Mrs. Lucinda Huff, wife of H. M. Huff, passed away at her home on December 27, 1918, following a brief illness. Born on December 1, 1830, in Little Sioux, Iowa, she had resided in Baker for eight years and remained active until shortly before her death at 88. She leaves behind her husband, four children—including Dr. J.W. Huff, the city health officer—and will be buried in her hometown of Iowa.
Hiram C. Keller, born in 1849 in Pisgah, Iowa, emerged as a prominent farmer near the Base Line. His father, Nathan, originally from North Carolina, passed away during a journey to Salt Lake. In 1873, Hiram married Sadie Sparkes, daughter of a local pioneer, and together they raised five children: Nettie, Drusilla, Cassie, Leu Anna, and Lela Malinda. An active member of the I.O.O.F. and a dedicated Democrat, Keller epitomizes the industrious spirit of his era.
Iowa Cemetery Transcriptions, Hardin to Johnson
Edward P. Cadwell, born December 23, 1855, in Independence, Iowa, was a prominent lawyer and businessman in Tacoma, Washington. After graduating as a civil engineer in 1875 and later from Simpson’s Law College, he practiced law in Iowa before moving to Washington in 1885. Cadwell made significant real estate investments, notably in Ellensburg, where he developed the Ashler Hotel and the Shoudy and Cadwell block. He remains active in law, partnering with Judge Galusha Parsons in a leading Tacoma law firm.
The 1922 Jackson Township, Iowa Atlas provides detailed records of land ownership, tenant families, and agricultural data in Harrison County. It lists various landowners along with the names of their spouses and children, rental agreements, and the number of acres managed. Each entry details the family structure and property holdings, reflecting the agricultural and social landscape of the region during that period. Notable families include the Andersons, Bakers, and Vredenburgs, indicating a diverse and established community.
The 1922 Atlas of Little Sioux, Iowa details the land ownership of various residents, including names, family members, acres owned, and the number of years spent in Harrison County. Notable entries include Jess A. Alton with 240 acres and W.C. Miller with 60 acres. The atlas captures the demographics and agricultural practices of the region, providing a snapshot of rural life in early 20th-century Iowa, emphasizing the significance of land ownership and family structure within the community.