Harrison County IA

Biographical Sketch of E. K. Burch

E.K. Burch, attorney at law, was born in 1852, in Steuben County, Ind.; removed with his parents to Hillsdale, Mich., where he attended the Hillsdale Baptist College for five years; graduated from the law department of the Union University of Albany, N.Y., in 1876, and the same year was admitted to the bar, at the general term of the supreme court. He commenced practice in Dunlap, Ia., in Jan. 1879. He was admitted to the circuit court in the fall of 1878. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. order. He was married in Sept. 1880, at Denison, to M.S. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of F. L. Mandevill

F.L. Mandevill, druggist, was born near Rochester, N.Y., in 1835; moved to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1842; thence to Missouri Valley in 1871 and engaged in his present business; carries a complete stock in the drug line.

Biographical Sketch of S. D. Fox

S.D. Fox, of the firm of Fox & Dablestein, dealers in and manufacturers of boots and shoes, was born in Manchester, Eng., in 1847; learned his trade, and in 1869 came to America; located at Sylvania, Ohio., where he engaged in boot and shoe making. In 1874 he removed to Bolton City, Co., and engaged in business; the next year came to Dunlap, Ia., and engaged in his present business and partnership. In 1875 he was married at Grand Rapids, Mich., to Miss Dabelstein, and has three children.

Business Directory of Mondamin, Iowa

Last Name First and Middle Business Origin Date City County State Bonney R B Proprietor of Bonney House Ohio 1869 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Burrows C H Station Agent Ohio 1881 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Garrison A W Dlr Fresh Fish New York 1876 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Manhart L Mfg Harness/Saddles Germany 1873 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Harrison Iowa Physician Ohio 1880 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Noyes Jno Farmer/Stock Dealer Maine 1856 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Noyes Z T Dry Goods Ohio 1856 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Reed J G Attorney at Law Virginia 1875 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Stuart James D Drugs/Stationary Iowa 1880 Mondamin Harrison … Read more

Biographical Sketch of H. C. Harshbarger

H.C. Harshbarger, dealer in groceries, was born in Spencer County, Ind., in 1840; removed with parents to Mahaska County, Ia., in 1848, and to Harrison County in 1856, locating near present town of Woodbine. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. I, Neb. Inft. was in several prominent battles, and in 1865 was discharged and returned to Harrison County. In 1865, he was elected county auditor, and county recorder in 1866, and in 1870 engaged in the mercantile business, which he continued for three years; then engaged in farming for six years, and in 1881 sold his farm and engaged in … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Wm. Conner

Wm. Conner, engineer for the S.C. & P. transfer company, was born in Va. in 1842; moved to Ill. in 1849, and in 1859 engaged in steam boating on the Mississippi River. In 1866 he went to Quincy, Ill., and took charge of the machine shops for two years; then came to Missouri Valley and was employed in his present position. He has been absent one year since coming to this city, traveling on the Pacific coast.

Biographical Sketch of C. David

C. David, dealer in furniture, was born near Montreal, Canada, in 1856; came to Little Sioux, Iowa, in 1879 with but ten cents, to start with; is now doing a good business, and is the owner of considerable fine real estate.

Biographical Sketch of Wiley Middleton

Wiley Middleton, sheriff, was born in Ohio.; removed to Washington County, Ia.; thence to Harrison County in 1867. He was elected to his present office in 1879. He married Julia A. Lockling, and has three sons and one daughter.

Modale Iowa Civil War Veterans

Civil War Veterans who resided in Modale Iowa. The list was created in 1884, but we are unsure if all the men listed here were still alive at that time. James Alexander Jacob Antabus Jesse Arbaugh John Arbaugh H. O. Beebe James Bird Jesse Bowman W. H. Bourne R. G. Boyd S. J. Bracken F. M. Caywood David Clever Levi Crouch Charles Cutler Aaron Davis Richard Davis Nebraska Indian Scout J. M. Epperson Henry George, Died in war J. S. Lightell B. F. Martin James McManimie Julius Miller Jennings Morrow W. W. Morton J. W. Myers Sidney Palen John Pritchard … Read more

Biographical Sketch of B. F. Croasdale

B.F. Croasdale, dealer in general merchandise, was born in Pa. in 1839; moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1864, and was employed as salesman in a mercantile house until 1866, when he came to Little Sioux and engaged in his present business.

Business Directory of Woodbine, Iowa

Last Name First and Middle Business Origin Date City County State Boyer Valley Bank General Banking Woodbine Harrison Iowa Cadwell P President Boyer Valley Bank Woodbine Harrison Iowa Butler & Brothers Elevator Woodbine Harrison Iowa Butler F A Proprietor Elevator Iowa 1851 Woodbine Harrison Iowa Butler L D Proprietor Elevator Iowa 1858 Woodbine Harrison Iowa Crane L & Sons General Store Woodbine Harrison Iowa Clark A H Proprietor Woodbine Hotel New York 1882 Woodbine Harrison Iowa Musgrave Geo Editor Woodbine England 1852 Woodbine Harrison Iowa Matthews & King Twiner/Engineer Woodbine Harrison Iowa Matthews Geo A Dlr Wisconsin 1876 Woodbine Harrison … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Horace C. McCleary, M.D.

Horace C. McCleary, M.D., was born in Warren County, Ia. in July 1859; received his education at the Simpson Centenary College, at Indianola, Ia., studied medicine in the medical department of the State University, at Iowa City, and graduated in 1881 from Rush Medical College, Chicago. He located in Logan, July 20th, 1881, succeeding Dr. Giddings. Although a newcomer he is already in the possession of a lucrative and increasing practice. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Biographical Sketch of C. H. Barber

C.H. Barber, proprietor of the Palace billiard parlor, is a native of N.Y.; removed to Clinton, Ia., in 1878, and was in the employ of the Union Iron Works; thence to Missouri Valley in 1879, and was in the employ of the railroad companies until 1881, when he established his present business.

Biographical Sketch of W. P. Bump

W.P. Bump, of the firm of Bump & Smith, dealers in general merchandise was born in Addison County, Vt.; in 1811; moved to western N.Y. in 1831, and in 1836 he engaged in the mercantile business; continued there until 1856, when he removed to Rochelle, Ill.; thence to Missouri Valley in 1869, and engaged in his present business.

Obituary of Mrs. J. C. Wallace

Though it had been know for several years the Mrs. J. C. Wallace was in failing health, the announcement of her death Friday morning came as a surprise and shock to the community. she had just lived on uncomplaining to a place where her resistance failed and she was carried to the other world. Georgia E. Linn, daughter of Sylvester J. and Katie Linn, was born 6 March 1870, at Aurora, Illinois, and came with her parents to Harrison County Iowa, at the age of three months. They established the Linn homestead on the east bank of Linn Lake, only … Read more

Biographical Sketch of James A. Lusk

James A. Lusk, proprietor of the Lusk House and livery and feed stable, established business in 1868. He was born in Morris County, N.Y., in 1824; removed to Mills County, Ia., in 1855; thence to Harrison County in 1863; was engaged in farming until he engaged in the hotel business. He married Minerva Roberts, (deceased) in 1846, and afterwards Lydia B. Kelsey. They have fours sons and one daughter.

Biographical Sketch of A. H. Hazlett, M.D.

A.H. Hazlett, M.D., was born in Richland County, Ohio., in 1837; attended the Hayesville Academy, and in 1857 removed to Toledo, Ia., where he studied medicine with Dr. Baldy. In 1861 he enlisted in the 14th Ia. Inft.; was in a number of important battles; was promoted to first lieutenant, and discharged in 1865; returned to Ia. and located in Johnson County. He resumed the study of medicine, and engaged in teaching school until 1872, when he went to Iowa City and attended the medical department of the Iowa University, and the next year attended the Eclectic Medical Institute at … Read more

Biographical Sketch of N. S. Dahl

N.S. Dahl, jeweler, is a native of Denmark; came to America in 1873, and settled in Chicago. He engaged in the jewelry business in various parts of the west, until 1879, when he located in Missouri Valley and opened his business.

Noxon Brothers Manufacturing Company

Noxon Brothers Manufacturing Company, the most extensive industry in the manufacturing line at Ingersoll, is composed of five brothers, Freeman C., James, Samuel, Stephen, and Thomas H., sons of Samuel Noxon, senior, who was born and spent his days in the County of Prince Edward, Ontario, and grandson of James Noxon, a United Empire Loyalist from Duchess County, N. Y. The grandfather settled in Prince Edward at the close of the American Revolution. The mother of these five sons was Rhoda White. They received a business education in the public schools of their native county, James, the second son, adding … Read more

WPA Iowa Graves Registration Survey

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