Z.W. Pease, born in Blissfield, Michigan in 1842, trained as a blacksmith and waggonmaker before relocating to Dunlap, Iowa in 1870. He initially rented a shop but purchased a building in 1873 and expanded his operations by constructing a two-story shop with three forges in 1881, employing three workers. Pease is a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge and married Lizzie Francisco in 1868, with whom he has one son and two daughters.
H.E. Pease, born in Michigan in 1845, moved to Chicago in 1860 and worked as a newsboy on the C. and N.W. Ry. He served as a brakeman and conductor during the Civil War before settling in Iowa, where he ran dray and delivery services. In 1868, Pease established the Sheltered Twin livery barn in Dunlap. His civic contributions include terms as deputy sheriff, constable, street commissioner, and city marshal. He married Julia Ford in 1871 and has one child.
C. M. Pease and George A. Pease own the Enterprise Roller Mills in West Plains, Missouri, one of the largest mills in the region. Established in 1889, they increased the mill’s capacity and adopted innovative milling technology. The mill processes local grain and produces high-quality flour brands. Clinton M. Pease, born in Rhode Island in 1852, has a diverse family history in milling and has been married three times, with children from each marriage. He is active in his community and affiliated with several fraternal organizations.
M. M. Pease, born on January 15, 1855, in New Hampshire, moved to Missouri with his father. He began his business career in 1877, focusing on saw milling in Douglas County and later co-founding the Pease Milling Company. Pease has proven successful in various enterprises, holding leadership roles in the Populist party and engaging in local politics. He has been married twice, fathering a total of ten children. A public-spirited citizen, he also owns real estate and a farm in the region.
This page is part of a transcription of the Vital Records of Carlisle Massachusetts to 1850. Specifically it has the P surnames for birth records.
This page is part of a transcription of the Vital Records of Carlisle Massachusetts to 1850. Specifically it has the O and P surnames for marriage records.
Fred A. Pease, born in 1873 in Kingsville, Ohio, is the general manager of The Fred A. Pease Engineering Co. He has extensive experience in engineering and construction, serving as assistant county engineer from 1898 to 1900 before founding his own company in 1901. His firm has been involved in various municipal improvements and electric railway projects, particularly in Gates Mills and Shaker Heights. Pease is affiliated with multiple professional and social organizations, including the Cleveland Engineering Society and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Ellen Wheeler Pease, born March 1, 1824, in Baltimore County, Maryland, passed away on December 9, 1899, at her son’s home in Chelsea, aged 74. She married Louis Pease in 1847, who predeceased her. Ellen is survived by six children, twenty grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a respected member of her community and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her remains were interred beside her husband in Brooklyn on December 12, 1899.
Edgar Bishop Pease, aged 65, passed away on August 10, 1930, in Tacoma, where he had resided for 31 years. He worked as a foreman at the Northern Pacific shops and was involved in various Masonic and fraternal organizations. He is survived by his wife, Mattie E. Pease; two daughters; four sons, including Dr. Edgar B. Pease of Phoenix; and several siblings and grandchildren. His body is at Piper Mortuary, pending funeral arrangements for his sons’ arrival.
Mrs. Roxy L. Pease, born August 28, 1832, in Steuben County, New York, passed away on October 31, 1902. At 20, she married Benjamin Salisbury Pease and migrated from Iowa to Minnesota before settling in Kittitas Valley in 1877. She was a devoted mother to seven children, five of whom survived her. In her later years, she lived with her daughter in Ellensburg. Roxy was cherished for her kindness and faith, leaving behind a legacy of friendship and respect.