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William J. Stanton
Born July 31, 1865 | ||||||||
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Agricultural pursuits have characterized the efforts of William J. Stanton, a successful and enterprising farmer of Washington township, Jones county, whose birth occurred on the 31st Of July, 1865, in Washington township, this county. He is the youngest son in a family of nine children born unto William and Mary Stanton, and he never saw his father, who died on the 4th of December, 1864. His entire life has been passed upon the old homestead in Jones county. He acquired his education in the district schools nearby and when not busily engaged with his text-books assisted in the work of the fields, early becoming familiar with the tasks that fall to the lot of the country lad. He learned the best methods of plowing, planting and harvesting, and by close observation gained thorough knowledge concerning the value of industry, diligence and perseverance, so that when the old home farm came into his possession he was well equipped to assume the practical and responsible duties that devolved upon him in that connection. The place consists of two hundred acres, all highly cultivated, upon which he has made many improvements, and it testifies in its well kept and attractive appearance to the industry and thrift of its owner. Everything about it indicates that he has kept in close touch with the modern spirit of progress and his well directed efforts and close application to business have gained for him a place among the substantial and prosperous farmers of the community.
On the 23d of October, 1895, Mr. Stanton was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Mahoney, a daughter of Michael and Catherine Mahoney, the former deceased and the latter now residing with our subject. By this marriage were born four children, namely: Mary Ann, born on the 11th of January, 1897; Joseph M., born on the 19th of October, 1899, his death occurring on the 15th of March, 1909; Mildred, born May 11, 1901; and Orland, born August 17, 1905. Mr. Stanton holds membership in the Catholic church, the teachings of which form the guiding influence in his life, while politically he is a democrat and gives stalwart support to that party at the polls. He is not an aspirant for office, however, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his private business affairs, which, capably conducted, are proving a source of most gratifying prosperity. Mrs. Stanton, the mother of our subject, recalls the time when, in 1859 a murder occurred in the vicinity of the old homestead and although not a witness of the crime, she saw the murderer soon afterward hiding in some hazel brush near the house and heard his confession. She advised him to give himself up to the authorities and take the consequence of his act. He followed her advice and was later acquitted by the jury. From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 262. |
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Alfred Starks
Born May 26, 1843 | ||||||||
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ALFRED STARKS, resident manager of the Diamond Creamery, located at Monticello, is one of the most enterprising and progressive business men in the city. The plant is a three-story structure, 52X110 feet in dimensions, with accompanying icehouse, store house, etc. The machinery comprises a forty-horse power engine, seperators and all needful apparatus for making butter, and the company give employment to thirty men and run eight teams.
Mr. Starks was born in Franklin County, NY May 26, 1843, and is the son of H. H. and Nancy (Cowles) Starks, both of whom were also born in the Empire State and are now residents of Monticello. Alfred spent his boyhood and youth in his native state and Wisconsin and was only seventeen at the time of his parents' removal to Iowa. In October, 1861, a few months after Ft. Sumter had been fired upon, our subject enlisted in Company E, Twelfth Wisconsin Infantry, commanded by Col. George E. Bryant. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland, and being sent to the front young Starks participated in the siege of Vicksburg, Cornith and Kenesaw Mountain, besides numerous minor engagements. He remained with his regiment during the entire period of the war, and when peace was declared witnessed the Grand Review at Washington, whence he was afterward ordered to Louisville, Ky., where he was discharged and was mustered out at Madison, Wis., in July, 1865. Returning home at the close of the war, Mr. Starks remained only a short time when he came with the family to Monticello, where he was engaged in various lines of business until 1879, when he entered the employ of the Diamond Creamery Company. He became thoroughly acquainted with every department of work and in 1892 his industry was reworded by being placed in the position of general manager of the concern. He is a shrewd business man, and not only looks after the interests of the company in this city, but has charge of other creameries belonging to the same company in different parts of Jones, Jackson and Delaware Counties. The Creamery Company ship car loads of butter each week to Boston, where is located their main office, from which city that article finds its way to all parts of the civilized world. It is packed in tubs, after which it is placed in crates all ready for shipment. The creamery is one of the substantial and important industries of the county and the proprietors make their residence in the Hub City, leaving Mr. Starks in full charge of the business, which he is so well competent to transact. The butter manufactured in Monticello is shipped to Africa, Australia, Russia, China and to the Pacific Coast in our own country. Alfred Starks was married in 1865 to Miss Martha J. Starks of Monticello, and to them has been granted a family of three children, one son and two daughters. Our subject socially belongs to Burns Lodge N. 179, F.&A.M., and also to John O. Duer Post No. 173, G.A.R. With his wife he is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he has served in the capacity of Trustee for the past three years. Mr. Starks is not an active participant in political affairs, preferring to give his attention to his personal pursuits. He is greatly respected, as his merit deserves, by all who are acquainted with his character and attainments and ranks among the well-to-do residents of the city. From Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa, pp 285 - 286, Chicago: Chapman Pub. Co., 1894 and submitted by Sandy | |||||||||
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N. P. Starks
Born August 5, 1830 | ||||||||
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N. P. STARKS, manufacturer and dealer in furniture, Monticello; is a native of Clinton Co., N.Y., and was born, August 5, 1830; he grew up to manhood there, and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner. He was united in marriage to Miss Clarinda Peak, from New York, February 5, 1857; they came to Iowa and arrived in Jones Co. the following July; he engaged in contracting and building; he was the first contractor here in Monticello; he continued building until eight years ago; he was for two years Superintendent in charge of the erection of the Agricultural College Buildings at Ames; he was engaged in the grocery business for several years, and, in June, 1878, engaged in the furniture business. Mr. and Mrs. Starks have two children—Charley H. and Neva A. Mr. Starks has served as member of the City Council.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 683. | |||||||||
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Stephen Starks
Born June, 1834 | ||||||||
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STEPHEN STARKS, proprietor of the Dexter livery and boarding stable, Monticello; is a native of Franklin Co., N.Y., and was born in June, 1834; he grew up to manhood there and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner; in 1855, he came West to Illinois, and, in 1857, he came to Iowa and located in Jones Co. and engaged in building and contracting; he continued in that business until 1868, when he engaged in his present business; he has the oldest livery business in Monticello. He married Miss Elizabeth Chamberlain, a native of New York State, June 5, 1856; she came West to Illinois when quite small; they have two children—Edward and Bertie.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 683. | |||||||||
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Leonard N. Starkweather
Born August 8, 1814 | ||||||||
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LEONARD N. STARKWEATHER, lime, Fairview; he was born August 8, 1814, in Herkimer Co., N.Y.; in 1848, came to Pennsylvania; in 1850, to Michigan; in 1851, he came to Jones Co., Iowa; in 1852, he started the first saleratus works in the State, and ran it about ten years; he formerly kept a hotel in Fairview; in 1875, he commenced the lime business and still continues it. Married Polly Thompson; she was born in New York in 1824; have six children—Adelia, Lucy J., Charlotte A., Ann E., Mary A. and Ida L. Has been School Director about fifteen years, and Justice of the Peace about eight years. Republican; Baptist.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 581.
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Jesse Starr
Born December 31, 1803 | ||||||||
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JESSE STARR, farmer, Castle Grove Twp., Sec. 28; P.O. Castle Grove; was born in Pennsylvania December 31, 1803; his father removed to Canada in 1804; his father belonged to the Society of Quakers. Mr. Starr removed to Dane Co., Wis., in 1853; he came to Jones Co. in 1862 and settled where he now lives. Mr. Starr is living with his fourth wife; his first was a daughter of Elder William Marsh, of Canada; his second was Lucinda Groat; his third, Mrs. Susan J. Howard; his present wife was Mrs. Elvira Baker. Mr. Starr has six sons and six daughters, five children by his second wife and seven by his third, all but one of whom have professed religion, and all but two are members of the Baptist Church.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 700. | |||||||||
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William M. Starr
Born July, 1827 | ||||||||
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WILLIAM M. STARR, farmer, Castle Grove Twp., Sec. 29; P.O. Castle Grove; was born in Canada in July, 1827; he removed to Dane Co., Wis., in 1853; he came to Jones Co. in 1860 and settled on his present farm. He was married to Harriet A. Varden. born in New Brunswick; they have four children—Henrietta, Margarette A., Thomas V. and Hattie. Mr. Starr gives considerable attention to the raising of fine stock; makes a specialty of the Clydesdale stock of horses. He has 260 acres of land.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 701. | |||||||||
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