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

Biographical Sketch of L. H. Noyes

L.H. Noyes, grain dealer, is a native of Ohio., moved to Harrison County, Ia., in 1867, and engaged in his present business at Mondamin in Dec. 1881, on the corner of Maple and Main streets.

1884 Directory of Jefferson Iowa

Last First and Middle Section Post Office Township Business Origin Arrival County State Aiston William 17 Logan Jefferson Farmer/Stock Raiser Massachusetts 1878 Harrison Iowa Acrea Tomas J 7 Logan Jefferson Farmer/Stock Raiser Indiana 1855 Harrison Iowa Armstrong J L 24 Logan Jefferson Farmer/Stock Raiser Ohio 1856 Harrison Iowa Adams Bros 5 Logan Jefferson Farmer/Stock Raiser Ohio 1854 Harrison Iowa Brayton William 7 Logan Jefferson Breeder Poland China Hogs/Farmer Illinois 1868 Harrison Iowa Buchanan James 13W Logan Jefferson Farmer/Stock Raiser Scotland 1877 Harrison Iowa Brady Peter 19 Logan Jefferson Farmer/Stock Raiser Ohio 1852 Harrison Iowa Brady D L 19 Logan Jefferson … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Horace N. Warren

Horace N. Warren, dentist, was born in council bluffs, Ia., Aug. 24th, 1858; he studied dentistry with Dr. H.N. Urnuy. He located permanently in Missouri Valley in 1880; makes professional visits to Logan every two months, and three time a year at Little Sioux and Magnolia. Although comparatively a newcomer, he has by his careful and skillful practice, established a very lucrative business.

Biographical Sketch of Byron Strode

Byron Strode, jeweler, was born in Ohio. in 1850; moved to Jones County, Ia., in 1875, and the following year came to Modamin, Harrison County, and engaged in his present business.

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 Hon. Joseph H. Smith

Hon. Joseph H. Smith, of the firm of Smith & Clyde, attorneys at law, was born in Beaver County, Pa.; moved to Harrison County, Ia., in 1857, and engaged in the practice of law; formed a partnership with A.W. Clyde in 1879. He enlisted in 1862 in Co. C. 29th Ia. Inft.; was second lieutenant. He was elected a member of the legislature one term. He married Julia A. Warrick, a native of Pa., and has five sons and one daughter.

Biographical Sketch of Wm. Palmer

Wm. Palmer, farmer, was born in London, Ontario, Canada, in Oct., 1833; came to Whiteside County, Ill., with his parents in 1851, where he remained two years; then removed to Walworth County, Wis., where he remained seven years; then came to Harrison County. He has been married three times; his present wife was Sarah Streeter; were married in 1880. He has three sons and three daughters.

History of Western Iowa

Residence in Odebolt Iowa

This collection consists of 412 brief biographical sketches and 3 short sketches of companies extracted from the History of Western Iowa. It contains sketches from Harrison, Ida, Manona, and Woodbury Counties in Iowa. The sketches are sorted alphabetically by first name.

Biographical Sketch of Geo. Musgrave

Geo. Musgrave, publisher of the Woodbine Twiner, the county official paper, was born in Kendall, Westmoreland County, Eng., in 1837; came to America with parents in 1848; and settled in Harrison County, Ia., in 1851. He first began the printing business in St. Louis, afterwards at Council Bluffs, and then engaged in publishing the Western Star, at Magnolia, it being Harrison County’s first paper; was republican in politics. In 1873 he moved his office to Logan, where he remained three years; and then sold to Geo. Ross, of Harlan, Shelby County, to which place the office was removed. Mr. Musgrave’s … Read more

Biographical Sketch of A. W. Clyde

A. W. Clyde, of the firm of Smith & Clyde, attorneys at law, was born in Otsego County, N.Y.; moved to Mitchell County, Ia., in 1855, and was proprietor of the Mitchell County News, for five years. He then moved to Logan, and engaged in the practice of the law. He was married at Madison, Wis., in 1877, to Bessie Johnson, and has one child, a son.

Biographical Sketch of D. B. Erisman

D.B. Erisman, wholesale dealer and manufacturer of cigars and tobacco, factory No. 220; was born in Lancaster, Penn., in 1844. He learned his trade there, and then established business in Lincoln, Neb., which he continued four and one-half years, and in July 1881, established his present business in Dunlap, Ia. Keeps three men employed, and has fine trade.

Biographical Sketch of J. W. Rudd

J.W. Rudd, farmer in Union Township was born in 1838, in Va.; moved to Harrison County in 1870 with his father. Wm T. Rudd, and located at Logan, where they engaged in furniture and undertaking business, which they continued eleven years; then sold to T.J. Buchanan. He was city councilman three years, and is a member of the A.O.U.W., I.O.O.F., and A.F. & A.M. lodges. He married Sarah C. Sprinkel, of Amsterdam, Va., and has two sons and two daughters.

Biographical Sketch of H. H. Bonney

H.H. Bonney, proprietor of hotel and livery stable at Little Sioux, is a native of Pa.; removed to this place in 1865, and engaged in the grocery business. He erected the hotel in 1878, which is a first class house in all its appointments.

1900-1961 Little Sioux, Iowa High School Graduates

Class of 1900 Florence Guyton Leona Hope E. Earl Lanyon James W. Murray J. William Reynolds Alta R. Weymour Class of 1901 Clara Croasdale Smith Bessie DeWitt Blanche Driggs Williams Philena Gibson Baker James Adolph Murray Nettie Reeves Murray Irvin E. Terry Marabelle Terry Starlin Class of 1902 Bessie Alton Basil Bassett Lucie Bonney Fleming Charlie Chaffie Olson Effie Clinkenbeard Anderson Renna Fensler Strauss Ruth Huff White Musa McAdon Long Dora Murray Terry Della Reynolds Louis Steward Cozad George B. West Class of 1903 Kate Bassett D. F. Blakeman Della Dickey Amy Gladson Sarver Grace Champney Soukup Class of 1904 … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Geo. T. Hope

Geo. T. Hope, of the firm of Hope Bros., photographers and dealers in drugs and furniture, is a native of Green County, N.Y.; moved to Ill. in 1851, and with his brother, Wm. H., engaged in farming. In 1870 they moved to Little Sioux, Ia., and engaged in the mercantile business. They established their present business in 1879.

Biographical Sketch of G. W. Guilford

G.W. Guilford, proprietor of meat market, was born in Orleans County, Vt.. 1843; moved to Tama County, Ia., in 1860. He enlisted in 1861 in the 10th Ia. Vol. Inft., and served fur years and two months; was in twenty-seven engagements; was wounded at the battle of Champion Hill, Miss.; was at the siege of Corinth and New Madrid, at the battle of Missouri Ridge and wounded twice. Was with Sherman in the march to the sea; discharged in 1865. Came to Harrison County in 1867; resided in Dunlap thirteen years; while there, was a member of the city council … Read more

Biographical Sketch of F. M. Dance

F.M. Dance, attorney at law, was born in Wis. in 1838; moved to Missouri Valley, Ia., in 1868 and engaged in general law and real estate business. He graduated from the law department of the Ann Arbor University, in 1867.

Biographical Sketch of J. J. Hancock

J.J. Hancock, tobacco dealer, was born in England in 1830; came to America in 1851, and located at London, Canada; removed to Buffalo, N.Y., in 1853, and engaged in the boot and shoe business. He removed to Dubuque, Ia., in 1858; thence to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1871, where he resumed the boot and shoe business. In 1878 he was in the employ of the American Express Company. In 1879 he located in Missouri Valley.

1897-1961 Mondamin Iowa High School Alumni

Pictures for most of the graduating classes of Mondamin High School can be found in the Mondamin Public Library. Graduating classes from 1897 to 1961 are included here. In 1962 due to reorganization the Mondamin, Modale, Pisgah and Little Sioux schools became West Harrison Community School District. Some of the female names have their married name. Use the find feature of your browser to search this page. Class of 1897 Evelyn Adams-Faylor Mary Barett-Smith Lizzie Brawley-Hyde Myrtle Stamper-Earlywine Maude Weldon-Spurlin Class of 1899 Feren Green Ethel Noyes-Garrison Class of 1902 Lottie Burcham-Goodman Lillian McKean-Jensen Helen Morrow-Toben Class of 1903 Mable … Read more