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Viola Township Farmers Directory 1921       1921 Viola Twp. Map

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FARMERS' DIRECTORY OF VIOLA TOWNSHIP

Abbreviations: Sec., section; ac., acres; wf., wife; ch., children; ( ), years in county;
O., owner; R., renter.

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Allen, Chas. F. Wf. Libbie; ch. Ray and Fred. P. O. Gray, R. 1. O. 468.64 ac., sec. 7. (40.)
Allen, R. L. Wf. Laura. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 7. (20.) Owner, Chas. F. Allen.
Anderson, Chas. Ch. Jennie, Fred, Frank and John. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 298.41 ac., sec. 1; O. 40 ac., sec. 12. (27.)

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Bamsey, G. C. Wf. Phoebe; ch. Russell, Ralph, Lewis and Arlene. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 30; O. 80 ac., sec. 29. (30.)
Beck, C. M. Wf. Mary; ch. Carl, Harry and Hans. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 159 ac., sec. 22. (28.)
Bonney, John J. Wf. Francis; ch. John and Harold, P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 80 ac., sec. 2; R. 80 ac., sec. 11. (3.) Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs. Owner, J. C. Bonwell.
Bonwell, John C. Ch. Pauline, Gertrude and Leora. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 480 ac., sec. 28; O. 80 ac.., sec. 27; O. 160 ac., sec. 1; O. 80 ac., sec. 12; O. 80 ac., sec. 2; O. 80 ac., sec. 12; O. 80 ac., sec. 2; O. 80 ac., sec. 11. (46.) Breeder of Polled Hereford Cattle, "Viola Center Farm."
Boyer, H. C. Wf. Grace; ch. Jimmie and Joseph. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 35. (29.) Owner, Elizabeth A. Hinkson.
Brannan, James H. Wf. Ellen; ch. Leo. Bernard, William, Raymond and Mary. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 240 ac., sec. 36. (19.)
Buckner, Orval. Wf. Sadie; ch. Floyd, Virgil and Leona. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 90 ac., sec. 20. (37.)
Bylund, W. H. Wf. Mable; ch. Leola, Wilber, Lavone and Edith. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 35. (10.) Owner, Carl Stuart Beattle.

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Callow, Wm. J. Wf. Susanna; ch. Stansmore, Myrtle, Lillie, Beulah and Harold. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 200 ac., sec. 29. (24.)
Campbell, Earl. Wf. Myrtle; ch. Calvin. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 120 ac., sec. 22. (7.) Owner, Ray Johnson.
Carpenter, Chas. B. Wf. Sadie; ch. Wm., Morris and Bonnie. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 13. (30.)
Carpenter, E. E. Wf. Bertha; ch. Vernon. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 24. (43.)
Carpenter, M. E. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 13. (21.) Owner, Chas. B. Carpenter.
Carper, M. L. Jr. Wf. Oma M.; ch. Howard and Earl. P. O. Audubon. R. 160 ac., sec. 32; R. 40 ac., sec. 32, and in Melville Twp., R. 60 ac., sec. 5. (32.) Owners, F. C. Sampson and Harry Sampson.
Carpenter, W. J. Wf. Isabelle. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 22. (23.) Owners, Chas. and Walter Hensley.
Clifford, Ross W. Wf. Lottie; ch. William. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 220 ac., sec. 10. (32.) "Meadow Brook Farm."
Coffeld, Amanda J. Ch. Josephine and Louise. P. O. Coon Rapids, R> 3. O. 280 ac., sec. 10. (29.)
Colbert, Roy. Brother Bob. Mother Mary. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 80 ac., sec. 11; O. 80 ac., sec. 12. (34.) Owner, Mary Colbert.
Corwin, L. E. Ch. Gordon and Donald. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 28. (33.)
Coulter, Earl. Wf. Wanda. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 40 ac., sec. 21; R. 28 ac., sec. 28; R. 80 ac., sec. 29. (21.) Owners, W. J. Thompson, J. C. Bonwell and Chas. Bagley.
Coulter, H. S. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 21. (25.) Owner, Nettie Higley.
Curry, E. W. Wf. Doris. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 9. (12.) Owner, A. J. Ayhrhart.
Curry, J. W. Wf. Nettie; ch. Earl, Ralph, Edmond, John, Rubin and Jeanette. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 120 ac., sec. 4. (1.) Owner, Gust. Danzer.

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Dawson, Earl. Wf. Effie; ch. Wynona. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 158 ac., sec. 15. (25.) Owner, Wm. C. Clifford.
Dawson, F. W. Wf. Celia; ch. Ray, Belle, and Earl. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 40 ac., sec. 22; O. 40 ac., sec. 21. (41.)
Durbin, John B. Wf. Leah; ch. Ollivene. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 23.
Dutler, Wm. Wf. Esther; ch. Gertrude. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. e. R. 175 ac., sec. 3. (29.) Owner, J. P. Hess.
Duvall, Frank. Wf. Bertha; ch. Sheldon. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 32. (36.)
Duvall, Ralph. Wf. Blanche; ch. Edda. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 120 ac., sec. 31. (36.) Owner, H. W. Duvall.
Duvall, Ray. Wf. Bessie; ch. Laverne, Ruby and Dwayne. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 80 ac., sec. 32. (32.) Owner, H. W. Duvall.
Dye, B. W. Wf. Lizzie; ch. Bertha M. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 80 ac., sec. 14; O. 40 ac., sec. 15. (30.) Owner, Lizzie Dye.

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Edwards, Roy W. Wf. Gretta. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 80 ac., sec. 33. (21.) Breeder of Poland China Hogs. Owner, John T. Sampson.
Emerson, F. R. Wf. Cora; ch. Delia B. and Luella M. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 33; O. 80 ac., sec. 6, and in Melville Twp., O. 100 ac., sec. 4. (13.) Owner, Cora M. Emerson.

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Gerber, John. Wf. Lizzie; ch. Henry, Lena, Lizzie, John, Frank, Jacob and Susie. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 160 ac., sec. 11. (9.)
Gilbert, R. T. Wf. Samantha; ch. Bertha, Edna, Harry, James, Jane, Irene, Arthur, Bid, Charlie, Robert, Minnie, Lewis and Alta. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 200 ac., sec. 14. (47.)
Gotzinger, T. G. Wf. Martha; ch. Elmer and Genevieve. P. O. Dedham, R. 1. R. 120 ac., sec. 8. (1.) Owner, L. L. Zitzlsperger.
Grau, Albert P. Wf. Emma; ch. Lester. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 25. (20.)
Graves, C. C. Wf. Rae; ch. Russell and Mary. P. O. Gray, R. 1. O. 84.76 ac., sec. 6. (41.)
Griffin, Harlan. Wf. Mary E.; ch. Robert, Alfred and Milton. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 14; O. 40 ac., sec. 23. (43.)
Griffin, H. T. Wf. Eva. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 80 ac., sec. 15; R. 160 ac., sec. 23. (33.) Owners, Sarah C. Carpenter and M. M. Carpenter.
Griffin, M. M. Wf. Lena; ch. Wm., Howard and Alfred. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 23. (42.)
Gustoff, Wm. H. Wf. Nora; ch. Hammond, Leona, Willie, Francis and Latria. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 279 ac., sec. 3. (3.) "Sunny Side Stock Farm."

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Haggard, O. J. Wf. Alta. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 14; R. 80 ac., sec. 11. (4.) Owner, C. D. Clifford.
Halsell, G. C. Wf. Rosie; ch. Myrtle, Esther, Kenneth, Chester, Willard, Anna, Harry and Wm. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 240 ac., sec. 15. (2.) Owner, Jos. W. Derbin.
Halsell, G. C. Wf. Rosie; ch. Myrtle, Esther, Kenold and Ellen. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 240 ac., sec. 28. (29.) "Viola Center Farm." Owner, John C. Bonwell.
Hansen, P. T. Wf. Christena; ch. Raymond, Harold, Ellen. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 240 ac., sec. 28. (29.) "Viola Center Farm." Owner, John C. Bonwell.
Hansen, Sam. Wf. Annie; ch. Johnnie, Elizabeth, Henry and Emmert. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 23. (6.) Owner, Frank Pfister.
Hays, Geo. W. Wf. Emma J.; ch. Maud, Lawrence, Leonard, Esther and Clifford. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 24. (28.)
Hayes, Leonard L. Wf. Violett; ch. Walter, Joy and Allen. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 24. (20.)
Heater, Clint. Wf. Druella; ch. August and Sarah. P. O.Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 1; R. 80 ac., sec. 12. (22.) Owner, John C. Bonwell.
Herman, J. H. Wf. Mary. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 18; R. 40 ac., sec. 17. (9.) Owner, H. W. Kitson.
Higley, Nettie. Ch. Bertha. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 160 ac., sec. 21. (30.)
Hooker, John. Wf. Bertha. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 80 ac., sec. 15; O. 40 ac., sec. 23. (43.)

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Jenks, J. C. Wf. Nora; ch. Leo. P. O. Audubon. O. 240 ac., sec. 33. (40.)
Jenks, Leo. L. Wf. Agnes. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 240 ac., sec. 33. (28.) Owner, J. C. Jenks.
Jewell, H. E. Wf. Leora; ch. Holly B. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 240 ac., sec. 28. (3.) Owner, John C. Bonwell.
Johannsen, Mrs. Ludwig. Ch. Henry, Hulda, George and Walter. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 60 ac., sec. 31. (25.)
Jordan, Joshua. Wf. Anna; ch. Lucile and Theo. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 38.91 ac., sec. 19; O. 157.83 ac., sec. 30. (30.)

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Kitson, H. W. Wf. Bertha; ch. Agnes L. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 34; O. 160 ac., sec. 18; O. 40 ac., sec. 17. (30.) Breeder of Poland China Hogs and Short Horn Cattle. Owner, Arthur Kitson.
Kitt, Herman. Wf. Helen; ch. Sopha, Joe, John, Herman, George and Henry. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 240 ac., sec. 5; O. 80 ac., sec. 4; O. 40 ac., sec. 9. (24.) Breeder of Short Horn Cattle.
Klocke, Joseph F. Wf. Frances; ch. Joe, Edward, Clemmon, Ambrose, Tecia, Benj., Clarence, Alfons, Frances, Hilda and Gertrude. P. O. Dedham, R. 1. O. 172.67 ac., sec. 5; O. 40 ac., sec. 6. (6.)
Klocke, W. F. Wf. Mary M.; ch. Wm. G., Matilda, Anton, Joseph, Anna and Margaret. P. O. Dedham. R. 80 ac., sec. 9; R. 80 ac., sec. 10. (12.) Owner, J. F. Miller.

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Lacy, J. W. Wf. Annie; ch. Francis and Robert. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 80 ac., sec. 9; O. 40 ac., sec. 8; O. 80 ac., sec. 17. (45.)
Lengel, John. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 120 ac., sec. 3; R. 80 ac., sec. 2. (1.) Owner, O. T. Cashatt.

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Miller Bros. Marie. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 240 ac., sec. 26. (24.) Owner, Mrs. Conrad Miller.
Miller, D. F. Wf. Esther; ch. Marvin. P. O. Coon Rapids. R. 80 ac., sec. 13; O. 40 ac., sec. 17. (27.) Owner, J. F. Miller.
Miller, J. F. Ch. Roscoe, Veda, Versa, Dalton, Jake, Barbetha and Caldona. P. O. Gray, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 17; O. 200 ac., sec. 11; O. 80 ac., sec. 10; O. 80 ac., sec. 9; O. 160 ac., sec. 8; O. 80 ac., sec. 13. (40.)
Mitchell, I. D. Wf. Cora; ch. Opel and Stevens. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 110 ac., sec. 20. (38.) Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs. Owner, David Mitchell.
Moore, Geo. Wf. Belle; ch. Myrtle and Ralph. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 200 ac., sec. 19; R. 40 ac., sec. 20. (48.) Owner, Wm. Schrader.
Moore, R. G. Wf. Goldie; ch. Clarence and Ernest. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 115 ac., sec. 19. (23.) Owner, Wm. Schrader.
Muhr, Frank. Wf. Frances; ch. Grace, Joseph and Lacy. P. O. Dedham. R. 146.75 ac., sec. 4. (5.) Owners, Chas. J. Loxterkamp and H. Stallman.
Muhr, John. P. O. Gray. R. 237 ac., sec. 19. (6.) Owner, Frank J. Schreck.
Myers, Frank M. Wf. Lela; ch. Francis and Orrel. P. O. Coon Rapids. O. 80 ac., sec. 36; O. 80 ac., sec. 25. (8.)

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Olson, M. L. Wf. Lola; ch. Linn, Lois and Clair. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 80 ac., sec. 27; R. 80 sec. 26. (25.) Breeder of Poland China Hogs. Owner, Jacob Schieber.
Owen, W. S. Wf. Minnie; ch. Henry, Grace and Helen. P. O. Gray, R. 1. O. 260 ac., sec. 6. (50.)

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Paulsen, Henry. Wf. Evelena; ch. Marvin, Herman and Henry. P. O. Gray, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 19; O. 160 ac., sec. 20. (19.)
Payne, Harry. Wf. Hazel; ch. Ralph, Ruth and Nellie. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 260 ac., sec. 2. (1.) Owners, W. Roy and Myrtle Pettyman.
Petersen, Ele. Wf. Edna; ch. Verlyn. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 27. (3.) Owner, Christian Pedersen.
Potter, Forest J. Wf. Beulah; ch. Clark and Eugene. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 13. (10.) Owner, Beulah Potter.

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Rasmussen, Henry. Wf. May. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 80 ac., sec. 28. (21.) Owner, Rasmus Rasmussen.
Rasmussen, Rasmus. Wf. Anna; ch. Mary, Fred and Henry. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 28; O. 80 ac., sec. 33. (21.)
Reynolds, Fred L. P. O. Coon Rapids. O. 80 ac., sec. 14. (25.)
Rogers, C. T. Wf. Edith; ch. Walter, Clarence, Clayton and Arlene. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 12. (1.) Owner, M. M. Cooney.
Rancher and Rancher. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 5. (2.) Owner, John L. Zitzlsperger.

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Sampson, D. D. Ch. Alvina, Allen, John and Wilber. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 33; O. 80 ac., sec. 32. (42.)
Sampson, W. D. Wf. Myrtle; ch. William, Joseph and John. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 32; O. 40 ac., sec. 29. (30.)
Schultes, Geo. Wf. Frances; ch. Marcella, Albin and George. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 120 ac., sec. 9. (7.)
Schwab, P. J. Wf. Laura; ch. Floyd and Florence. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 320 ac., sec. 36. (27.) Owners, Geo. A. Texton and O. E. Barrett.
Schwab, Wm. F. Wf. Anna; ch. Roy, Lulu, Lester, Carl, Lela and Lucile. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 25. (27.) Breeder of White Faced Cattle.
Scott, Clifford. Wf. Anna; ch. Ione and Darrold. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 120 ac., sec. 17. (27.) Owners, Richard and Nina Tucker.
Scott, Glen. Wf. Bonnie. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 120 ac., sec. 4. (25.) Owner, Thomas Scott.
Scott, J. W. Wf. Katie; ch. Clifford, Glenn, Roy, Clarence, Carl and Walter. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 16. (41.) Owner, S. B. Harvey.
Scott, Roy. Wf. Benetta. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 120 ac., sec. 17. (23.) Owner, Fred Miller.
Shear, John A. Ch. Eli, Roscoe and Calvin. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 80 ac., sec. 10; R. 80 ac., sec. 2; R. 40 ac., sec. 3. (9.) Owner J. C. Langeman.
Sjoblon, John. Wf. Annie; ch. Edward. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 27. (10.) Owner, Elizabeth Beattie.
Sloth, Jens, C. Wf. Christena; ch. Iver. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 21; O. 80 ac., sec. 20. (7.)
Steele, C. E. Wf. Russie; ch. Juanita, Othel, Dorothy, Irma, Eugena and Viola. P. O. Ross, R. 1, R. 160 ac., sec. 21. (3.) Breeder of Short Horn Cattle. Owner, O. E. Barrett.
Stetzel, Daniel. Ch. Elzora, Marrill, Maynard and Harold. P. O. Ross, R. 1. O. 200 ac., sec. 26. (35.)
Stone, C. A. Wf. Ellen; ch. Carl, Celia, Mildred and Helen. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. O. 190 ac., sec. 13; O. 80 ac., sec. 12; O. 40 ac., sec. 11. (9.) School Director. "Ellendale Farm."
Stowa, Leonard. Wf. Beulah; ch. Bonnie, Edward, Herbert. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 40 ac., sec. 15; R. 40 ac., sec. 9. (6.) Owner, W. C. Yager.
Strahl, J. C. Wf. Mary; ch. Bonetta, Dorothea and Margria. P. O. Gray, R. 1. O. 120 ac., sec. 17. (37.)

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Tigges, F. P. Wf. Mary. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. R. 38.53 ac., sec. 5; R. 143.10 ac., sec. 4. (1.) Owner, Mathias Mattes.
Titus, R. E. Wf. Bessie; ch. Marvin. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 240 ac., sec. 25; R. 200 ac., sec. 24. (3.) Owners, Geo. M., Clyde and J. Veda McCall.
Tucker, Geo. Wf. Martha. P. O. Gray. O. 80 ac., sec. 16. (30.)

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Updike, E. Wf. Ida; ch. Hazel. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 80 ac., sec. 13; R. 160 ac., sec. 12. (3.) Owner, Hazel Hendricks.

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Waddell, Silas. Wf. Clara; ch. Walter G. and Blanche L. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 34. (19.) Owners, Silas and Clara Waddell.
Wall, E. F. Wf. Clara; ch. Ora, Everett and Keith. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 32. (3.) Owners, P. A. and D. D. Sampson.
Weitl, Frank. Wf. Grace; ch. Frank, Grace, Julia, John, Carl, Joe and George. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 80 ac., sec. 20; R. 80 ac., sec. 21. (1.) Owner, Fred Miller.
Wever, Dana. Wf. Lulla; ch. Grace and Kermit. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 40 ac., sec. 12; O. 80 ac., sec. 1. (38.) "Happy Hollow."
White, C. E. Wf. Thelma; ch. Helen, Irene and Josephine. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 16; R. 80 ac., sec.21. (2.) Owner, Cecil Bowie.
Wickland, Axel. Wf. Hulda; ch. Lars, Grace, Ralph, Margaret. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 2. R. 189 ac., sec. 35. (12.) Owners, Grace Beattie, Elizabeth Hinkson and Belle T. Arnold.
Williams, Clarence. Wf. May. P. O. Ross, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 30. (24.) Owner, Andrew Christensen.

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Yager, F. M. Wf. Eleanor; ch. Gretta, Gifford, Clare and Irma. P. O. Coon Rapids, R. 3. O. 80 ac., sec. 9; O. 160 ac., sec. 16. (47.)
Young, C. H. Wf. Rena; ch. Wilma. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 8. (12.) Owner, Nellie Overmire.
Young, Ernest S. Wf. Doris; ch. Margria. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 18. (2.) Owner, Emil Vetter.

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Zitzlsperger, Joseph. Wf. Kathrine. P. O. Gray, R. 1. O. 160 ac., sec. 8. (4.) "Section 8 Farm."


Source: Atlas of Audubon County Iowa Containing Maps of Townships of the County. Maps of State, United States and World. Farmers Directory, Analysis of the System of U. S. Land Surveys., Anderson Publishing Co., Des Moines, Iowa, 1921. Transcribed by Cheryl Siebrass.