From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 659, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 620.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 620.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 549.

This honored member of the medical profession, whose office has been established in Anamosa for many years is a native of New York and was born in Monroe County, November 28, 1840. When quite young he was taken to Summit County, Ohio by his parents, Alfred and Martha (Chamberlain) Adair. There the father engaged in business for many years, but during later life engaged in farming and became the owner of a farm in Summit County. The paternal grandfather of our subject bore the name Andrew Adair and was of Scotch-Irish ancestry.

The subject of this sketch passed the years of youth in Summit County, and until reaching his nineteenth year, attended the schools of the neighborhood. He then entered Hiram College, where he was a student at the outbreak of the war. During the early months of the rebellion, he offered his services and was mustered into Company K, Nineteenth, Ohio Infantry, Commanded by Col. Samuel Beatty. After his term of three months had expired, he again enlisted, this time as a member of Company H. One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Infantry, in which he served as Orderly Sergeant for eighteen months, and was often in command of his company. He participated in the battles of Nashville and Franklin and experienced all of the hardships of the Atlanta campaign. In twenty-four engagements he took part, some of which were among the most important battles of the war. At Columbia, Tenn. He was slightly wounded in the face. With his company he witnessed the surrender of General Johnston, and at the close of hostilities was mustered out June 28, 1865.

Returning to Summit County, Ohio, our subject taught school at Copley. In 1867, a favorable opportunity being presented for the study of medicine, he entered the office of Dr. Morse, with whom he remained for three years, and at the expiration of that time moved to Manchester, Iowa. A short time thereafter he entered Rush Medical College of Chicago, from which he was graduated in 1868 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Immediately after receiving his diploma he returned to Manchester, where he continued in practice until 1870, the date of his advent into Anamosa. Not only is his professional reputation in this city one of the best, but by reason of the faithful discharge of his duties as a citizen he is looked upon with great respect by his professional Associated and fellow-citizens in general.

October 19, 1871, Dr. Adair married Miss Sarah J. daughter of Giles M. Porter. Mrs. Adair was born in Hartford, Conn., and is an estimable and cultured lady. The Doctor is physician at the Anamosa Penitentiary, which position he has held for seventeen years. He is Local surgeon for the Chicago & Northwestern and the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroads, and is identified with the National Association of Railroad Surgeons. Socially he is connected with the Iowa State Medical Society and American Association. He belongs to Anamosa Lodge No. 56, F.&A.M., and is past commander of Fred Steel Post No. 4. G.A.R. Politically he is and uncompromising Republican, always taking great interest in political matters.

From Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Co., Chicago, 1894, page 323, and submitted by Sharon Davis.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 688.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 620.

Ben Ahrendsen received his education in the public schools of Germany before he came to this land. Arriving in the United States in 1882, he made his way almost immediately to the west, where he secured work as a farm hand in Clinton county, Iowa. He remained there about two years and then came to Jones county, continuing to work as an employe for three years, when he believed the time ripe to engage in farming on his own responsibility. In 1887 he rented a tract of land in this county, and there he laid the foundation of the success that has attended his later efforts. For about nineteen years he lived there, and then in 1906 came to Madison township, where he purchased what was known as the A. N. Reade farm, a tract of eighty acres of rich land, well improved. This has been for the last six years his home and has afforded him ample opportunity to prove his skill as an agriculturist.

Mr. Ahrendsen has never married but a sister Louisa has lived with him and graced his home with the comforts that only a woman's presence can give. When he was given his papers making him a citizen of this republic, Mr. Ahrendsen straightway turned to the democratic party as his guide in the world of politics. He has since adhered steadfastly to its platform, which has seemed to him the better one for the government of the nation. Aside from casting his ballot at elections, Mr. Ahrendsen has not entered into public affairs, his life, however, by the example it sets of industry, thrift and good management, is sufficient warrant of the high character of his citizenship.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 454.

Hans C. Ahrendsen spent the period of his boyhood and youth in his native land, there acquiring his education in the common schools, and after his arrival in Jones county, Iowa, he began working as a farm hand by the month, being this engaged for six years. At the expiration of that period, desiring that his efforts should more directly benefit himself, he took up agricultural pursuits on his own account, operating a farm in the capacity of a renter until three years ago. In the meantime he had carefully saved his money with the hope that some time he would own a farm of his own. The invariable law of destiny accords success to untiring industry, energy and perseverance, and through the manifestation of those qualities Mr. Ahrendsen was eventually able to satisfy his ambition. He became the owner of two hundred acres of fine farming land located on section 21, Hale township, and to its further development he directed his energies. He brought the fields under a high state of cultivation and erected new and substantial buildings, making all of the improvements upon the place which today make it one of the valuable farming properties of the township. Everything about the place indicates that he was in touch with the modern spirit of progress which is manifest in agricultural lines, while his interests were so wisely and carefully conducted that he won substantial success and was numbered among the representative and progressive farmers of the locality.

It was on the 1st of January, 1892, that Mr. Ahrendsen was united in marriage to Miss. Dora Rohwedder, a native of Bryant, Clinton county, Iowa, born on the 30th of January, 1871. Most of her life, however, was passed in Jones county. Her parents were Hans and Margaret (Gobel) Rohwedder, natives of Germany, who came to the United States, the latter passing away in Clinton county, Iowa, while the former now makes his home in Hale township, this county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Ahrendsen were born seven children, namely: Margaret, Leonard, Hilda, Carl, Hans, Arthur and Anita.

In politics Mr. Ahrendsen gave his allegiance to the democracy, doing all in his power to further the influence of that party in the community although he neither sought nor desired public office for himself, preferring to concentrate his energies upon the conduct of his business affairs. He was not remiss, however in the duties of citizenship, for his influence was ever upon the side of progress, improvement, reform and advancement. He passed away on the 14th day of September, and his death was the occasion of deep regret among the many warm friends whom he had gained during his residence in Jones county, and who entertained for him high regard because of his many sterling qualities.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 359.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 607.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 620.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 620.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 614.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 598.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 614.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 614.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 598.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 698, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

William B. of this sketch was the second in order of birth of the parental family of five children, two sons and three daughters. Walter Allen, his eldest brother, is living in Wayne Township, this county, where he is a prosperous agriculturist. Our subject was given a fair education, and when ready to establish a home of his own was married to Miss Emily Allen, who although bearing the same name was not a relative. Mrs. Allen is the daughter of William and Ann (Clark) Allen, natives of England, who made the journey to the United States in 1871. They first located in the state of Kansas, but are now residing in Monticello, where they are living retired from work of any kind.

In December, 1873, Mr. Allen set sail from Liverpool, bound for the New World, and after landing in New York City made his way directly to this county, which was his destination. The wife's family remained here a short time when they removed to Osborn County, Kan., on which trip they were accompanied by our subject and his wife. Young Allen purchased a quarter-section of land in that state, but the very first year his entire crop was destroyed by the grasshoppers. This experience, although a very expensive one, was the means of his returning to this county, where he rented property for a time near Langworthy. His success from the start was assured and it was not long before Mr. Allen was enabled to purchase an eighty-acre tract in Scotch Township, which he improved. Later he sold this farm and became the proprietor of the Ryan estate, located near his other purchase, where he carried on general farming and dairying for several years.

In 1892 Mr. Allen bought the property on which he is now residing, it being previously owned by Elias Smith. It comprises a quarter-section of choice land, embellished with a good residence and all the accompanying outbuildings. The place is especially noted for the appearance of thrift, which shows that the owner is a careful manager and understands the best method of conducting his work.

To Mr. and Mrs. Allen there have been born one son and four daughters, namely: Edith A., the wife of Frank Darrow, a farmer in this county; William J., May E., Grace E. and Mabel N. With the exception of the married daughter, they are all attending school near their home.

From Dubuque, Jones, and Clayton Counties History, 1894, pg. 277, and submitted by Becky Teubner.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 649.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 659, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

Charles S. acquired his education in the district schools of Clay and Scotch Grove townships and when not engaged with his text books assisted in the work of his fathers farm. There amid the activities of rural life he learned lessons concerning the value of industry, integrity and perseverance, and soon became familiar with the best methods of plowing, planting and harvesting. The early years of his business career were devoted to agriculture. He assumed the management of the home farm, a half of which later came into his possession, so that now owns ninety acres, in Scotch Grove township. He continued to engage in general farming until 1904, which he retired from that line of activity and came to Wyoming, where he turned his attention to carpentering. He was thus connected until March 1909, when he purchased the livery stable of Edward Barber and has since concentrated his energies upon the conduct of a prosperous and constantly increasing trade. He owns some very fine horses and modern and up-to-date vehicles and the excellence of his equipment.....

In 1880 Mr. Ames was united in marriage to Miss. Mary E. Baldwin, who was born in New York in 1860, and unto this union have been born two children: Arthur L., born on the old homestead in 1880, who wedded Edith Howard by whom he has one child, Charles Howard Ames; Ada I., born in 1890, who graduated from the Wyoming high school in June 1909, and still resides under the parental roof. The parents are members of the Presbyterian church while fraternally Mr. Ames belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and also to the Mystic Workers. His political views are in accord with the principles of the republican party, and during his residence in Scotch Grove township he was called to fill various offices......

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 280.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 654, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

Charles H. Anderson was the third in order of birth in a family of four children, but is the only one now living. At the usual age he began his education in the public schools and continued his studies until he graduated from the high school of Viola, Iowa. He was only two years old when his parents removed from Hartford to Viola, where he continued to reside until October, 1885, when he became a resident of Anamosa. He had previously made his initial step in the business world as a clerk in a general store at Viola, where he remained until his removal to Jones county. In the city where he now resides he had secured a clerkship in the grocery store of Buell Evans and continued with him for about a year, after which he engaged in the firm of Brasted & Prentice. He continued with them for three years, at the end of time he accepted a position as traveling salesman, representing the wholesale grocery firm of John A. Tolman & Company of Chicago. He held that position for about two years and was engaged as bookkeeper with the grocery firm of Shaw & Buttow at Anamosa, acting in that capacity for six years. On the 15th of April, 1898, he was appointed postmaster of Anamosa and has been the incumbent in the office to the present time, covering a period of more than eleven years. His long continuance in the position indicates clearly the fidelity which he has displayed in discharging his duties and the promptness and capability that has characterized his service at all times.

On the 12th of September, 1883, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss. Cora L. Meader, daughter of George W. and Julia A. (Howe) Meader, the latter a direct descendant of Eli Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine. Mrs. Anderson's parents were natives of New York and at an early day removed westward to Michigan, while subsequently became pioneer residents of Linn county, Iowa, where the father died. The mother afterwards removed to Jones county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have been born two sons: Leonard E., who is now attending law school in Chicago; and Roy J., a cartoonist, who is connected with the St. Joseph News Press.

In his political views Mr. Anderson has always been a stalwart republican since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day and is thus able to support his position by intelligent argument. He has served as a member of the school board and the cause of education finds in him a diligent and effective champion. He belongs to the Baptist church and fraternally is connected with Anamosa Lodge, No. 16, A.F.&A.M.; Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 66, R.A.M.; Mount Olive Commandery, No.36, K.T.; and El Kahir Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He also holds membership with the Mystic Workers and the Modern Woodmen and is loyal to teachings of these orders, which are based upon the principles of mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness......

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 75.

From The History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler, A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL, 1883, and submitted by Elaine Bukove.

Leonard E. Anderson, spending his youthful days under the parental roof, mastered the branches of learning taught in the public schools of Iowa and afterward continued his studies in Lenox College at Hopkinton, Iowa, while later he became a law student in the Northwestern University of Chicago, from which he was graduated with the class of 1910. The following year he came to Colorado and entered upon the active work of his profession, since which time he has continuously engaged in practice. During the intervening period of seven years he has made steady progress as a member of the bar and has given ample proof of his ability to successfully cope with the intricate problems of jurisprudence and find ready solution therefor. He prepares his cases with great thoroughness and care and presents his cause in clear and cogent manner. He possesses a large library and with its contents has made himself largely familiar. He has his office in the Stockmen's National Bank building.

On the 1st of December, 1910, Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Eva Hunnicutt and they have one child, Charles Henry, who was born in October, 1911. Mr. Anderson is a republican in his political views and has served continuously as city attorney of Brush since taking up his abode there. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias and is loyal to the teachings and purposes of these organizations, which are based upon a recognition of the brotherhood of mankind and the obligations thereby imposed. Mr. Anderson has already made a creditable name and place for himself during the period of his residence in Colorado and in his career is actuated by the enterprising spirit which has been the dominant factor in the upbuilding of this section of the country.

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From History of Colorado, by Wilbur Fiske Stone, 1918, S. J. Clarke, page 504

From The History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler, A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL, 1883, and was submitted by Elaine Bukove.

From The History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler, A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL, 1883, and was submitted by Elaine Bukove.

From History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Begining of the Twentieth Century, by Benjamin F. Gue, New York, The Century History Co., 1903, and submitted by Debbie Clough Gerischer.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 659, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

Before leaving the fatherland Mr. Antons was united in marriage to Miss Gesche Catherine Johnson, who still survives him and makes her home on the old farm. In their family were six children, namely: John and Gerhard, operating the home farm; Sophia, the wife of John Stahlberg, of Scotch Grove township; Henry, residing in Delaware county, Iowa; Catherine, the wife of Charles Teten, of Laurel, Nebraska; and Anna, who married John Radloff and resides in Madison township, Jones county. The two eldest sons who are now managing the home farm, are very skilled agriculturists, progressive and up-to-date in their farming and business transactions. Upon their place are found only the best breeds of stock and the consensus of public opinion accords them a foremost place among the enterprising and substantial farmers and stock raisers of the county. They are stalwart republicans in their political allegiance and are members of the German Lutheran church, both standing very high in the community where they have resided for almost two decades. The younger of the two, Gerhard, was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Lurkens, of Scotch Grove township, and unto this union have been born four children, namely: Gesche Catherine, Maria Christina, Ann Margaret and John Henry.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 649.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 654, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 584.

The Empire State has given to Iowa many of her best citizens, and Mr. Arnold is one of this class. He was born in Jefferson County, N.Y., January 9, 1843, and is of Scotch-lrish descent. The family has been represented in America for several generations, and Jacob Arnold, our subject's grandfather, himself a native of Jefferson County, N.Y., was one of the brave men who defended the interests of the Government against the encroachments of the British that resulted in the War of 1812.

The father of our subject, Nathan Arnold, was born in Jefferson County and was trained to farming pursuits. In 1850 he removed westward as far as Illinois, whence in 1854 he came to Jones County, Iowa, and with the early history of this part of the state his name was closely associated. He took a prominent part in the opening of roads and building of schoolhouses, and was instrumental in securing many improvements of a substantial nature. His death occurred in Rome Township, September 20, 1890, when one of the pioneers of the county was removed from the scenes of his former activity. Politically he had been prominent as a local leader of the Republican party. His wife, whose maiden name was Nancy Calkin, was born in Jefferson County, N.Y., and was a daughter of Seth Calkin, likewise born in that county. She is still living, and at the age of seventy-six years (1894), resides in Iowa.

When the family came to Illinois the subject of this sketch was a lad of seven years, and the rudiments of his education were received in the schools of Rockford. In 1854 he came to Jones County, where he grew to manhood. When the war broke out he was only eighteen years of age, but fired with the ardor of youth and the patriotic impulses of a loyal citizen, he enlisted in the defense of the Old Flag. July 28, 1862, his name was enrolled as a member of Company K, Twenty-fourth Iowa Infantry, which was assigned to the Thirteenth Army Corps. With his regiment he participated in several of the most decisive engagements of the conflict, as well as many battles of lesser note. At the battle of Sabine Cross Roads he distinguished himself by carrying ammunition and distributing it all along the lines, where he was exposed to the hottest fire of the enemy.

At the close of the Rebellion, with a record as a brave and gallant soldier, Mr. Arnold was honorably discharged from the service. Coming to Iowa, he settled on a farm near Wyoming, and for four years engaged as a tiller of the soil. Since that time he has been a dealer in stock, which he buys extensively and ships to the large markets. In politics he is a Republican, and takes an interest in the success of his party. He is a member of the City Council and for nine years, beginning in 1878, filled the position of Deputy Sheriff of Jones County.

The marriage of Mr. Arnold, occurring in 1868, united him with Miss Armella Newell, who was born near Towanda, Bradford County, Pa. Her father, Elisha Newell, removed from Pennsylvania to Iowa and died in Jones County. Two sons and one daughter have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, namely: Frederick H.; Letta M., wife of R. B. Curtis, of Anamosa, Iowa; and Arthur J. In religious connections the family is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Wyoming, to the support of which, as well as all truly benevolent projects. Mr. Arnold is a generous contributor. Mr. Arnold is also engaged in raising sheep and furnishes numerous farmers with flocks to keep on shares.

From Dubuque, Jones, and Clayton Counties History, 1894, pgs. 375-376, and submitted by Becky Teubner. Photos provided by Janie DeNunzio, Nathan Arnold's 3rd-great-granddaughter.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 584.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 693.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 649.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 688.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 637.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 659.