DILLON, PETER C.—Deep River Twp—pg 726. Section 24, P.O. Deep River. His grandfather was probably from Ireland, but married a German lady. His father (John) was born December 18, 1803, in Fiat county, Pennsylvania, and in his boyhood he emigrated with his parents to Belmont county, Ohio, where he was raised on a farm and educated, and where he married, December 25, 1830, Jane Badd, a lady of Scotch-Irish descent, who was born October, 1809; and in 1856 they emigrated to Iowa, and in 1859 to Deep River township, this county, where, at his residence, in Dresden, he died suddenly of heart disease, August 7, 1880. Peter, one among six children, was born September 14, 1838, in Belmont county, Ohio, where he was raised on a farm and educated. Emigrating with his father to Iowa, he farmed one year in Cedar county, when he came to this county, where his father entered 160 acres of land. In August, 1862, he enlisted in company C. of the Twenty-eighth Iowa infantry; participated in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion’s Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, and Cedar Creek, besides numerous skirmishes. At Port Gibson he received a wound in his left leg, and, during the summer of 1864 he was confined to the hospital. He contracted rheumatism while in the army from which his health is permanently impaired. He received his honorable discharge in August, 1865, when he returned to the family estate, on which he has farmed and lived ever since. He married, March 17, 1867, Martha E. Ferneau, of Pleasant township, who was born in Pike county, Ohio, August 24, 1848. To them have been born: Mary B. (born January 15, 1868); Tena Jane (born October 30, 1870), Sadie (born September 20, 1872; died November 7, 1876), Olive M. (born May 30, 1877) and John E. (born May 13, 1879). Mr. and Mrs. Dillon own eighty acres of good farming land, which is in a fine state of cultivation and unencumbered.

EHRET, WILLIAM—Deep River Twp—pg 726-27. Section 30, P.O. Tilton. His parents were natives of Germany, and born in Baden, but were married in this country. His father still lives, and is eighty years old. William was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1833; was raised on a farm, and educated in a German school. When sixteen, his father gave him money to travel with, and he went pretty much everywhere, winding up in Illinois, where he went into the nursery business for five years. In the fall of 1859 he emigrated to his present place, where he was prospered. He helped to build the first and all other school-houses ever built in his township. He married in Bloomington, Illinois, on the 22d of August, 1859, Miss Catharine C. Lynk, of New Rutland, Illinois, who was born in Columbia county, New York, April 4, 1838. They have nine children: Mary E. (born May 13, 1860), Frank A. (born April 5, 1862), Charles H. (born February 20, 1864), Fred W. (born May 5, 1866), George W. (born April 29, 1868), Edward E. (born November 10, 1870), Curtis J. (born March 1, 1873), Emma E. (born December 20, 1874) and Anna Lillian (born February 4, 1877). He owns 317 acres, and is out of debt.

ENNIS, Dr. EDGAR H.—Deep River Twp—pg 727. A physician of high standing, who resides at Dresden. Was born in Berlin, Worcester county, Maryland, August 30, 1835. He was raised a farmer boy, and his advantages of education were quite limited; nevertheless, he aspired to an education, and his knowledge, attainments, and success in life are due to his own unaided efforts. Before reaching his majority he had acquired some little education at the public school in his neighborhood. Upon attaining the age of manhood he chose the medical profession as his course in life, for which purpose he attended the Medical College of Ohio, located at Cincinnati, during the years 1856-7, after which time he returned to his native place, where for the next three years he was engaged in reading medicine in the office of a practitioner. In the spring of 1861 he came to Iowa and begun the practice of his profession in South English, Keokuk county, where he soon gained a large practice. In 1864 the Doctor removed to this county and immediately entered upon an extensive practice. Dr. Ennis has been twice married—his first wife being Miss Huldah C. Sprague, of Ohio, whom he married March 12, 1863, and by whom he had three children: Maud V. (born May 10, 1865), Elizabeth Ettie (born January 20, 1867; died March 8, 1870) and Edgar O.S.(born February 4, 1870). His first wife died August 8, 1871. His second wife is Miss Emily H. Cutting, of Deep River township, whom he married February 1, 1872, and by whom he has had three children: Ettie E. (born April 17, 1873), George H. (born September 3, 1874; died January 21, 1875) and May E.H. (born March 10, 1876). The Doctor owns, besides his residence, two town lots and eighty acres of good farming land.

EVANS, DAVID S.—Deep River Twp—pg 728. Section 22, P.O. Deep River. He was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, June 17, 1823. His mother died during his infancy, and his father when he was six years old. He was bound to a Quaker, Michael Yost, with whom he lived until he was fifteen years old, when he learned carpentering with his brother, William. He emigrated directly from Ohio to Iowa, in the fall of 1846, and lived in the winter in Hickory Grove, while he built a house on two acres of land he had purchased in Deep River township, to which he moved the following spring. Here he lived, working for himself and others, until he traded for his present place. He moved his house from C. Cox’s farm, and first occupied it in the spring of 1871. He married, in Jefferson county, Ohio, October 17, 1850, Miss Mary B. Cepehart, who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1834. Their children are: Rosella A. (born February 2, 1852; died November 8, 1876), Clarence J. (born June 17, 1855), Lydia W. (born May 22, 1859; married December 19, 1878, to Martin H. Wolf), Elizabeth Viola (born in 1863; died May 7, 1866), Sarah (born September 22, 1869) and William (born June 22, 1873). Mr. E. owns forty acres of good farming land, and is an honest, industrious and hard-working man.

FUNK, Mrs. ISAAC—Deep River Twp—pg 728-9. Section 22, P.O. Deep River. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Myerly. Was born in Carroll county, Maryland, April 15, 1842. Her husband was born in the same county, January 20, 1837, and they were married December 1, 1859, in Ogle county, Illinois. The fruits of their union are: Martha J. (born June 24, 1861; married December 28, 1879, to Joseph S. McKee), John P. (born March 15, 1863), David (born April 17, 1865), Samuel W. (born December 25, 1867), Ida M. (born April 2, 1870), Mary E. (born August 6, 1872) and Emma E. (born June 17, 1878). Mr. Funk was raised on a farm, and educated in Ogle county, Illinois, where his father settled when he was three years old. His father died when he was fifteen years old, and he then lived with his brother William until of age. When twenty-three years of age he bought a farm in Illinois, which he sold in 1867, and emigrated to Iowa, where he bought and settled upon the present estate. He was instantly killed by accidentally falling from a hay-stack upon a sharp pointed stick, September 28, 1877. Mr. F. joined the Dunkard Church in 1861, and in 1875 was elected by his brethren to preach the gospel. He was a leader in his church, and a man of influence in the community; honored and beloved by all who knew him intimately, and instinctively respected by strangers. His funeral was attended by probably the largest procession ever known in the township. He left an estate of 160 acres of good farming land, and five of timber, to his widow. Mrs. Funk is a member of the Dunkard Church, an estimable Christian lady, and a devoted mother.

GILMORE, WILLIAM H.—Deep River Twp—pg 729. Section 31, P.O. Tilton. His parents were natives of Ireland, but were raised in America. His father crossed the ocean when fifteen years old, and his mother, when she was twelve. William was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1841. He was but three months old when his parents emigrated to Illinois, and settled on a farm in Mercer county. His father being poor, he had few opportunities for learning, and contributed all his labor to his father’s assistance until, on the 15^th of September, 1861, he enlisted in company A, Ninth Illinois cavalry for three years. Having served his country nearly one year, engaging in a number of skirmishes, he was honorably discharged on account of ill health on the 14^th of August, 1862. He now receives a pension from the United States government. Regaining his health, he found employment in a packing house in Rock Island. After working one winter he rented a farm. His father then deeded him eighty acres of wild land in Rock Island county, where he farmed successfully for about seven years, when he sold out and emigrated to his present place in March, 1876. He married, on the 27^th of October, 1869, Miss Phebe E. Rathburn of Rock Island, who was born May 8, 1850, in Crawford county, Pennsylvania. Four children are the fruits of this union: Sara A. (born October 11, 1870), William Edgar (born January 16, 1873), George H. (born April 12, 1875) and John E. (born November 26, 1877). Mr. Gilmore owns 161 ˝ acres, free from debt.

GRUSH, WILLIAM—Deep River Twp—pg 729-30. Druggist, Dresden, P.O. Deep River. Was born in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, November 20, 1829, and worked on his father’s farm until he was twenty-one years old, when he apprenticed himself to learn the trade of shoemaking, at which he worked one year. He then went to Buffalo, Illinois, where he found employment for one year. After this he was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad. After a short time he established himself at his trade in Eagle Point, Illinois, where he remained about six years, when, his health being impaired, he sold out and rented a farm, upon which he remained till April 21, 1867. He then came to Iowa, and purchased a farm of eighty acres near Dresden. After farming a few years he bought property in Dresden and again resumed his trade, until May 1, 1877, when he bought his present business. Mr. Grush has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Catharine Tennes, of Buffalo, Illinois, who bore him the following children: John J. (born March 23, 1855), Francis M. (born November 1, 1857), Chas. H. (born April 12, 1860; died July 26, 1875), Effie A. (born March 14, 1863), Cora D. (born November 15, 1865) and William I. (born November 25, 1868). His first wife died December 30, 1871, and for his second wife he married Emma Clammer, of Mahaska county, September 19, 1872. The children by this marriage are as follows: Mary L. (born August 23, 1873), Lotta M. (born July 22, 1875; died January 26, 1879) and David R. (born May 19, 1878). Mr. Grush has served his township as constable for seven consecutive years.

HARRIS, JOEL R.—Deep River Twp—pg 730. Section 29, P.O. Tilton. His grandparents were English Quakers, and settled in Virginia, probably before the Revolutionary War. His father was born in Licking county, Ohio, in 1808, and Joel was born in the same county the 18^th of February, 1830. He worked with his father, who was a blacksmith, until he was twenty-four years old. In 1852 his father removed with his entire family to Morrow county, Ohio, where they remained until his death in the fall of 1871. Joel worked for the next two years at his own forge in his father’s shop, when he erected a shop and carried on business for himself for thirteen or fourteen years. He then farmed in Morrow county for three years, when he emigrated to Iowa, reaching Dresden the last of September, 1867. Here he plied his trade for one year, and then rented a farm south of town, and the next year rented a farm southeast of the village, upon which he lived until he purchased his present place in March, 1874. Mr. H. married, in Morrow county, Ohio, on the 13^th of October, 1853, Miss Samantha Hollingsworth, of Denmark, Ohio who was born in Elk county, Pennsylvania, September 25, 1832. The result of this union has been: Zenis N. (born September 3, 1854), Amanda J. (born October 1, 1855; died November 9, 1856), Francis C. (born February 23, 1857), George A. (born February 6, 1859), Emma D. (born July 9, 1861; died August 23, 1862), Mary E. (born January 16, 1863), Clement L. (born December 23, 1865), James E. (born March 21, 1869), Nancy E. (born March 29, 1871) and Joel C. (born June 8, 1873). Mr. Harris owns 120 acres of land.

HARRIS, THOMAS—Deep River Twp—pg 730-1. Dealer in lumber and grain. Section 17, P.O. Montezuma. Owns a farm of 360 acres. Was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, October 14, 1832. His father was the captain of a sailing ship, and when fifteen years of age he went with his father, and made two trips to Europe, and one to San Francisco. In the fall of 1849 he returned home and soon after removed to Hampden, Maine, and engaged in the general merchandise and manufacture of lumber, and in shipping. He was there married to Miss Maria Mayo, October 15, 1854. In 1856 he sold out and came to this county and located on section 21, Deep River township. His wife died, leaving one son and one daughter: Nathan M. and Sarah Lizzie. He took for his second wife Sarah Dodds, of Washington county, by whom he had four children, two sons and two daughters: Thomas, Jr., Wilber, Minnie and Alma.

HASTINGS, GEORGE W.—Deep River Twp—pg 731. Section 11, P.O. Deep River. Was born in Ogle county, Illinois, January 11, 1849, and came with his father’s family to this county when six years old. Here he was educated, and worked for his father until twenty-two years of age, when he started in life for himself. When twenty-four he received an unrecorded deed from his father, and reaped the fruits of his present farm. He married December 4, 1873, Sarah E. Icenbice, of Dayton township, Iowa county, who was born in Elkhart county, Indiana, March 9, 1853. Her father came from Germany, when six years old, with his father, who settled and farmed in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings’ children were born as follows: Charles A. (born August 26, 1874), Addie M. (born July 27, 1877); and Robert Roy (born December 19, 1879). Mr. H. owns eighty acres of excellent farming land and six of timber. His farm is well stocked, and in splendid condition.

HASTINGS, Mrs. ROBERT—Deep River Twp—pg 731. Section 14, P.O. Deep River. Her great-grandfather, Wolfgum Newcomer, came to America from Switzerland when ten years old; settled and farmed in Pennsylvania. Her grandfather was a farmer in Washington county, Maryland, where her father was born in 1781, married Catharine Funk, farmed, and died in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1830. Mrs. Hastings (nee Amelia Newcomer) was born in Washington county, Maryland, January 11, 1827; was married in Ogle county, Illinois, March 16, 1845, to Robert Hastings, who was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1821. His ancestors were Irish, and his father came to the United States and settled in Maryland early in life. Mr. and Mrs. H. immigrated to this county in 1855, and settled upon the present family estate. To them have been born the following children: Henry M. (born December 8, 1846; drowned in his twenty-second year), George W. (born January 11, 1849; married December 4, 1873, Sarah Icenbice), Oscar F. (born August 29, 1850; married March 14, 1878, Angelina Thompkins), Norval N. (born September 6, 1852; married Alfretta Wolf, December 16, 1877); Anna G. (born March 21, 1855; married April 3, 1874, to Jacob Brower), William C. (born February 14, 1857), Minnie M. (born March 15, 1859; married March 14, 1878, to Jeremiah Wolf), Kate V. (born December 24, 1860), and John T. (born March 29, 1865). Mr. H. died suddenly February 14, 1874. He was an active and consistent member of the Christian Church. He left an estate of 240 acres of excellent farming land and fifteen of timber. Eighty acres of the estate have been deeded to one of the sons, George W.

HILL, JONATHAN—Deep River Twp—pg 732. Section 26, P.O. Deep River. His great-grandfather was born in Germany, and emigrated to America in the colonial days. His grandfather was born in Pennsylvania, and followed farming in his native State, where his father was born in 1787. His mother, whose maiden name was Martha Mary Farquhar, was born in Maryland on May 24, 1791, and died December 23, 1874, and was followed to the grave by her husband fifteen days afterward (January 8, 1875). Jonathan was born in Washington county, Maryland, April 21, 1826. Upon arriving at age he traveled to Ogle county, Illinois, where he worked at the mason business for six months, when he found employment at his trade of milling. After a varied experience in milling, he left Illinois and emigrated to Iowa, arriving in this county on the 14^th of August, 1856, having previously purchased 170 acres of land. This improved and farmed until he moved to his present place in the fall of 1880. On the 9^th of October, 1852, Mr. Hill lead to the altar Miss Catharine Funk, of Ogle county, Illinois, who was born in Washington county, Maryland, in 1831, and died May 28, 1868, leaving seven children: Daniel M. (born July 23, 1853, and now living in California), Barbara E. (born August 14, 1855, living in Illinois), Oslen V. (born February 7, 1857), Mary K. (born April 11, 1859, died August 14, 1879), Martha B. (born November 15, 1862), William S. (born March 20, 1865) and John H. (born October 5, 1867). Mr. Hill chose for his second wife Miss Bettie Woods, of Keokuk county, Iowa, who was born in Norwich, Connecticut, May 10, 1844. They were married in this county February 10, 1870. The children by this union are: Carrie O. (born January 30, 1872), Della M. (born May 5, 1874) and Elmer R. (born October 1, 1878); lost one, unnamed. Mr. Hill has held various township offices. He owned 490 acres of land, but from time to time has sold it all, except his present place consisting of 160 acres and 10 acres of timber.

HILLMAN, GEORGE—Deep River Twp—pg 732-3. Section 12, P.O. Deep River. Was born in the county of Kent, England, May 28, 1823; came to America with his mother when ten years old, and, after spending one winter in Canada, the following April settled in Franklin county, New York. Here he spent the next ten years, working on the farm and attending school, a part of the time under the instruction of William A. Wheeler, now Vice-president of the United States. He moved with three brothers into Lee county, where he farmed for ten years. He emigrated to Iowa, bought his present place and moved to it the 21^st of June, 1855. He married November 1, 1856, Mary Jane Craig, of Rock Island county, Illinois, who was born in Morgan county, Ohio, April 26, 1831. Their children are: James D. (born September 25, 1857) and Florence O. (born November 14, 1860). Mr. H. owns 80 acres of good farming land, well stocked. He was one of the early pioneers of this county, and began life with nothing but industry and perseverance for his capital.

HOLLINGSWORTH, GEORGE M.—Deep River Twp—pg 733. Section 7, P.O. Deep River. His father (Abner) was born in Pennsylvania in 1809; is a farmer in Morrow county, Ohio, where he settled in 1839. Here George was born March 29, 1840, and educated. He remained there until October 2, 1862, when he was drafted and placed in company F, of the Forty-third Ohio, receiving his discharge August 18, 1863. The following month he emigrated from his native place to Iowa, spending the first winter with his brother-in-law, and the next spring he rented a farm south of Dresden from George Cox, where he remained until the following December. He then returned to Ohio, where he remained until June, 1865, when he drove a team to this county again, after traveling twenty-one days. He then sold his team and 80 acres of unimproved prairie he had bought before leaving, and purchased 40 acres of his present place, to which he moved March 1, 1866. Mr. H. married April 27, 1867, Miss Frances Correll, of Deep River township, who was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1840. Their children are: Mary E. (born February 12, 1868), William A. (born March 31, 1869), Ettie L. (born December 18, 1870), Lloyd M. (born July 17, 1873), George Roy and Rolla Francis (twins, born May 11, 1877). Mr. H. owns 160 acres of well improved land.