HALL, JOHN, Sr.—Jackson Twp—pg 649-50. Banker, of the firm of Hall, Kierulff & Co., is a native of the County Armagh, Ireland, born on the 18^th day of November, 1823. When young Hall was but twelve years of age his father died, leaving a wife and family of four children to mourn his loss, the subject of this sketch being the youngest. Five years later (1840) his mother, with the family, emigrated to America and located on a farm in Coshocton county, Ohio. Here young Hall grew to manhood, receiving only a limited education. Later on we find him married to Miss Rebecca Hamilton, a native of that county, and in 1854 he came West and located on section 26, in Jackson township, this county, where he entered 160 acres of land from the government. Two years later he brought his wife and only child, John (who is now cashier of the bank), to their Iowa home. When Mr. Hall came to this county his means were limited, and having barely enough money to enter his land, but by good management and fine business qualifications he has succeeded in gaining a good share of this world’s goods. In 1862 he gave up farming, and enlisted in company B, Fortieth Iowa, and served his adopted country with honor until the close of the war. In his younger days he learned the trade of cabinet-making, and on his return from the army he commenced working at his trade in Montezuma; and while thus engaged he was persuaded by his friends to accept the nomination of County Recorder, and was elected to that office two consecutive terms, which he filled with honor to himself and satisfaction to his friends. On his retiring from office he engaged in the abstract business, which he continued for some time. In 1876, in connection with his partner, G.W. Kierulff, they organized and started the flourishing bank of Montezuma. Mr. Hall is eminently a self-made mane, commencing life with little means, and is a good illustration of what an industrious man can accomplish. A marked characteristic of his entire career has been in untiring energy and enterprise. His career as a business man may be inferred from the success that has attended his efforts.

HALL, JOHN W.—Jackson Twp.—pg 650. Farmer, section 35, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in the State of Rhode Island, November 16, 1816, and when sixteen years of age removed to Illinois, where he was engaged in farming. In the winter of 1846 he came to Poweshiek county, continued agricultural pursuits, and in the spring of 1855 went to Decatur county, Iowa, where he became engaged in the mercantile business, and in the spring of 1865 returned to this county. He owns a fine farm of 105 acres; residence surrounded by shade trees; has a young orchard of 140 trees. He was married November 16, 1840, to Miss Eliza Stout. They have had seven children, five of whom are living: Sarah, Mary, Jane, Laura, and Hattie. Lost two: William and Ellen.

HARROD, DANIEL—Jackson Twp.—pg 650-1. Stock-raiser, section 16, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Knox county, Ohio, June 24, 1838, and while a youth commenced farming. He was also engaged in teaching, and in the spring of 1864 he came to this county, resumed farming, and for four years was employed in sheep-raising. He then commenced the raising of stock, and deals quite extensively in thorough-bred cattle. In the fall of 1875 he returned to Ohio, remained there until the fall of 1878, then came again to this county, where he owns a farm of 170 acres.

HAWIER, ANDREW—Jackson Twp—pg 651. Farmer, section 24, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Virginia, June 16, 1814, and when three years of age moved with his parents to Ohio, where he was raised and educated. He commenced farming, and in the spring of 1837 went to Indiana, where he continued his occupation, and in the spring of 18[2?]4 [misprint] came to Poweshiek county, where he now owns a farm of eighty acres. He was married in Ohio, May 28, 1835, to Miss Sarah Reed. They have six children: Harriet, George and Joseph W., living, and three deceased: John H., Reed and one infant.

HAWKINS, W.B.—Jackson Twp—pg 651. Farmer, section 5, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Kentucky, May 2, 1825, and at the age of eleven years removed with his parents to Indiana, where he attended school. After obtaining his education he engaged in farming, continuing the same until 1846. He enlisted in the Mexican War in company I, First regiment Indiana volunteers, Capt. C.C. Nave, and was promoted to lieutenant-colonel. He remained in the service one year, when he was honorably discharge. Then returned to Indiana, resumed farming, and in the fall of 1848 he came to this county, being the first one to enter land in Jackson township. He owns an improved farm of 425 acres. His marriage was in Missouri, May 5, 1850, to Miss Amy Agler. They have had ten children, six of whom are living: Nevada A., Charles A., William W., George, Fred and Emma. Lost four, Ida, Eddie and two unnamed.

HUTCHINSON, ROBT.—Jackson Twp—pg 651. Retired farmer, Montezuma. Was born in County Derry, Ireland, in the year 1816. Here may be mentioned the name of another self-made man. When quite young he emigrated to New York City, where he lived three and one-half years, working at his trade, that of a mason. He then removed to Coshocton, Coshocton county, Ohio, where he remained until 1855. In the meantime, having saved a good share of his earnings, he came to this county and entered 800 cares of land from the government and located in the southwest part of Jackson township, where he still owns a fine farm of 420 acres. In 1876 he gave up farming and moved to Montezuma, where he has since made his home. He was married in Coshocton county, Ohio, to Miss Elner Hall, sister of John Hall, Esq., of this place, November 10, 1842. She died, leaving a family of four sons and one daughter: John H. (dealer in general merchandise at Agricola), A.C. (dealer in stock, living in Montezuma), William (attorney at law, Montezuma), James (who devotes himself to agricultural pursuits and lives on the homestead farm), and Ella (now the wife of Mr. Ed. Lytle, of this place).

IRVIN, WILLIAM—Jackson Twp—pg 651-2. Farmer, section 15, P.O. Montezuma. Was born March 10, 1849, in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, and at the age of six years removed with his parents to Illinois, where his education was obtained. He engaged in farming and followed it until May, 1871, when he came to this county, and is now the owner of an improved farm of eighty acres. He was married in Sigourney, Keokuk county, this State, on the 3d of January, 1873, to Miss A.M. Wier. They have a family of three children, living: John S., Myrtle and William W.

JONES, W.N.—Jackson Twp—pg 652. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P.O. Montezuma. Is a native of Hendricks county, Indiana, and was born on the 18^th of October, 1834. He was there raised and received his education, and when young engaged in farming and stock-raising, which he has continued to the present time. In October, 1857, he came to this county, and is extensively engaged in the raising of fine stock. His farm consists of 325 acres, well improved. His marriage occurred on the 9^th day of December, 1861, at which time Miss Sarah Thorn became his wife. They have eight children: Elizabeth, John, Mary, Nancy, Robert, Elma, Ida and Jessie. Have lost one son, Ira.

JOHNSON, Rev. J.B.—Jackson Twp—pg 652. Retired Protestant Methodist preacher. Born in Highland county, on what is called Harden Creek, near Greenfield, Ohio, June 5, 1807. When about four years of age his father moved to Clinton county, where the subject of this sketch was raised on a farm. He received only the advantages of the common schools. He lived with his parents until he was about twenty-two years old, when he was married to Miss Abigail B. Haines, October 30, 1828. He then moved with his wife on a farm, in the same county, and in 1842 he, with his family of five children, came to Missouri and located in Andrew county. He was there licensed to preach. He remained in Andrew county until the spring of 1847, when he returned to his native State, where he remained until 1848, when he came to Iowa, and located in Oskaloosa, where he engaged in keeping hotel for one year, where the Downing House now stands. The following October he came to this county, and engaged in his chosen calling. He was the first minister in Montezuma, and erected the first church building. Also, organized the first sabbath-school, which was held at his house. His family consists of five sons and two daughters: Sophroneus, Sylvester, Mordecai, Garland G., Z.S., Keziah S. (now Mrs. Jones), Abagail (now Mrs. Bane, living in Colorado). Lost two sons and one daughter: John I. (died from disease contracted in the army), Salathael and Veturah A.

JOHNSTON, ELIZA J.—Jackson Twp—pg 652-3. Section 3, P.O. Montezuma. Widow of the late J.W. Johnston, who was born in Ireland, and when six years of age came with his parents to the United States, first settling in Illinois, where he followed farming. In November, 1866, he came with his family to this county and continued his former occupation till his death. He was married September 4, 1857, to the subject of this sketch. She was born in Ireland, October 22, 1839, and there received her education, and at the age of eighteen years came to the United States, landing in New York. From there she moved to Illinois, and lived in that State until her marriage. Mr. Johnston died February 8, 1874, leaving, besides his wife, six children to mourn his loss.

JOHNSON, SYL.—Jackson Twp—pg 653. Proprietor of the Johnson House. Was born in Ohio on the 25^th of February, 1835, and in the fall of 1848 came to this county, and has since made it his home. He has been raised and educated here, and now owns forty acres of well-improved land. His residence is well located, a half mile from town, and the view of the country around is quite fine. He was married in the county, August 16, 1855, to Miss Anna T. Hope. They are the parents of four children: Abbie J., Sarah M., Maggie L. and Dora.

KIERULFF, G.W.—Jackson Twp—pg 653. Of the firm of Hall, Kierulff & Co., bankers, Montezuma. This gentleman was born on the island of St. Croix, West Indies. His father, being an attorney and a man of culture, decided upon giving his son a good education, and when but seven years of age he was sent to Altona, Schleswig-Holstein, where he attended school for five years, then retuned to the West Indies and remained several years. When nineteen years of age he embarked on the steamer Kent for California, where he engaged for a short time in mining. He then moved to San Francisco and kept books for a large lumber firm for about two years. He then went to Calaveras county and opened a small store of general merchandise to supply the miners. In 1857 he went to New York, where he remained but a short time, and then went South and taught school a few months. The same year he came to this county, and bought 320 acres of good farming land, on the present site of Ewart, in Pleasant township. Here he continued in agricultural pursuits till 1869, when his friends, recognizing his good business qualifications, urged him to accept the nomination for County Treasurer. He was elected, and held that office three consecutive terms, thus showing the appreciation of his worth by the general public. After his retirement from office he formed his present partnership with Mr. John Hall, making, with his good business tack, the banking business a thorough success. He was married in Selma, Alabama, to Miss F. B. Harralson. Their family circle are George B. and Anna E.

KILBURN, F.A.—Jackson Twp—pg 653-4. Montezuma. One of the most prominent and successful merchants of the county. Was born in Gilsun, New Hampshire, February 21, 1820, and there received a part of his education. When nineteen years of age he removed to Vermont and finished his education, after which he engaged in farming and teaching. This he continued until October, 1851, when he came to this county, and in February, 1852, went to Keokuk and purchased merchandise. On the way home he disposed of the most of it, and returning with the balance to Montezuma, he engaged in the mercantile business. He is now one of the most successful business men of this city. He is also a large land owner, having 775 acres, 600 of which are under cultivation. Mr. K. has been twice married. First, in Hartford, Vermont, June 14, 1841, to Miss Sarah Chandler. She died February 25, 1870, leaving three children, two of whom are now living: Mary H. (now Mrs. Wm. A. Moody, born June 7, 1842) and Abigail S. (now Mrs. Dr. John C. Tibbett, born November 22, 1846). Sarah is deceased. She was the wife of Judge L.C. Blanchard, and was born October 9, 1850; died February 19, 1878, leaving two children: Claude and Rose. Mrs. K. was an estimable lady, one loved and respected by all, and many mourned her loss. Mr. K.’s second marriage was February 2, 1871, to Mrs. Mary F. Ferry. They have one child, Lillian F. (born June 2, 1873). He is an extensive dealer in fine stock, and has one of the largest stock farms in the county. In the year 1872 he shipped 101 car-loads of hogs.

KIMBLEY, W.H.—Jackson Twp—pg 654. Farmer, section 9, P.O. Montezuma. Is a native of Indiana, having been born in Lawrence county. After receiving his education there he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and followed it as his occupation until July 11, 1861, at which time he enlisted in company A., Twenty-fourth Indiana volunteers, and served for three years, then being honorably discharged. He was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Schuyler, Corinth and Grand Prairie, Ark. After the war he removed to Illinois, continued his former business, and in the spring of 1869 came to this county. He has since lived here, and owns a farm of eighty acres. He was married in Illinois, October 10, 1869, to Miss Sarah E. Redman. They had four children by this union: Perry N., Ella, Orrin and Charlie. His second marriage was to Mary A. Fulton, March 20, 1879. They have one child, Bertha.

LATCHEM, A.R.—Jackson Twp—pg 654. Merchant. Was born in Warren county, Ohio, November 11, 1850. When six years of age his parents came to this place and engaged in the boot and shoe business. He received his early education here, and afterward a business education in Davenport, Iowa. He was married here to Miss Jennie Mullikin, October 11, 1876. They have one son, Harry Earl, eighteen months old. Mr. Latchem has been thoroughly educated.

LEINS, W.T.—Jackson Twp—pg 655. Wagon-maker, Montezuma. Was born in Germany, May 30, 1847, and resided there until four years of age, when with his parents, he emigrated to America, landing in New York. He removed to Wisconsin, and there attended school, after which he commenced farming. This he continued until February 22, 1866, when he learned the wagon-making trade, and has since followed it to the present time. In November, 1868, he came to Poweshiek county, and has since resided here, and is now enjoying a good business. He was married in this county May 24, 1873; to Miss Mary Scott. They had by this union four children, three of whom are living: Mary G., John W. and Ella P. Charlie is deceased.

LEWIS, WILLIAM ROBINSON—Jackson Twp—pg 655-6. Firm of Lewis & Clark, attorneys at law. The subject of this sketch was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, October 12, 1835. For fifteen years his place of residence was in the county of his birth, where he served his father, who was one of the thrifty farmers of that deservedly renowned region of country. In 1850 his parents removed to Coshocton county where they still reside. During the seven years following his removal to Coshocton county he was in the employ of his father, who, during this time was engaged in carrying on a store of general merchandise. At the age of twenty-one years he removed to Peoria county, Illinois, where he remained for one year. In 1857 he again removed westward and selected as a place of permanent abode the then flourishing town of Montezuma. Previous to leaving the State of his nativity, he began the study of law, which study he pursued until admitted to the practice in 1866, nor did his study of his chosen profession cease with his admission to the bar, for the high standing Mr. Lewis enjoys as a lawyer is neither attained nor maintained without persistent and laborious study. He was County Superintendent of schools from January 1, 1862, till the fall of the same years, when he resigned, and in response to the general request of his fellow citizens, became candidate for Clerk of the District Court. He was elected by a large majority and served the people for one term to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. In the meantime, in company with Hon. M.E. Cutts of Oskaloosa, he purchased the old McIntire mill, which the town continued to operate till 1865. During the last fifteen years he has devoted his entire attention to the practice of his chosen profession, and his superior attainments as a safe counselor, successful practitioner and profound student are generally acknowledged throughout a judicial district which contains some of the brightest lights of the legal fraternity. Mr. Lewis has not attained his present position by easy and sudden flights, "but he, while his companions slept, was toiling upward in the night." Brought up on a farm, he was inured to the unceasing toil and strict economy which has for many years been characteristic of the region of his nativity. When he left the parental roof, it was not with a competence nor a collegiate education; his schooling was what could be obtained at the country district school-house during the winter months, and his capital was simply an indomitable will and an earnest purpose. He toiled on the farm, worked at the carpenter’s bench, taught school and shunned no labor which seemed necessary to procure for him the means of completing his studies. Mr. Lewis was married at Burlington, Vermont, September 12, 1865, to Miss Mary E. Cutts of that place; she is a sister of the Hon. M.E. Cutts of Oskaloosa.

McCREADY, W.W.—Jackson Twp—pg 656. Montezuma, attorney at law. Was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, August 5, 1849. When he was twelve years old he, with his parents, moved to Knox county, Illinois. His father was a farmer, and young McCready received the advantages of a good school education. He came to this county in 1864. He read law with Judge L.C. Blanchard; and admitted to practice in 1874, and at once formed a partnership with A.W. Ballard of Montezuma and continued with him for two years. Although Mr. McCready was too young at the time of the war to take an active part, he belonged to the telegraph corps of Ohio for six months. He was married in this county, to Miss Lizzie, daughter of James C. Chew, Esq., of Mahaska county, in February, 1872. They have one daughter, Floy.

McINTIRE, JOHN—Jackson Twp—pg 656-7. Retired farmer and miller, Montezuma. Was born in Kentucky November 10, 1803, and after completing his education, commenced following agricultural pursuits. He resided in his native State until the fall of 1829, when he removed to the State of Indiana. Resumed farming, and in the spring of 1849, came to Iowa, settling in this county. On arriving at Montezuma, there were but three families. In 1854 he built the old Montezuma House, was its proprietor for a short time, and in 1855 built what is now called the Stanley House. He was its proprietor for two years, and in 1857 sold out to Mr. Stanley. In 1855 Mr. McIntire built a steam grist mill, which he ran until 1861. In 1866 he bought a mill on Skunk River, and in 1867sold it to Brignon & Ritz, who continued the business. Mr. McIntire retired from active business life in 1868, on account of ill health. His marriage was in Indiana, March 29, 1829, to Miss Jane McMaines. They have nine children: Louanne, James, John, Margaret, Samuel, Thomas, Perry, Robert and Ellen.

ROBERT T. McINTIRE, son of the above, was born in this county November 25, 1844, and here was raised and educated. He began the cigar and billiard business and still continues the same, and now has one of the finest halls in this county. He was married in this county March 6, 1871, to Miss Florence E. Dalley. They have three children: Winifred, Jennie and Stella.

MALCOLM, S.—Jackson Twp—pg 657. Farmer, section 13, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Henry county, Illinois, and was there raised and educated. He engaged in farming and followed it in that State until the fall of 1864, when he went to Canada. He remained there until August, 1865, and then located in this county, and has continued to reside here since, owning a farm of 200 acres. His marriage was in Canada, on the 6^th of August, 1865, to Miss Kate Malcolm. By this union they have four children: Lewis E., Nellie F., Cyntha E. and Nora Pearl.

MILLER, C.E.—Jackson Twp—pg 657. Druggist, Montezuma. Was born in Bath, Canada, August 24, 1833, and there was raised. He removed to Niagara, and from there entered the Trinity College, at Toronto, where his schooling was completed. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Kennedy, of Bath, Canada, and remained with him fourteen months, and while in college he devoted one year to the art course. He studied medicine at the same place for the same length of time. After finishing his education he engaged in teaching, which he continued until the winter of 1862, and was then forced to stop on account of failing health. He commenced farming, and followed that occupation until the summer of 1864, when he removed to Belleville, Canada. There he obtained a position as clerk in the sheriff’s office, remaining in that employment until the spring of 1870. In July of that year he came to this county. Before entering into business for himself, Mr. miller was with Drs. Holyoke & Hedges, at Grinnell, where he thoroughly fitted himself for business in the country. He is treasurer, and has the depository of the Oxleyan Bible Society. He was married in Belleville, Canada, July4, 1866, to Miss H.E. Rowe. They have three children: Annie, Minnie, and May.

MORRISON, Mrs. SARAH E.—Jackson Twp—pg 657-8. Section 6, P.0. Montezuma. Widow of the late John Morrison, who was born in Ohio, March 10, 1820, and there grew to manhood. Then moved to Illinois, where he remained until May, 1843, when he came to Iowa, locating, locating in Mahaska county. There he was married, November 3, 1845, to the subject of this sketch, Miss Sarah E. Garsuch. In the fall of 1856 they came to this county, and here Mr. M. was engaged in farming and stock-raising, until the 13^th of August, 1862, when he enlisted as first lieutenant in company B., Fortieth Iowa volunteers, and served until March 3, 1864, when he was honorably discharged on account of disability. About three weeks after his discharge he died (March 24, 1864), leaving eight children to mourn his loss: Robert, Mary J., Keziah A., John I., Eliza B., Samuel D., James M., and Charles G. Mr. Morrison was a man of broad experience, and a thorough and accurate business man. His well deserved reputation for fair and honorable dealings, as well as strict integrity, had won him many friends. Mrs. Morrison was born in Maryland, August 16, 1826, and resided there until nine years of age, when with her parents she moved to Ohio, and was there educated.

MORRISON, R.—Jackson Twp—pg 658. Farmer and stock-dealer, section 17, P.O. Montezuma. Was born September 25, 1821, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived there, attending the common schools, until the fall of 1835, when he removed to Illinois. He there engaged in farming, following that occupation until 1843, when he went to Mahaska county, Iowa, and there became engaged in the mercantile business, and also dealing in stock. In the spring of 1850 he went to California and commenced mining. Soon returned to Illinois, and in 1854 again moved to Mahaska county. In 1862 he came to this county, and now owns an excellent farm of 520 acres, surrounded by a grove of maple trees. Has a good orchard of 1,000 trees. Was married in Rushville, Schuyler county, Illinois, to Miss Emily Chadsey. They have nine children living: William N., Emma, John, Burton, Arthur, Annie, Lewis, Cyrus, and George. Three are deceased: Edwin J., Hugh S., and one unnamed. Mr. M. is also engaged largely in grain dealing.

MULLIKIN, JOHN—Jackson Twp—pg 658. Born in Fleming county, Kentucky, on the 24^th day of May, 1827. Lived on a farm until he was seven years old, when he moved into town, and lived and worked with a brother-in-law in a tannery until he was eighteen years old. He then bought one-half interest in the tannery, and continued in the tanning business about two years. He then engaged in the manufacture of saddles and harness, and has continued in that business ever since, except one year he was engaged in a grocery and provision store in Lafayette, Ind. Was married on the 27^th day of January, 1848, at Danville, Ind., to Mrs. Amelia A. Darnell. Has a family of three children: Mary L. (now Mrs. Mahlon Head), Serena J. (now Mrs. A.R. Latchem) and Julia A. (now Mrs. Henry L. Miller). Mr. Mullikin emigrated from Indiana to Iowa in the fall of 1858, and located at Montezuma, where he engaged in the manufacture and sale of saddles and harness, and is still in the same business, having the only saddle and harness manufactory in the town.

PHILLIPPI, CHARLES—Jackson Twp—pg 658-9. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 4, P.O. Montezuma. Was born April 14, 1832, in Germany, and remained there, attending school, until 1847, when he emigrated to the United States, landing in New York. He removed to Ohio and obtained a position as stage-driver, and in the spring of 1856 left that State. He came to this county and now owns 120 acres of land, being engaged in farming and very extensively in stock dealing. During the war he enlisted, in the fall of 1862, in company B, Fortieth Iowa infantry, and served until the close of the war. He was in many hard fought battles, among which were Saline Bottom and Okalona. He was married in Springfield, Jefferson county, Ohio, October 31, 1855, to Miss Catharine Hampel. They have two adopted children: George (born March 3, 1870), and Annie (born February 22, 1875).

PORTER, JOHN H.—Jackson Twp—pg 659. Of the firm of Rayburn & Porter. Was born in Carroll county, Ohio, April 29^th, 1841, where he lived until December, ’54, when he came west with his parents and went to farming, in which vocation he continued until 1872, though in the meantime he enlisted in company C, of the Twenty-eighth Iowa, August, 1862, and served his country until the close of the war. He participated in every battle of his regiment. He was married here to Miss Mary J. Rayburn, January 17, 1869, a native of Ohio. Mr. Porter has two sons and one daughter: Gertrude, Raymond and Albert, living, and has lost two daughters: Mary F. and Allin. Also lost his wife, December 9, 1879.