In 1840 he immigrated to Andrew county, Missouri, where he was engaged in farming and running a saw-mill, which he operated until 1851, when he came to this county and resumed farming, which occupation he has continued to the present time. Was married November 14, 1842, to Miss Lucinda Hartman, a native of North Carolina. They are the parents of ten children, eight of whom are now living; Daniel, Thomas, Nancy E., Sarah E., Charles L., William R., John Q., and Frances R. Mr. Wiles and his wife are members of the United Brethren church, Mr. Wiles having been a class-leader in that denomination for the past twenty years. He is one of the first settlers of the county, and has been elected to several township offices of trust, this showing the esteem in which he is held by his neighbors. He owns a farm of 260 acres, well improved.

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ALLISON, J. D., farmer and stock-trader; born March 22, 1846, in Gentry county, Missouri. When six years of age he moved with his parents to Mills county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood, and was educated in the common schools. Was married May 27, 1875, to Miss Maggie, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Kerlin, of Harrison county, Missouri. They are the parents of three children: Arthur L., Gracie E., and Walter C. His parents both died in this county; the mother in 1854, and the father in 1876. Mr. Allison made several trips across the plains. During the war he was engaged in freighting and fighting Indians. He made ten trips across the plains, and was in one battle with eight other men, opposed by twenty-nine Indians, but the whites were successful. At one time he was lost and was for six days without food, and endured other wonderful hardships, among them the feat of walking from Virginia City, Nevada, to this county, which he accomplished in fifty-six days. He was one of the first settlers of Mills county, but now lives at Whiting Station, Monona county, Iowa.

DEAN, WILLIAM E, farmer and stock raiser, section 11, P. O. Glenwood; born January 23, 1821, in Barnard, Vermont, where he grew to manhood and obtained his education in the public schools. When fourteen years of age he was apprenticed to Benjamin Jacquist to learn the trade of a tanner. He served an apprenticeship of four years, when his health failed him, and he embarked on a whaling voyage on the Henry Clay, December 17, 1839. He sailed around Cape Horn, through the southern seas, landing at the Cape Verde islands. He arrived home in February, 1844, after a voyage of more than four years. During this voyage he became an accomplished seaman, and in May following, he shipped

He made many voyages, and

in a merchant vessel for the West Indies. returned to Boston in the spring of 1849. He then went to Ohio and remained there until September of that year, when he came to Iowa and located in Mills county. He immediately entered a claim, which is a part of one of the farms he now owns. At that time his store of worldly goods amounted to about $100, but by industry and perseverance he has succeeded in accumulating the fine lands now in his posession. He owns 800 acres of land which is admirably adapted to the raising of stock, in which enterprise he is largely interested. It is adorned with an elegant dwelling house, three good barns, an orchard and other improvements. He is now extensively engaged in the lumber business. Mr. Dean is one of the first settlers of the county, and when the county was organized he was elected coroner and drainage commissioner, and has since been township assessor several terms. Was married August 15, 1849, to Miss Susan, daughter of Benjamin and Susanna Briggs. She was born April 11, 1822, in Barnard, Vermont. They have six children: Paul, born May 1, 1850; Seth, born October 20, 1851; Harry, born November 15, 1853; William H., born April 18, 1856; Benjamin B., born December 24, 1858; Alvia E., born January 8, 1861. Mrs. Dean died March 31, 1872. Dean was married a second time November 4, 1875, to Eliza J. Briggs, who was born in Vermont, October 2, 1828. The Deans are an old Vermont family, and are related to the distinguished historian of that name.

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EPPERSON, CHARLES L., section 5, P. O. Pacific Junction; born July 30, 1835, in Montgomery county, Indiana. At an early age he moved with his parents to Cedar county, Iowa. He resided in Cedar county until fifteen years old, and then went with his parents to Council Bluffs, in which city his father died. He then came with his mother to Mills county and located in Oak township. In 1855 he moved to Lyons township. In 1864 he made a trip to Salt Lake City, and returned the following year. He purchased the farm where he now lives in 1868. Was married August 16, 1860, to Miss Ophelia Harrington of Oswego county, New York. Five children have been born to them, four of whom are now living: David E., Charles G., Annie E. and Jonathan R. Mr. Epperson has served the township officially with great credit. He is now acting as secretary of the school board, and in this, as in all other positions of trust, he has given the best of satisfaction. He owns a neat little farm of forty acres, in a high state of cultivation and well improved.

FOLDEN, GEORGE S., farmer, section 13, P. O. Glenwood; born February 22, 1823, in Greenbriar county, Virginia. When very young he moved with his parents to Indiana, but only remained there a short time, and then went to Hancock county, Missouri, where he grew to manhood, working on the farm and attending school. In 1850 he came to Iowa, locating in Fremont county, near Sidney, and one year later came

to Mills county. Was married September 10, 1848, to Miss Leah, daughter of Charles and Sarah Calvert of Highland county, Ohio. There have been twelve children born to them by this union, only two of whom are now living: Sarah and James. The names of the deceased are: Lealdes F., Margaret M., Charles W., Isena F., Andrew T., Elizabeth J., Nancy C.. Adam, Laura M. and Minnie A. He has been a member of the Congregational Church for thirty years, and has been identified with that denomination, as steward and class leader, and has held several township offices. He came to this county with no means whatever, but now owns a farm of 155 acres with a good dwelling-house and other improvements. Mr. Folden is a man of high moral character and is honored and respected by his neighbors.

HOWARTH, DENNIS, farmer section 12, P. O. Glenwood; born April 17, 1832, in England, and there grew to manhood, receiving his education in the Wesleyan private schools. At the age of fourteen he learned the art of engineering which he following until coming to Mills county. Immigrated to Canada in 1851, where he remained one year and then went to Massachusetts, then to Chicago, then to Wisconsin, and from there to St. Louis, remaining in the latter city until 1868. In that year he came to Mills county. He is now a successful farmer and owns a fine farm of two hundred and twelve acres, with an attractive residence, substantial barn and productive orchard. Was married January 2, 1865, to Miss Sarah Anderson of Shawneetown, Illinois. They are the parents of four children: Mary, Harry M., Isabella and Sarah. Mr. Howarth has served the township officially with marked ability.

HAYNIE, PAUL, farmer, section 8, P. O. Pacific Junction; born June 3, 1849, in Osceola, St. Clair county, Missouri. Came with his parents to Mills county, when in infancy, and has resided here continually ever since. His childhood was passed in farm labor, and attending the district schools of this county. He was married February 21, 1875, to Miss Alvira, daughter of John F. and Nancy M. Williams, of Holt county, Missouri. They are the parents of two interesting children: Leroy and Charles./ Mr. Haynie was at one time largely interested in the stock business. His life has been a quiet and uneventful one, and by his industry he has been very successful as a farmer.

HAYNIE, JOHN, farmer and grain dealer, section 8, P. O. Pacific Junction; born July 12, 1814, in Cook county, Tennessee. When six years of age he moved with his parents to Cooper county, Missouri. At the age of twenty-one years he went to St. Clair county, Missouri, and in 1851 came to Mills county, and located on the "Wahbonsie Hills," where he entered 280 acres of land. He purchased the place where he now lives in 1865. Was married in 1839 to Miss Elizabeth Ward, of Cook county, Tennessee. Nine children were born to them, six of whom

are now living: Sarah J., Mary E., Paul, John W., Columbus H. and George W. Mr. Haynie came to Mills county with very limited means, but by his untiring energy has amassed considerable wealth. He owns

about one thousand acres of land, six hundred of which is under cultivation. At convenient places on the farm are seven good houses. He was for a number of years extensively engaged in the live stock business. Three years since he formed a partnership in the grain business with Mr. R. H. Brent, of Glenwood, and they are now buying extensively at several stations in the county. He was elected sheriff in 1853, and served four years and was afterward elected county commissioner. He is one of the pioneers of the county and has always been foremost in advocacy of all public improvements.

HUBBELL, GARRETT V., farmer, section 14, P. O. Glenwood; born March 9, 1826, in Shelby county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood, receiving his education in the public schools. When eighteen years of age he learned the trade of a potter at Pickway, Ohio, with John Marietta. This occupation he followed until 1855, and then came to Iowa, and located in Poweshiek county, where he engaged in farming. He moved from this county to Jasper county, Iowa, and from there to Davis county, Missouri. He remained there three years and then came to Iowa and located in Dallas county. Enlisted in company C, 39th Iowa infantry, but was discharged by reason of disability. He then returned to Ohio, and immediately enlisted in company K, 14th Ohio infantry. He was engaged in the battles of Tunnel Hill, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Burnt Hickory and all others in which his regiment participated. He sustained injuries while in the service from which he has never recovered. Was discharged in July, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, and was dismissed at Clinton, Iowa. Was married September 8, 1850, to Miss Elizabeth Bogart, of Miami county, Ohio. This union brought to them twelve children, six of whom are now living: Jacob R., Missouri John J., Emma M., Sarah F. and Charles T. Mr. H. owns a farm of 108 acres, with an excellent orchard and convenient building. He is a member of the United Brethren church, and has been a zealous worker in the church for many years.

HUBBARD, REV. JAMES, farmer section 12, P. O. Glenwood; born September 20, 1835, in Ashtabula, Ohio. When thirteen years of age he moved with his parents to Cedar county, Missouri, and there grew to maturity, working at farm labor and attending the common schools. He came to Mills county in 1854, and located where he now lives, in 1869. Was married to Miss Nancy Williams, of Chester county, Kentucky. They are the parents of ten children, seven of whom are now living: Sheldon, Harriet, William, Amos, Henry, Thomas and Anise. Mr. Hubbard united with the M. E. church when quite young, and

remained with that denomination until 1870, when he joined the United Brethren, and was appointed a local preacher and a member of the conference. He was ordained September 26, 1875, and the universal verdict of his people is that he has been a faithful minister. He was a justice of the peace in the early settlement of the county, and was re-elected to that office for the present year. He owns a good farm of seventy-eight acres. HANNER, ALFRED JOHN, section 24, P. O. Glenwood; born February 28, 1834, in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood and received his education in the common schools. During his youth he worked in a woolen mill and mastered all the branches of that business. He came to Mills county in 1858, and soon after went to St. Joseph, Missouri, where he remained a short time, and then returned to Pennsylvania. Six months later he again came to Mills county, and bought a carding mill where he now lives, and enlarged and improved it for the manufacture of cloth of various grades, which he continued to operate successfully until 1875, when it was destroyed by fire. He then converted the machinery that was not destroyed, to such as could be used in a saw mill, which he now owns. Was married in 1862 to Miss Sarah Wolf, a native of Missouri. They were the parents of two children: Kate and William. He was married a second time, June 18, 1877, to Miss Nan, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Calvert, of Fremont county, Iowa. They are the parents of two children, one of whom is now living, Edgar L. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

HAYNIE, SARAH, farmer, section 22, P. O. Glenwood; born August 25, 1821, in Dark county, Ohio. At the age of eighteen she moved with her parents to St. Clair county, Missouri, and remained there until 1852, when she came to Mills county. She was married in December, 1842, to Richard Haynie. He was a native of Tennessee, but grew to manhood in Cooper county, Missouri. They were the parents of twelve children: John T., Mary A., Martha J., William B., Samuel, Rufus L., Elizabeth, Isabella, Alvis J., George W., Jesse and Edna O. Mr. Haynie died in this township December 21, 1873. He was a worthy man, respected and honored by all who knew him. He left the family

a fine farm of 440 acres. John T., the oldest son, remains at home and assumes the care and control of the farm, which he conducts in a credible manner. He shared hardships with his father during the latters' life, and since then has spared no pains to secure the happiness and comfort of the family. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

LAMBERT, JAMES, farmer, section 11, P. O. Glenwood; born in Cobbel (now Wayne) county, Virginia, October 18, 1830, and there grew to manhood, working at farm labor, and attending the subscription schools. At an early age he went to Missouri, and soon after engaged in freighting across the plains. In a short time he came to Iowa, locating