ANDERSON, D.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 821. Physician, Brooklyn. Was born in Wynette, Bureau county, Illinois, December 11, 1853; was there raised and attended the common schools until the age of fourteen years, when his father (F. Anderson), who was a farmer, came to Brooklyn with his family. In June 1875, our subject entered the drug store of Sterling & Talbott as clerk, and remained there eight months; after which he went to Mt. Pleasant and attended the Iowa Wesleyan University for two years, graduating as pharmaceutical chemist June 19, 1877. While attending the University he made a study of medicine, Drs. J. and C.D. Conaway, of Brooklyn, being his instructors. After his return to Brooklyn he studied in their office for nine months, after which he took a course at the Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati, graduating June 3, 1879. July 7, 1879, he opened an office in Brooklyn, and has pursued the practice of his profession since with a considerable degree of success. Although but a young practitioner, he has attained a successful record, and is recognized by the leading members of the profession throughout the county.

BAKER, DANIEL—Bear Creek Twp—pg 822. Farmer, section 33, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Knox county, Ohio, in 1842, and was there raised until he attained his seventeenth year, when he went to Sauk county, Wisconsin, and remained until 1862, when he enlisted in company K, Twenty-third Wisconsin infantry (better known as the Sauk County Rangers). He was in the battles of Champion’s Hill, siege of Vicksburg, Carrion Crow Bayou, and many other hard fought battles; was in all engagements that his regiment participated in; was one of the surviving two of his company at Carrion Crow Bayou, the rest being killed or wounded; had many narrow escapes. He was honorably discharged at Mobile, Alabama, in 1864, and returned to his home in Wisconsin, where he was married, in 1868, to Miss Sarah A. Young, a daughter of William Young, formerly of Richland county, Ohio, but moved to Sauk county in 1849. Their family now consists of five children: Mary Isabella, John L., Ira A., Walter G. and Lawrence W. Lost one, an infant. In 1869 he moved to his present location, where he owns a nice farm of 160 acres of well cultivated land, and is engaged in stock-raising quite extensively. He is numbered among the thrifty, energetic men of the county.

BALL, H.C.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 822. Architect and builder, Brooklyn. Was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, February 5, 1839; was there raised and educated; his father (J.R. Ball) was a farmer. The family (including the subject of this sketch) came to Poweshiek county in 1854, being among the early settlers of Bear Creek township. They resided for a short time in Jasper county soon after their arrival in the State, and J.R. Ball died in that county, after which they returned to Poweshiek county. In 1861 the subject of this sketch went to Pike’s Peak, returning in 1862. After a residence in Brooklyn of one year he went to Montana, and after residing there one year he again returned to Brooklyn, where, ever since, he has been a permanent resident. His mother, also, is a resident of Brooklyn. His brother (J.J. Ball) is at present studying medicine at the University at Iowa City. Mr. Ball is an Odd Fellow, and is well known in Brooklyn and the surrounding country as being one of the prominent architects and builders of the county.

BARCLAY, J.P.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 822-3. Farmer, section 25, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, on the 4^th day of March, 1829. He there spent his youth on a farm, and there acquired an education. He was married in his native county, November 3, 1852, to Miss Sarah Newkirk, also a native of the same county. In the autumn of 1857 he came to this county and settled on his present location, where he owns a farm of 160 acres of valuable land, and also ten acres of timber in Warren township. His wife died on the 12^th day of May, 1878, leaving a family of five children, two of whom are living: Newkirk S. and Nettie May. Three deceased: James, Ella and an infant. Mr. Barclay is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and is a liberal supporter of all religious institutions.

BAUER, AUG.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 823. Brooklyn. Born in the city of Spyer, Bavaria, Germany, October 31, 1851. Came to New York in 1854 with his parents, residing for a time in Brooklyn. After a residence in the States of Delaware and Indiana, the subject of this sketch came to Iowa, locating at Montezuma, and has been a resident of Poweshiek county since. He was married in 1875 to Miss Lavina Weaver, of Ohio. By this union they have two children: Harry and Jennie. Mr. Bauer is a Master Mason. He has been in the employ of the C., R.I.&P.R.R. for a number of years, and is among its trusted employees.

BENNETT, L.M.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 823. Butcher and stock-dealer, Brooklyn. Born in Muskingum county, Ohio, November 19, 1836; was there raised to manhood and educated. Came to Poweshiek county in 1864, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Has been in the stock trade and butchering for the past twelve years. He was married, November 12, 1863, to Miss O’Bannan, of Licking county, Ohio, daughter of the Hon. W.P. O’Bannan, of that county. By this union they have two daughters: Ella and Clara H. He enlisted, October 14, 1861, in company A, Seventy-sixth Ohio, participating in a few of the fierce battles of the war, such as Fort Donelson, Shiloh and others. Was honorably discharged September 17, 1862, on account of sickness contracted while discharging his duty. Mr. Bennett is a Master Mason, and a member of the Brooklyn Veteran Union. Himself and family are members of the M.E. Church.

BLANKENFELT, J.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 823. Dry good, notions and groceries, South Brooklyn. Was born in Prussia, April 12, 1843. His father was an agriculturalist in that country. He was there raised and learned the trades of tailoring and butchering. Came to America in 1865. First located at Geneseo, Illinois, where he resided nine years, after which he came to Brooklyn, where he has since resided. He operated a butcher-shop in South Brooklyn for three years, previous to which he was engaged in various pursuits. In 1879 he embarked in the merchandise business. Was married in the autumn of 1868 to Miss Maria Egler, of Illinois, originally from Bohemia. By this union they have five children: Annie, John, Charles, Fredricka and Francis. Mr. Blandenfel(d?) is a member of the I.O.O.F., being well and popularly known, and as he keeps a well selected stock of good, commands a liberal trade.

BYERS, JOHN—Bear Creek Twp—pg 824. Billiard hall, Brooklyn. Was born in County Belfast, Ireland, June 25, 1834, and when quite young he moved with his parents to Canada, where they resided for a number of years, and where John was partially raised and educated. They next moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where they remained ten years and here the subject of this sketch learned the trade of paper-staining. In 1848 he moved to Illinois, where he resided for a time, returning to Pennsylvania, where he lived for eighteen months, after which he returned to Illinois and resided until 1867. In 1867 the family came to Poweshiek county, Scott township, where the subject of this sketch was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1873, when he removed to Brooklyn, engaging in the grocery trade, which he operated six years. Was married February 25, 1859, to Miss Eliza Johnston, of Illinois. By this union they have one daughter, Eliza Jane. A portion of his time in Pennsylvania he was engaged in clerking in a grocery house at Manchester, at which place he was unfortunate, meeting with an accident by the explosion of a package of gun caps, by which he was deprived of the sight of one eye.

CANDER, Rev. T.H.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 824. Of the Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn. Was born June 20, 1854, in Rock Island, Illinois. Was there raised and partially educated. He adopted his calling at an early age and received his degree as A.M. at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois, in 1876. Was connected with the Mission in Chicago for three years. Came to Brooklyn in 1879.

CARDER, JOHN B., M.D.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 824-5. Of the firm of Rayburn & Carder, physicians and surgeons. Dr. Carder was born in Athens county, Ohio, February 14, 1848. In 1854 his father, Henry Carder, with his family, among which was the subject of this sketch, came to Iowa and located in Marion county, engaging in agricultural pursuits and resided there for thirteen years. In 1867 the family moved to Decatur county. John attended the common schools in Marion county and in Decatur county. He attended the Garden Grove Seminary two years during the season of 1868-9. Was a student at the Iowa Central University of Pella, after which he entered the academical department of the Iowa State University at Iowa City, and remained there two years. While pursuing his studies at Garden Grove and Pella, during vacation, he engaged in school teaching. In April of 1872 he commenced the study of medicine n the office of Prof. J.C. Shrader, well and popularly known in the Northwest as a professor, doctor and senator. After pursuing his studies for four years he took two courses of lectures in the medical department of the State University. He then went to Brooklyn, New York, and entered the Long Island College Hospital, graduating from that institution June 22, 1876. He resided for two years at Garden Grove, his old home, practicing his profession, after which he came to Brooklyn and formed a co-partnership with Dr. Rayburn. He was married September 12, 1877, to Miss Adelia L. Shrader, of Iowa City, daughter of Senator J.C. Shrader. By this union they have one child, Helen. Although Dr. Carder has been in Brooklyn but a few years, he has obtained considerable celebrity as a practitioner.

CARRUTHERS, P.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 825. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Herkimer county, New York, March 1, 1832; was there raised and educated. His father, William Carruthers, was an agriculturalist in that State. The subject of this sketch came to Scott township, Iowa, in 1856, where he was engaged in farming until 1862, when he came to Poweshiek county, locating where he now resides. He was married in 1861, to Miss Phena McAra, of New York. By this union they have one daughter, Phena. Mr. Carruthers’ farm consists of 200 acres, all under cultivation. His residence is one of the finest in the county and is pleasantly situated one-half mile from town. He makes a specialty of the stock trade and is numbered among the leading stock men and agriculturalists of the county.

CHASE, H.M—Bear Creek Twp—pg 825. Deputy Sheriff of Poweshiek county, Brooklyn. Was born in Indiana, February 22, 1840. Came to Iowa with his father, Harvey Chase, in 1853, the family locating in Tama county. The Chases were among the pioneers of that county. H.M. resided there for seventeen years, engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in the winter of 1859, to Miss Matilda Bayley, of Tama county. By this union they have three children: William L., Clara, Ada. Mr. Chase located in Brooklyn in 1870. During the first few years he was engaged in the stock trade.

CHAMBERS, F.A.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 825-6. Carriage, wagon-making and general blacksmithing, Brooklyn. Was born in Frederick county, Maryland, December 17, 1825; was there raised until he attained the age of sixteen years. In 1841 he went to Liberty, Indiana, where he resided six years, engaged in various pursuits. He then went to Richmond, Indiana, where he learned his trade and remained four years. In 1851 he went to Jacksonville, Illinois, where he remained two years, after which he went to Petersburg and resided there for a number of years. In 1863 enlisted in the ninety-day call; was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term. He was married in 1855 to Miss Sarah Ann Sutton. By this union they have had four children, one living, Charles. Mr. Chambers has been in Brooklyn since 1865. Is doing a large and lucrative business. Himself and family are members of the M.E. Church.

CONAWAY, JOHN—Bear Creek Twp—pg 826-7. Physician, Brooklyn. John Conaway, for the last four years State Senator, representing Poweshiek and Tama counties, is a native of Cadiz, Ohio. Born on the 16^th of November, 1822. His parents were Charles and Frances Arnold Conaway. The Conaways were from Ireland, and among the pioneers in Maryland and Virginia. The subject of this notice spent his youth in and near his native town, tilling the soil and improving his mind as far as a common school afforded opportunities. At twenty years of age he entered the academy at Hagerstown, Carroll county, spending two years there, teaching during the winter seasons. He read medicine while continuing his teaching for four years, two with his cousin, Mr. Enoch Conaway, of Franklin, Harrison county, and two with another cousin, Doctor Henry Conaway, of Rogersville, Tuscarawas county. Practiced five years at Bakersville, Coshocton county. Attended lectures at the Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati. Graduated on the 25^th of February, 1854. Practiced three years more at Bakersville, and on the 1^st of May, 1857, reached Brooklyn, Poweshiek county, where he settled and where he has been the leading physician for twenty-one years. He has had a very extensive ride, often reaching into Iowa county on the east and sometimes into Tama on the north. He has a good name wherever known. The winter of 1866-7 Dr. Conaway spent in New York City attending lectures in Bellevue Hospital Medical College, the Eclectic Medical Institute and the Ophthalmic Hospital, giving himself a thorough brushing up in several branches of the healing art, and increasing the confidence of the people in his skill. His medical education is thorough. During the last seven years he has been associated with Charles D. Conaway, a younger brother, and both have ordinarily all the business they could desire. For the last five years Dr. Conaway has been United States Medical Examiner for pensions. He was State Senator from January, 1874, to January, 1878. Was chairman of the Committee on Township and County Organization, and acted on four or five other committees. While he was in that body he was appointed to visit the Hospital for the Insane at Mount Pleasant. Dr. Conaway was a Democrat until the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, since when he has usually acted with the Republicans. When elected to the Senate he was nominated and supported by the Patrons of Husbandry. He is a Master Mason and an Odd Fellow. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; has been a steward nearly thirty years, and is a trustee of the Wesleyan University, a Methodist school, located at Mount Pleasant. The Doctor’s wife was Miss Mary E. Canning, of Rogersville, Ohio; married the 7^th of October, 1849. They have lost three children and have three still living: Francis (wife of O.F. Dorrance, a merchant of Brooklyn, Iowa), Florence Narcissia (music-teacher), and Freeman R. (student at the State Normal School at Cedar Falls).

CONAWAY, C.D.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 827. Physician, Brooklyn. The subject of this notice was born near Cadiz, Ohio, September 25, 1836. His parents were Charles and Frances Arnold Conaway. The Conaways were from Ireland and among the pioneers of Maryland. The Arnolds were among the first settlers of Pennsylvania. They were descendants of the Cullums, of Maryland. The subject of this notice spent his early life in farming and attending the common schools in the vicinity of his native town. In 1856 he entered the McNeely Normal School, at Hopedale, Ohio, and studied for three years, after which he was engaged in farming in Richland county, Ohio, until 1864, and teaching school during the winter season. He then attended the Hayesville College, of Hayesville, Ohio, for one year and a half, and then came to Iowa, locating in Brooklyn. In 1868 he took a course of lectures at the Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati. After his return to Brooklyn he formed a partnership with his brother John. Dr. Conaway has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Margaret McClintock, of Ohio, by whom he had three children, only one of whom is living: John. Deceased: William and Enoch. His first wife died June 24, 1865. His second wife was Miss Julia Ann Busby, of Carroll county, Ohio, whom he married August 20, 1868, and by whom he has had two children: Earl D. Hone (born April 4, 1871; deceased) and Jennie Independence (born July 4, 1876). Dr. Conaway is a Chapter Mason, an Odd Fellow, and a member of the Methodist Church, and has been a steward in the same for a number of years. Mrs. Conaway is a class leader in the church. They are among its liberal patrons and supporters.

CONE, GEORGE WARREN—Bear Creek—pg 827-8. Attorney-at-law, Brooklyn. Was born in Rockinghamtown, Vermont, October 17 1837, where he lived till thirteen years old. His father (Theodore) was a farmer. He moved with his family (including the subject of this sketch) to Galesburg, Illinois, in 1850. In 1861 our subject enlisted in company G, First Illinois cavalry. His first engagement was at Lexington, Missouri, where he was taken prisoner by Gen. Price, and paroled. He returned to his home in Illinois, and on August 10, 1862, re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Second Illinois infantry, participating in many of the notable events of the war. He was promoted to first lieutenant in the spring of 1863, and received his commission as captain the autumn of the same year. He was honorably discharged June 5, 1865, at Chicago, and commenced the study of law in the same year at Galesburg. He was admitted to the bar in 1867, at Knoxville, Illinois. He practiced at Oneida, Illinois, until 1869, when he came to Brooklyn. Mr. Cone is numbered among Brooklyn’s prominent attorneys, and has a large and lucrative practice.

COTTER, CHARLES R.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 828. Switchman for the C., R.I.&P.R.R., Brooklyn. Was born in Auglaize county, Ohio, September 7, 1854, where he was raised and educated. He came to Iowa and located for a time at Iowa City. He then came to Brooklyn, where he has been a resident for a number of years, and in the employ of the railroad company. He was married, February 23, 1874, to Miss Emiline Whitsett, by whom he has three children: Lena Grace, Charles Albert and Willie Ernest. Of the employees of the railroad he is regarded as among the faithful and trustworthy.

CRAWFORD, W.B.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 828. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 11, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Morrow county, Ohio, February 22, 1837; his father (John) was a farmer in that State. The subject of this sketch came to Iowa in 1859, locating in Iowa county, where he resided several years. He first engaged in school teaching. In 1860 he went to the Rocky Mountains on an exploring tour. In 1864 he entered the United States service, participating in many of the notable events of the war, among which were: Macon, Georgia, Savannah and others. He was honorably discharged in the fall of 1865, after which he returned to this State and located in Poweshiek county, where he has since resided. Mr. C. has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Ann Davidson, by whom he had five children: Margaret E., John D., W.W., Mary Jane and Cora O. His first wife died in the spring of 1866. His second wife was Miss Gertrude Happy, of New York, whom he married in March, 1867. Mr. C. owns in all 411 acres of land, his home farm embracing 161 acres.

CUMMINGS, H.G.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 828. Retired, Brooklyn. Was born in Hampshire county, Massachusetts, October 8, 1826. In the spring of 1835 he moved with his parents to LaSalle county, Illinois, where he was raised and educated. His business has been that of farming, at which he was engaged till 1865, when he retired from active life. He married, November 22, 1854, Miss Mary Peck. In the spring of 1855 he came to this county and settled in what is now Warren township, where he resided till his removal to Brooklyn. His business prosperity is due to himself, as he started out in life with very limited capital. He owns a handsome residence in Brooklyn, besides large tracts of land in this and other counties of the State. He has five children living: Eliza (now Mrs. J. John Francis), Edith, Dora, Clorine and Maggie. They have lost one, an infant.

CUNNING, M.S.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 829. Carpenter and builder, Brooklyn. Was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, September 7, 1834, was there raised, educated and learned the trade he now pursues; came to Poweshiek county, in 1857, locating in Brooklyn, where he has since resided. In 1863 he enlisted in company E, Fourth Iowa cavalry, participating in many of the prominent engagements of the war, among which were: Big Blue, Columbus, Georgia and others; was wounded at the Big Blue engagement; was honorably discharged, August 23, 1865, and returned to his home in Brooklyn. He was married in 1860 to Miss Matilda Newkirk, of Brooklyn, formerly of Pennsylvania. By this union they have seven children: Henry, Charlie, Mamie, Eugene, Reene, Sadie, and an infant. Mr. Cunning is an Odd Fellow, and a member of the B.V.U. He is one of the pioneer carpenters of the town, being a first-class workman, and well and popularly known.

DAVIDSON, JOHN—Bear Creek Twp—pg 829. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 15, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1830, where he was raised and educated. John Davidson, Sr., his father, was a farmer in that State. In the spring of 1855 Mr. Davidson came to Poweshiek county and located in Bear Creek township, being among the pioneers; his father came the same season, locating where Mr. Robt. Davidson now resides; he died April 10, 1880. Our subject was married, March 18, 1852, to Miss Raphel Davidson, of Pennsylvania, by whom he had five children: Albert, William, Andrew, Raphel and Mary J. His wife died in 1861, and in 1862 he was again married to Miss L.S. Higgens, of Iowa county, by whom he has one son, Herbert W. Mr. Davidson owns in Poweshiek county over 1,143 acres of land; his home farm comprises 360 acres. In company with Dr. I.N. Busby, he owns a fruit farm of eighty-seven acres in Jefferson township, which contains 6,000 apple and 400 cherry trees, and other fruits in proportion. He is numbered among the leading agriculturists of the county. In 1857 he was County Assessor, and has held various township offices since that time. He was among the pioneer school teachers of the county, and has been closely identified with the progress of education since 1857. Himself and family are members of the M.E. Church.

DAVIDSON, A.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 829-30. Farmer, section 5, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, in 1854, and was brought by his parents to this county in 1855. His father, John Davison, was among the first settlers of this county. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm and educated in this county. He always followed farming, and is now conducting a farm of 120 acres, besides being engaged in stock-raising, quite extensively. He was married, December 18, 1878, to Miss K.Z. Dunlap, of Bedford county, Pennsylvania. She is a lady of refinement and culture.

DODGE, H.L.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 830. Editor, Brooklyn. Was born in Stewart county, Tennessee, January 26, 1839, and moved with his parents to Dayton, Ohio, when very young, where he remained until he attained his thirteenth year, when he came with his parents to Burlington, this State. He there finished his education, being employed as a merchant clerk a short time. In 1857 he entered a job printing office in Burlington, and continued at that business until the fall of 1863, when he enlisted in company G, Twenty-fifth Iowa infantry. He was on detached duty at Gen. Logan’s head-quarters most of the time during his service. He was honorably discharged in August, 1865, and then returned to Burlington, and soon after entered the same printing office, where he remained until the spring of 1870. He then came to Mt. Pleasant, where he entered the office of the Mt. Pleasant Journal as foreman, and there remained until the fall of 1875. He then came to Brooklyn and entered the employ of W.A. McFarland on the Brooklyn Chronicle, of which publication he became the editor in September, 1879, and has conducted it ever since. He was married April 8, 1862, to Miss Lela Haskell, daughter of Daniel Haskins, of Burlington. They have five children.

DRAKE, J.C.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 830. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 18, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Holmes county, Ohio, March 12, 1827, where he was raised and educated on a farm. His father (Jesse) was a farmer. Our subject married, in his native county, in 1850, Miss Martha Quick, of the same place. In the fall of 1853 he came to Iowa, and in the spring of 1854 located on the same section on which he now lives. He purchased 740 acres, which he subsequently improved. He now owns 234 acres, all under cultivation. His family consists of five children: Mary Edith (wife of R.T. Cummings), Cincinnatus G., Candance, Seward Lincoln and Lillian. Lost one, an infant.

DRAKE, I.N.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 830-1. Of the firms of Manatt & Drake Bros., hardware merchants, and Drake Bros., dealers in coal, lime and cement. Was born in Wood county, Ohio, August 13, 1845, and resided there until the age of nine years. His father, Isaac Drake, was an agriculturalist in that State. The family came to Poweshiek county in 1854, being among the first settlers. In early life I.N. pursued farming. In 1872 he embarked in the hotel business at West Liberty, where he remained until 1875, when he came to Brooklyn, where he has since been in trade. Was married in 187, to Miss Sophia Thomas, of Brooklyn. By this union they have two children: Alice and Clyde. He is an Odd Fellow (the encampment) and a member of the A.O.U.W.

DRAKE, C.C.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 831. Of the firms of Manatt & Drake Bros., hardware merchants, and Drake Bros., dealers in coal, lime and cement. Was born in Wood county, Ohio, May 8, 1848. Came to Iowa with his parents in 1854, where C.C. resided until 1861, when he came to Brooklyn and learned the tinner trade. Was engaged in various pursuits until 1878, when he embarked in the hardware trade. He is also in company with his brother, I.N., in the coal, lime and cement trade, and does a thriving business in that line. He is a member of the A.O.U.W., and is numbered among the stalwart business men of the town. He was married February 18, 1872, to Miss C.H. Meyers, of Black Hawk county, Iowa.

ELLIS, J.B.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 831. Farmer, section 27, P.O. Brooklyn. Born in the town of Temple, Franklin county, Maine, June 15, 1834, and was there raised to manhood. He received a liberal education in his youth. His occupation has always been that of a farmer and teaching school during the seasons when work was not pushing on the farm. In 1855 he came to Scott county, Iowa, where he resided about four years, then moved to Muscatine county. He was there engaged in farming until the breaking out of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in company G, Second Iowa cavalry, in 1861. He was in many severe and closely contested engagements, during his service, among which were the battles of Iuka, first and second battles of Nashville, Franklin, Tennessee, and others. He was taken prisoner at Booneville, Mississippi, in May, 1862, and was conveyed to Mobile, Alabama, where he was kept one month; then taken to Macon, Georgia, where he was kept over three months. Was then sent to Libby Prison and was paroled from there after being kept but a few days. He again joined his command at Grand Junction, Tennessee, and was honorably discharged in October, 1865, after having veteranized during his service. He returned to his home in Muscatine county, this State. In 1867 came to this county, purchased his farm, returned home and was married in Muscatine county, to Miss Jane Ann Cunningham, on the 9^th day of April, 1868. She is a native of Fayette county, Pennsylvania. They have three children living: Robert B., William S. and Anna May. In June, 1868, he moved to his present location, where he owns a well-cultivated farm of eighty acres.

FRANCIS, J.L.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 831-2. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 18, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Adams county, Ohio, in 1825, and when a mere child his parents brought him to Green county, Kentucky, where they remained about four years, when they returned to Adams county, Ohio. He there received his education and attained the age of manhood. He followed the pursuits of agriculture for his avocation since his early youth, except about one year and eight months, when he followed the tanning and currying business. In 1850 he came to Tazewell county, Illinois, where he remained until 1852; then moved to LaSalle county, where he remained until 1864, when he came to this county and settled on his present location, where he owns a fine farm of 435 acres of cultivated land. He was married in LaSalle county, Illinois, in 1852, to Miss Margaret Cochran. Their family consists of nine children: John W., Thomas, Moses, Edward, Delilah, Kiturah, Samuel, Dora and Emma.

FRANCIS, T.M.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 832. Brooklyn. Was born in Greenup county, Kentucky, September 9, 1828. His father, William Francis, was an agriculturalist. The family removed to Ohio when T.M. was quite young, where they resided for a number of years, after which they came to Illinois, residing in that State for about fifteen years, engaged in agricultural pursuits, etc. T.M. came to Iowa in 1864, locating in Poweshiek county. He first resided two years in Bear Creek township, after which he removed to Malcom township, remaining there until 1875, when he returned to Bear Creek township, locating in Brooklyn. He was married in 1857, to Miss M.F. Cummings, of Massachusetts. Himself and wife are closely identified with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Francis is a member of the A.O.U.W. During his sojourn in Brooklyn he has been engaged in various pursuits. At present he is agent for Messrs. Stirling & Talbott, lumber dealers. His father, William Francis, died in Illinois, in 1855. His mother is still living and a resident of Bear Creek township.

FRIZZELL, THOMAS—Bear Creek Twp—pg 832-3. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 9, P.O. Brooklyn. The subject of this sketch was born near Westminster, Maryland, in 1835. He moved with his parents to Holmes county, Ohio, in 1838 and was there educated and raised to manhood. In 1853 he became impressed with the idea that Iowa offered superior inducements to young men of energy and so came here the fall of that year and settled in this township. How well he has succeeded is evident to all, as he now enjoys the possession of a valuable farm of 480 cares of well cultivated land. His buildings are among the finest and most comfortable in his neighborhood. He is extensively engaged in stock-raising. His home is surrounded with groves, orchards, etc., and everything about his place presents the appearance of being under the care and management of a skillful agriculturalist. He owns a farm of 160 acres in Calhoun county, this State. He was married in 1864, to Miss Margaret Buchanan, of Brooklyn. Their family consists of four children: John Wilfred, Hamiett, Isabella, Ada and Martha Ellen. They have lost two, both infants. He is closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the county and has always kept pace with its progress.

FRY, J.F.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 833. Carriage and wagon-maker, Brooklyn. Was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, January 28, 1823. In 1833 he went to Holmes county, Ohio, with his father (Thomas), where he resided eleven years and learned his trade. He came to Poweshiek county in 1854, being among the pioneer mechanics of the county. He was married, in the fall of 1849, to Miss Barbara Bell, of Ohio. They have one daughter, Hannah (now Mrs. Fred Shim). Mr. Fry is among the early settlers of this county, and has seen the growth and prosperity of Bear Creek township. He is recognized as one of Brooklyn’s substantial manufacturers. Himself and wife are identified with the Presbyterian Church.

FLAIG, JOSEPH A.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 833. Merchant tailor, Brooklyn. Was born in London, November 20, 1841. His father (Valentine) came to America with his family when our subject was quite young. He resided for a time in New York and Philadelphia, and then moved to Gloucester, Delaware, where Joseph A. was raised and educated. In 1853 our subject moved to Marietta, Ohio, residing there a few years, after which he lived in Mississippi and West Virginia. He learned his trade in Lewisburg, West Virginia, where he resided a number of years, and then moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, and in 1861 located in Shelbyville. In 1866 he came to Iowa, stopping one year in Burlington, coming to Brooklyn in 1867, where he has since resided. He was married, November 28, 1869, to Miss Miranda Dee, of Poweshiek county, formerly of Vermont. They have had three children, two of whom are living: Mary Ann and Sarah Maria. Murtie (deceased). Mr. Flaig is of German and English lineage, his father being a native of Germany, of German parents, and his mother a native of England, of English parents. His father (Valentine) was a resident of the West Indies for ten years; he died in Mississippi in 1877. Mr. Flaig has been engaged in the merchant tailoring business during his residence in Brooklyn. He is a Master Mason, and also a member of the Masonic Benevolent Association of Oskaloosa.

FOSTER, C.L.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 833-4. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 13, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Oswego county, New York, February 1, 1829, where he was partially raised. His father (W.C.) died when C.L. was quite young. In 1844 our subject went to Racine county, Wisconsin, where he resided for a time, and then removed to the northern part of the State, subsequently lived in Fond du Lac county, from which place he came to Iowa, in 1856. He resided some time in Iowa City, and then located in Tama county, where he engaged in farming for two years, when he returned to Johnson county, and after a short stay there came to Brooklyn, where he has since resided. He was married, May 27, 1857, to Miss Jane Mannagh, of Iowa City, formerly of Canada. They have seven children: Henry, Mabel, Millard, Harry, Fred, Ora and William. Mr. F.’s farm consists of 139 acres, all under cultivation, and comparatively well stocked. He operated a brick yard for sixteen years in connection with farming, but for the past few years has confined himself exclusively to farming. He is a member of the A.O.U.W. Himself and family are members of the M.E. Church.