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Shelton Hickman
Born September 12, 1836

Since starting out in life on his own account Shelton Hickman has made for himself a substantial place in the world and through investment in farm lands has accumulated a competence that now enables him to live retired in a comfortable home in Alburnett. He was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, September 12, 1836, a son of Joseph and Mary (Bunting) Hickman, both of whom were natives of Virginia, whence they removed to Jones County, Iowa, in 1852. The father first established a home for himself and family on a farm of three hundred and fifty acres, which he cultivated until 1872. In that year he disposed of his land and invested in another tract of one hundred and twenty acres, likewise situated in Jones County. He placed splendid improvements on each tract and operated the latter until his death in 1885. The mother survived him for only a short time, her death occurring June 19, 1887. In their family were nine children, as follows: W. H.; Shelton, of this review; Kimble, who died May 23, 1882; Sarah Ann, who departed this life October 24, 1879; Demarcus L.; Hulda J., who died in May 1908; George W.; John; and Lucy E., who died July 15, 1860.

(Tells of land purchases in Iowa 1861+, also city property in Roff, OK.)

Mr. Hickman was married December 22, 1859, the lady of his choice being Miss Chloe Ross, a daughter of Jonathan B. and Elizabeth A. (Kinney) Ross, both natives of Herkimer County, New York, from which state they came to Iowa in 1855. They established their home on a farm on Bowens Prairie in Jones County, the father being engaged in farming. He built the second cheese factory in Iowa, operating the same for a number of years, when he abandoned that business and for four years conducted a creamery in the same building. He then retired from business, having acquired a good competence. He departed this life August 13, 1886, while his wife had died many years before, her death occurring July 25, 1864. In their family were fourteen children, as follows: Abigail, who died December 23, 1905; Jeremiah K., who died in 1906; Chloe A.; John B.; Oliver A.; Martha E.; Isabel M.; James D., who died September 1, 1850; Oliver B., who died in February 1908; Mary C., who departed this life in December 1884; Julia I., who died July 13, 1860; Ellen A.; Alfred E.; and Fred J., whose death occurred in July 1905.

Unto Mr. And Mrs. Hickman have been born six children, namely: Anna M., the wife of William J. Greer, of Marion, Iowa; John M., who died October 6, 1907, leaving a widow and three children; Clara B., the wife of T. P. Gowan, a resident of Montgomery, Iowa; Marcus F., who lives in Marion Township, Linn County; Laura C., the wife of Elbert Gilmore, also a resident of Marion Township; and Sarah E., the wife of Harry Newell, of Marion Township. All the children have been well educated. Clara is a graduate of the Cedar Falls Normal and holds a state teacher’s certificate, while the others are graduates of the high school of Monticello (Iowa).

(Tells his politics, public offices held, religion, character.)

From History of Linn County, Iowa, 1911, page 515-516, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

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Francis M. Hicks
Born 1822

FRANCIS M. HICKS, farmer, Monticello Twp., Sec. 1; P.O. Bowen's Prairie; was born in Rensselaer Co., N.Y., in 1822; his father, George Hicks, was also a native of the State of New York; the latter part of his life, he was a resident of Wayne Co., in that State. Mr. Hicks was married, in 1S47, to Miss Frances Little, daughter of Ebenezer and Abby Little; she was born in February, 1829; they came to Bowen's Prairie in November, 1848. Mr. Hicks bought his present farm in the spring of 1851, where he has since resided. Has had ten children, nine of whom are living—Frank, married Vina Weller., of Wayne Co., N.Y.; Ophelia, now Mrs. Fred. Penniman; Harry, married Miss Nettie Palmer; Eben G., Elmer E., Grant, Ernest H., Lollie A. and Archie G. Mr. Hicks has 430 acres in the farm where he lived; a farm of 130 acres in Sec. 10, and eighty acres of timber; his farm is finely located; his improvements among the best in the township; is engaged in dairying and stock-raising. He went overland to California in 1850; returned in 1851. He was elected Sheriff in the fall of 1851; served two years.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 670.

James N. Hicks
Born 1824

JAMES N. HICKS, farmer, Monticello Twp., Sec. 2; P.O. Monticello; was born in Rensselaer Co., N.Y., in 1824; he is a brother of Francis M. Hicks; he went to California via the Isthmus of Panama in the winter of 1849-50, where he remained till 1858, engaged in mining, when he returned to the State of New York. He was married in the fall of that year to Maria Ashley; came immediately to Bowen's Prairie and settled on his present farm; he has 180 acres of land; has three children—Kate, Freddie and George; lost one son—Seward. In May, 1876, Mr. Hicks was thrown from his horse and received injuries that render him an invalid; although almost totally helpless from the shock which his nervous system received, yet his mind is clear and unimpaired.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 670.

Henry High
Born April 11, 1840

HENRY HIGH, firm of High & Robbins, proprietors Newport Mills; Sec. 33; P.O. Olin; born April 11, 1840, in St. Joseph Co., Ind.; in 1857, he came to Iowa; returned to Indiana in 1864; in 1878, he came to Jones Co. Married Margaret Rainey in 1871; she was born in Ireland; came to America in 1857; they have two children—George and Clarence.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 611.

A. C. Hight
Born 1832

A. C. HIGHT, farmer, Section 4, P.O. Frankfort, Born in 1832, in Williams County, Ohio. He removed at twenty to a farm in Allen County, Ind., and thence to Jones County, Iowa, in 1854. In 1862 he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-sixth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and served under General Blunt, in Arkansas. At the capture of Arkansas Post a piece of shell cut away three fingers of his hand, which wound laid him up for six months. Re-entering the service, he drove ambulance up to the engagement at Yazoo Pass, when a ball through the calf of his leg ended his military service, and honorably retired him, a pensioner. Returning to Maquoketa, Iowa, he came in 1872 to his present farm in Clear Fork Township, Marshall County. Mr. Hight has done good work here, as 130 of his 160 acres are under cultivation, and his ten acre orchard of all kinds of fruit is one of the largest and best in the county. His wife was Lucy Battles, married in Jones County, Iowa, where were born their two eldest children, Asa E., and Fannie E., the youngest, Rhoda O., being born in Maquoketa. Mr. Hight and family belong to the United Brethren Church.

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

Hildreth Levi G.
Born 1837

LEV1 G. HILDRETH, farmer, Castle Grove Twp., Sec. 36; P.O. Monticello; born in New Hampshire in 1837; he worked at his trade, that of carpenter and joiner, at Monticello, for about ten years; he built the first house in Marvel's Addition in that town. He married Nancy Moore, daughter of David Moore, of Castle Grove Township. Purchased his present farm in 1866, where he located in 1868. Has two children—Frank, born January, 1868, and Herman, born February, 1875. Mr. Hildreth has 120 acres of land; is engaged principally in stock-raising.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 699.

A. P. Himebaugh
Born 1817

A. P. HIMEBAUGH, farmer, Wayne Twp., Sec. 12; P.O. Monticello; born in Erie Co., Penn., in 1817; came to Jones Co. in 1855. Wife's maiden name was Mary E. Davis, a native of New York. They were married in 1851; have had four children, all are living—P. M., Ella R., Geneva C. and Ernest. Mr. Himebaugh was married before to Maria Mitchel, a native of Pennsylvania. They were married in 1839; this wife died in her native State in 1850; there were four children by that marriage; one only is living—George, who lives in Wayne Township. Of the three that are dead, one—Perry—was in the war of the rebellion, a member of Co. H, 31st I.V.I.; died of chronic dysentery in 1864; was at the siege of Vicksburg, and in other engagements; was in the command of Gen. U. S. Grant, and in several battles under him. Mr. Himebaugh owns eighty acres of land in Wayne, and ten in Scotch Grove Township. He and Mrs. Himebaugh, and three of the children, are members of the M.E. Church. In politics, both himself and the boys are Republicans.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 628.

G. L. Himebaugh
Born 1841

G. L. HIMEBAUGH, farmer, See. 10; P.O. Monticello; born in Pennsylvania in 1841; came to Jones Co, in 1854, with his parents, where he has since resided; was in the war of the late rebellion; a member of the 9th I.V.I., Co. D; enlisted in August, 1861; discharged in April, 1862; was sick with typhoid fever while out; was taken sick while on the boat, going South, and was sick forty-five days, and in the hospital, and was in the hospital at Pacific City thirty days, with mumps, and was sick a good deal of the time while in the service, and was unable to do active duty. His wife's maiden name was Mary Heastey, a native of Ohio. They were married September 28, 1865; have had four children, three of whom are living—Arthur Eugene, Jeanette Florence, Mitchel Walter. Mr. Himebaugh and wife are members of the U.P. Church. Mr. Himebaugh holds the office of Ruling Elder in the Church. He has been Assessor, Trustee and Clerk of his town at different times; he is a Republican. Owns eighty-two acres of land, and eight acres of timber in Scotch Grove.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 628.