER, Frank; Tinsmith; Monroe.

HUMPHREY, A. N.; School teacher; Monroe.

HUNTER, M. A.; Confectioner; Monroe.

HUNTER, S.; Works in restaurant; Monroe.

HUTT, O.; Blacksmith; Monroe.

HUTT, William; Proprietor of wagon and blacksmith shop; Monroe; born in Ross Co., Ohio in 1819, where he remained until 1855; he then came West and settled in this city, where he has been engaged in his present business, with the exception of the years of 1857-58, which years he was in Marion Co, this State. He married Miss Margaret D. HITCHENS, in Ohio; she was a native of Maryland. In politics, Mr. HUTT is Democratic; himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

IBLE, George; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

IBLE, Henry; farmer; P. O. Monroe.

IRWIN, Jas.; Retired merchant; Monroe.

ISENBERGER, W. H.; Laborer; Monroe.

ISRAEL, M. C.; Insurance agent; Monroe.

JACKSON, James; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Monroe.

JACKSON, L.; Retired minister; Monroe.

JENKINS, J.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Monroe.

JENNINGS, Jas.; Teamster; Monroe.

JOHNSON, D. E. ; Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Monroe.

JOHNSON, J. S.; Cooper; Monroe.

JOHNSON, P.

JOHNSON, Richard.

JOHNSTON, J. H.; Stock dealer; Monroe.

JOHNSTON, J. W.; Grain buyer; Monroe.

JOHNSTON, Robt.; Stock dealer; Monroe.

JONES, John; Laborer; Monroe.

JONES, J. H.; ; Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Monroe.

JONES, Samuel; Teamster; Monroe.

JOY, F. D.; Liveryman; Monroe.