Anderson, J. C., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Rose Hill.
Augustine, Albert, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Rose Hill; owns 436 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Germany, and, with his parents, came to America in his infancy; married Dorthy Myers; she also is a native of Germany; they have eight children, Mary, Daniel, Michael, Justina, Frank, John, Dora and Jennie. Are members of the Christian church.
Augustine, D., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Rose Hill.
Bannister, William D., farmer, Sec. 14: P. O. Indianapolis.
Baker, D. A., P. M. Indianapolis.
Baker, Letitia, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Indianapolis.
Baker, S. P., dealer in drugs and medicines; deputy postmaster, Indianapolis; born in this county in 1850; has been engaged in his present business about seven months.
Bass, Robert, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Comet; owns 405 acres, valued at $30 per acre; born in Boone county, Kentucky, in 1827; came to Iowa in 1843; married Martha Allgood in 1865; she was born in Indiana in 1838; have five children, Mary, Charlie, Frank, Robert, Agnes; Mr. B. has two children by a former wife: Rosa and John. Greenback.
Bedwell, J. W., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Rose Hill; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Lawrence county, Indiana, in 1828; came to Iowa in 1843, and settled in Monroe township, and has been a resident of this township since; married Eliza Myers in 1871; she was born in Washington county, Iowa, in 1843; Mrs. B. has one child by a former husband, Johnny R.; Mr. B has been township trustee for three terms. Are members of Christian church. Republican.
Beans, W. I., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Indianapolis.
Boyles, Sylvester, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Bridges, James, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Indianapolis.
Brewer, E., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Brown, Hamilton. farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Brown, W. H., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Bump, Isaac, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Rose Hill.
Bump, M. V., farmer, See. 35; P. O. Rose Hill.
Clark, J. F., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 171 1/2 acres of land valued at $20 per acre; born in Kendall county, Illinois, in 1839; came to Iowa in 1865; married Mary Holderman in 1865; she was born in Kendall county, Illinois, in 1842; have four children, Henry, Mary J., James F., Charles W. Republican.
Clarkston, William, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Indianapolis.
Counts, R. D., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Rose Hill.
Craig, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Currell, Joshua, farmer Sec. 36; P. O. Rose Hill.
Dalby, A. farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Dickson, Nancy A., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Rose Hill.
Dickson, Robert H.; farmer, Sec. ?;P.O. Mauch Chunk.
Drake, H. H., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Dunbar, W. L., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Rose Hill.
Elden, Henry S., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Indianapolis.
Elkin, O., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Rose Hill.
Ellsworth, L. F. physician and surgeon, Sec. 7; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Gurnsey county, Ohio, in 1823; came to Iowa in 1864; married Mary Oglebay in 1846; she was born in Pennsylvania, in 1829; have twelve children, Celesta J., Sarah V., Caroline, James, William, Sevellen H., Mary P., LeRoy W., Elmer E., Clara C., Laurian C., Thornton F., Albertta A.; `Mr. E. was elected Representative in 1871. Republican.
Emry, J. W., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Indianapolis.
Erdman, Valentine, farmer, Sec. 29;P. O. Rose Hill; owns 197 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; born in Germany in 1846; came to America in 1866; married Katie Eberley in 1874; she was born in Ohio in 1851; they have three children, Wilfred, Charlie and John.
Evans, J. J., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Indianapolis.
Fifield, C. M., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Rose Hill.
Fifield, G. F., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Rose Hill.
Fifield, Paulina, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Rose Hill.
Fuller, W. C., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Gatewood, W. H., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Grace, James, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Hadley, M. S., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 133 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Maine in 1829; came to Iowa in 1869; married Aurilla P. Thorp in 1858; she was born in New York in 1841; they have three children, John H., Alice, and Jennie. Republican.
Hanks, A., physician, Indianapolis.
Hansel, Aaron farmer, Sec. 22;, P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Hansel, George, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Rose Hill.
Harris, B. F., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Hatcher, Joshua, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Indianapolis.
Hatcher, Washington, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Rose Hill.
Hawley, E. S., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Rose Hill.
Hawley, J. S., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Indianapolis.
Henderson, James, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Hensel, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Hickox, Seth, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Hinkle, M. M., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Hoffman, Henry, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Indianapolis.
Hollingsworth, John, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Rose Hill.
Jared, George W., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Jared, Joel, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Kafka, F. W., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Kafka, G., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Kent, G. A., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Kikendall, A. D., wagon maker; P. O. Indianapolis.
King, Thomas, Sec. 1; P. O. Indianapolis.
Kiser, Nicholas, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Indianapolis.
Knox, C. H., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Rose Hill.
Leather, J. H., dealer in general merchandise; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Morgan county, Indiana, in 1836; came to Iowa in 1845; married M. A. Mattox in 1861; she was born in Union county, Ohio, in 1840; have two children: Cordelia J., born in 1862, and Mary Adelade, born in 1864; are members of the Christian church. Democrat.
Leathers, G. W., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Indianapolis.
Lieurance, A. J., physician and dealer in general merchandise, Sec. 4; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 25 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; born in Warren county, Illinois, in 1853, and came to Iowa in 1853 with his parents; married Hattie Lippard in 1876; she was born in this county in 1853; have one child: Thurlow W.; Mrs. Lieurance is a member of the Christian church. Democrat.
Lieurance, George, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 142 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Clinton county, Ohio, in 1825; came to Iowa in 1844, and located in this county; married Amanda Jared in 1844; she was born in Kentucky, in 1827; have four children: Cynthia L., A. J., Joseph M., and Delbert C.; Mr. Lieurance enlisted in company C., 40th Iowa, in 1862, and was discharged in 1863; he had a commission as first lieutenant. Democrat.
Lippard, John, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Indianapolis.
Lord, I. E., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Rose Hill.
Lugar, Jeremiah.
Maleby, H. B., farmer, P. O. Indianapolis.
Mateer, C. C., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
McCance, R. B., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Indianapolis.
McCann, E. H., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Indianapolis.
McClain, B. C., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Rose Hill.
McClure, J. T., farmer, Sec. 7;. P. O. Mauch Chunk.
McClure, James, farmer, Sec. ?; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
McMains, G. W., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 125 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Montgomery county, Indiana, in 1833; came to Iowa in 1847; married Mary McMains in 1856; she was born in Indiana, in 1832; have three children: Jefferson, Van Evrie and Grace; Mr. McMains has been constable one term. Democrat.
Mick, William, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Rose Hill.
Mickey, Wesley, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Indianapolis.
Mills, Isaac, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Rose Hill.
Moore, Isaac C., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Rose Hill.
Moore, W. H., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Rose Hill.
Myers, G. W., farmer, Sec. 32; R. O. Rose Hill.
Okey, Lewis Sec. 17; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Phillips, Joseph, Sec. 5; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Piersel, W. S., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Indianapolis.
Reed, William J., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Indianapolis.
Rhinehart W. C., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Rose Hill; owns 343 acres of land, valued at $10,000; born in Augusta county, Virginia, in 1825; came to Iowa in 1853 and settled in this county; married Ann E. Rowland in 1853; she was born in Ohio in 1827, and died in 1878; have six children: Laura, Attie, Nellie, Alice, Willie and Anna; Mr. Rhinehart has been a member of the board of supervisors. Republican.
Roberts, H. F., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Roberts, J. R., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Roberts, M. A., milling business, Sec. 4; owns 43 acres of land, valued at $8,000; born in Monroe county, Ohio, in 1833; came to Iowa in 1837 and settled in Des Moines county, removed to this county in 1852; married Amanda Watson in 1855; she was born in Sangamon county, Illinois, in 1838; have six children: Delila, Leon, Anna, Cary, Frank and Mary. Democrat.
Rogers, David, farmer, See. 8; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Rowlands, A.,farmer,Sec. 36; P. O. Rose Hill.
Rutherford, C., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
S????H. P., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Rose Hill.
Sampson, A., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Rose Hill.
Sapp, Hendric, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Rose Hill.
Sarvis, H. J.; farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Sarvis, W. M., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Scott, F. M., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Rose Hill.
Sewell, E., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Indianapolis.
Shaw, Wm., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Licking county, Ohio, in 1842; came to Iowa in 1857, and married Celesta J. Elsworth in 1866; she was born in Monroe county, Ohio, in 1846; have five children, Anna B., Kate, Willie, Maud, Jessie B., Harley H.; he enlisted in company C, 40th Infantry in 1864, and discharged in 1865. Democrat.
Simpson, John, Sr., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Indianapolis.
Smith, Frank E., of the firm of Smith, McBride &; Co., proprietors of Stone Ridge Mill; was born in Morrow county, Ohio, in 1850; came to Iowa in 1865, and located in Iowa City; removed to Oskaloosa in 1868, and married Mira Nye in 1876; she was born in Wisconsin in 1857; have one child, Lena F. Republican.
Smith, William, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Indianapolis.
Snodgrass, Jeff, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Indianapolis.
Standing, C., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Rose Hill, miller; born in England in 1844; married Emily Harding in 1870; she was born in England in 1843; they have two children, Eliza E., and Nellie A. They are members of the Friends' church.
Stringfellow, G. W., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Stringfellow, J. J., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Rose Hill; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Owen county, Kentucky, in 1845, and came to Iowa in 1850; married Mary Wymore in 1865; she was born in Iowa in 1851; have four children, Willie A., Franklin, Elma, Chas. Democrat.
Stringfellow, James, farmer, Sec. ??; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Stringfellow, Jas. H., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 130 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Kentucky in 1834, and. came to Iowa in 1857; married Nancy Duckworth in 1854; she was born in Shelby county Indiana, in 1840; have four children, Robert, Eliza, Cary, Samuel. Democrat.
Stringfellow, H., farmer Sec. 19; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Stringfellow, William, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Stephens, N., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Stephens, Zedakiah, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Summers, John, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Scott county, Virginia, in 1817; came to Iowa in 1849, and married Nancy Myers, who was born in North Carolina in 1820; they have eight children, Joseph M., Mary J., John C., Frank P., Isaac W., Welthy Ann, Elijah O., Lemuel. Democrat.
Summers, Joseph M., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Indiana in 1841; married Margaret McMains in 1860; she was born in Missouri in 1842; they have seven children, Lizzie, Mary, John, Orie, Henry, Clyde and Clara. Democrat.
Tanner, D. A., farmer; Sec. ?; P. O. Rose Hill.
Tanner, L. C., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Rose Hill.
Tate, Uriah, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Taylor, James, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Rose Hill.
Thomas, Abraham, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Thomas, Henry, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Thomas, Owen, Jr., Mauch Chunk.
Tinsley, D., farmer, Sec. ?; P. O. Indianapolis.
Tucker, J. C., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Turner, L. P., farmer, Sec. 17; P. M. Mauch Chunk.
Updegraff, J., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Indianapolis.
Walker, Robert, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Indianapolis; born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 20, 1804; in 1808 his parents removed to Ohio, where he remained until his removal to this county in 1852, and has resided on the same farm since that time; owns 120 acres of land; he married Miss Ruth Brown, in 1834; she was born in Virginia; has one daughter, Rachel, wife of A. Sampson.
Webster, T. B., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
Wells, Albert, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Mauch Chunk; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Genesee county, New York, in 1830, came to Iowa in 1867, and located on his present farm; married Hannah Hammond, in 1847, she was born in Champaign county, Ohio, in 1830; they have nine children, Henrietta, Celia, Ralph, Reuben, Austin, Ida, Frank, Bruce, Charlie. Republican.
Wendel, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Indianapolis.
Wilson, J. J., farmer, Sec. ??; P. O. Indianapolis.
Wynor, F. M., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Mauch Chunk.
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Township List, Mahaska County History, Iowa 1878