Biographical Sketch of E. P. Cadwell

E.P. Cadwell, of the firm of King & Cadwell, attorneys at law, land, loan and insurance office was born in Racine, Wis., Dec. 21st, 1854; moved with his parents to Independence, Ia. Entered the Ames Agricultural College in 1871, graduated in 1875, was admitted to the bar in 1877, under Judge Bradley, of Marshalltown, Ia., and soon after opened an office in Logan. In the fall of 1877 he formed a partnership with Mr. Barnhart, and in Nov., 1881, with Mr. King. He owns a fine stock farm in Jefferson township, of 840 acres, well fitted with buildings and improvements, … Read more

Biography of Harrison Haskin

HARRISON HASKIN, Ozark, Missouri Whatever may be said by demagogues about the tyranny of capital, the man who affords employment to his fellow men and maintains industries which turn out articles of utility does more real good for his generation than all the combined agitators of the country. Under existing civilization the only possible solution to the problem of the prevention of want and suffering is found in the great manufacturing plants, which have the capital necessary to pay wages to the many before pay is received for the goods. A glance at the thriving city of Ozark, Missouri, shows … Read more

Biographical Sketch of A. Longman, Jr.

A. Longman, Jr., proprietor of the Logan Flouring Mills, was born in Derby, Eng., in 1848; came to America with his parents in 1851 and located Holt County, Mo.; removed to Harris Grove, Harrison County, Ia., in 1852. The subject of this sketch graduated from Oskaloosa College in 1874. The mill was built in the winter of 1855-6 by Henry Reel, who sold it to Mr. McCoid, of whom Mr. L. purchased in Sept. 1880, and has established and extensive business. He was married in Wis., to Miss. Whitcomb, in 1877, which died leaving one child, a daughter.

1884 Directory of Magnolia Iowa

Last First and Middle Section Post Office Township Business Origin Arrival County State Brown B F 34 Logan Magnolia Farmer/Stock Raiser Illinois 1866 Harrison Iowa Bolch Frank 5 Magnolia Magnolia Farmer/Breed Poland China Hogs Ohio 1875 Harrison Iowa Cadwell F H 1S Logan Magnolia Farmer/Stock Raiser Iowa 1860 Harrison Iowa Cutler A I 34 Magnolia Magnolia Farmer/Stock Raiser Illinois 1853 Harrison Iowa Donn W B 10 Woodbine Magnolia Farmer/Stock Raiser Canada 1869 Harrison Iowa Donnelson James 22 Magnolia Magnolia Farmer/Stock Raiser Illinois 1873 Harrison Iowa Doyle M 10S Magnolia Magnolia Farmer/Stock Raiser Ireland 1855 Harrison Iowa Davison Wm R 36 … Read more

Pioneer Roster of Little Sioux Iowa

The following is a list of names not in the order pictured. Information was written on the back of the picture. The list of service does not mean that every one served in the Civil War, just those with length of service: David Hering, Dec 5, 1843, 3 years Capt. G. W. Chase, Feb 16, 1821, served 4 years Abel Leach, Oct 5, 1812 Frank Brown, Sept 25, 1849 Corp. H.H. Bonney, Dec 27 1839, served 3 years Andrew Armstrong, Aug 12, 1820 served 3 years A.J. Erb, Aug 20 1839, served 2 years Thomas Leo, Aug 26 1880, Served … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Henry Herring

Henry Herring, dealer in general merchandise, was born in Adams County, Pa.; moved to Ia. in 1857, and engaged in farming. In 1878 he engaged in his present business at River Sioux. He is also a dealer in hardware and lumber.

Biographical Sketch of L. H. Crane

L.H. Crane, deputy postmaster and grocer, was born in Rochester, Minn., in April, 1860; removed with parents to Jeddo, Harrison County, Ia., in 1862; the next year they moved to a farm two miles from Woodbine. He is a graduate of Miller’s Mercantile College, of Keokuk, Ia. In 1879 he moved to Woodbine and engaged in business with his father, who was appointed postmaster in March 1881.

Biographical Sketch of Clark Ellis

Clark Ellis, druggist, was born in Ohio, in 1843, and with his widowed mother, moved to Harrison County, Iowa in 1853. He enlisted in 1862, in Co. C, 29th Ia. Inft.; returned to this county at the close of the war, and engaged for a time in farming, after which he established his present business. He graduated from the Iowa State Pharmacy in 1880. A.M. Ellis, an older brother, now engaged in the stock business at this place, is also an old settler of this county. He enlisted in Co. H, 15th Ia.

Biographical Sketch of Mah. J. F. Cheney

Mah. J.F. Cheney, senior proprietor of the Merchants and Depot Hotels at Sioux City, Ia., also of a Hotel at Blair, Neb., and the Union Hotel at Missouri Valley, was born in Grafton County, N.H. In 1861 he enlisted in the 1st Ill. Light Art. as a private, was soon promoted to first lieutenant, then to captain, then to major and when discharged at the close of the war was lieutenant colonel. He then opened the Nachusa house at Dixon, Ill., also a summer resort at Spring Lake, Mich., called the Spring Lake house. He moved to Sioux City and … Read more

Biographical Sketch of James D. Stuart

James D. Stuart, druggist, was born in Council Bluffs, Ia., in 1860. He graduated from the State Pharmacy in 1880, and in April of the same year engaged in his present business at Mondamin.

Biographical Sketch of Fred Kimpel

Fred Kimpel, jeweler and barber, was born Mar. 16th, 1847, in Bavaria, Ger.; came to America in Sept. 1864, learned the barber trade in N.Y. In 1866 he removed to Scranton, Pa., and engaged in the barber business; removed to Dunlap, Ia., in 1869; thence in 1876 to Logan, and engaged in his present business; owns considerable real estate in this city. He is a member of the A.O.U.W., I.O.O.F., and A.F. & A.M. lodges. He married Mary Fisher, in Scranton, Pa. They have one son and three daughters.

Iowa Atlases, Farm Directories, and Plat Books

1859 Map of Washington County Iowa

This collection contains digital atlases, farm directories, and plat books for all 99 Iowa counties. We have collated these from a variety of online sources, and provide them here as a single source for all online Iowa County Atlases, Farm Directories, and Plat Books.

1885 Little Sioux, Iowa School Students

The following is a list of students who attended school at Little Sioux, Iowa in 1885. Will Hudlow Joe Cooper Gertie Gleason Lou Frost Wallace Jones Harry Hope Edgar Moore Ade Murray Ede Cooper Annie Setchell Jennie Reeves Daisy walker Aggie Veal Jessie Pierce Lou cooper Matt Stockwell Inez Croasdale Carrie Murray Dick Cobb Bertha West Carrie Whiting Alice Bonney Dora Gleason Pet McWilliams Belle Noyes Roll Scott Bess Cobb Straus Ellis Julia McWilliams Arthur Bassett Dell Ellis Bert Long Mack Pruitt Bertha Beecham Susie Ellis Ruth Cobb Eva Bonney Alice Branduff Eva Hope Leona Hope Amy Terry Harl Scott

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.

Biography of Thomas F. King

Thomas F. King, who has devoted his entire time and attention to the banking business since making his initial step in business circles, is now the cashier of the Exchange National Bank of Muskogee. A native of Ohio, he was born in Marion on the 13th of May, 1886, and is a son of James and Margaret (Martin) King, the latter a sister of T. H. Martin, former mayor of Muskogee. The father was commissioner of public safety under the charter form of government. With the removal of the family westward, Thomas F. King pursued his more advanced education in … Read more

Business Directory of River Sioux, Iowa

Last Name First and Middle Business Origin Date City County State Chase Geo W Post Master/General New Hampshire 1866 River Sioux Harrison Iowa Condit P S Merchandise Ohio 1878 River Sioux Harrison Iowa Lanyon Wm Carpenter Pennsylvania 1859 River Sioux Harrison Iowa Billiard Hall

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.

Biographical Sketch of E. Brandriff

E. Brandriff, farmer, is a native of N.Y.; moved to Ia. in 1859 and located near Council Bluffs, and was engaged in freighting to Denver, Col, until 1864, when he moved to Harrison County, and engaged in farming near Modale.

Biographical Sketch of C. H. Deur

C.H. Deur, lumber dealer, was born in N.Y.; moved with his parents in 1860 to Pottawattamie County, Ia.; thence to Missouri Valley in 1877 and engaged in his present business. He has always a good supply of hard and soft coal, builders’ supplies, lime, hair, cement, etc.

Biographical Sketch of E. P. Mendenhall

E.P. Mendenhall, land, loan, tax-paying and insurance agent, was born in Guildford County, N.C., Oct. 28th, 1826; moved with parents to Miami County, Ind., and in May, 1856, came to Harrison County, Ia., and engaged in farming on two hundred acres, one mile from the present town of Woodbine. He opened present land office in 1879. He was married in Miami County, Ind., to Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt, daughter of Captain Rector. They have two children.