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Haisled, Freeman, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. La Porte City.

Haislet, G., far., Sec. 15; P.O. La Pore City.

Halboth, G., far., S. 35; P.O. La Porte City.

Halboth, J.N., far., S. 34; P.O. La Porte City.

Hatch, E.W., farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. La Porte City; born in Medina Co., Ohio, in 1831; came to Benton Co., in 1871; has 230 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Elizabeth A. Tuttle in 1855; she was born in Medina Co., Ohio, in 1831; they have nine children-Amanda A., Alice J., James P., Ernest W., Mary E., Nellie A., Andress E., Amy C. and Linn B. Republican. Has held the offices of School Director four years, Township School Treasurer four years, and Road Supervisor. Members of the Free-Will Baptist Church.

Hathaway, O.C., far., S. 9; P.O. Dysart.

Hayward, C.B., farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Mooreville; born in Lenawee Co., Mich., in 1843; came to Benton Co. in 1855; has 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Lucy E. Marsh in 1870; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1851; they have two children- Otis, born in 1871, and Bessie, in 1875. Republican in politics. Has held the offices of Supervisor and School Director. Members of the Free Will Baptist Church. Enlisted in the 12th Iowa V.I., Oct. 21, 1861; lost his health, and was mustered out May 12, 1862.

Haywood, H., far., S. 28; P.O. La Porte City.

Hayes, I.B., far., S. 26; P.O. La Porte City.

Heth, W.H., far., S. 31; P.O. La Porte City.

Hex, H., far., S. 32; P.O. Dysart.

Hiller, M., far., s. 22; P.O. La Porte City.

Hirst, H.T., far., S. 30; P.O. Mooreville.

Hoefling, C., far., S. 28; P.O. Dysart.

Hoefling, J., far., S. 28; P.O. Dysart.

Howitt, J., far., S. 14; P.O. La Porte City.

Hurd, L.W., far., S. 9; P.O. La Porte City.

Hurd, W.W., far., S. 9; P.O. La Porte City.

Johnson, W.T., far., S. 28; P.O. La Porte City.

Judd, J.S., far., S. 17; P.O. Cedar Falls.

Kenaston, C.H., far., S. 6; P.O. La Porte City.

Kahl, John, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. La Porte City; born in Germany in 1826. Emigrated to America in 1856, and to Benton Co. in 1867. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Catherine Hass in 1863; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1836; they have seven children-John, Jr., Annie, Mary, Henry, Lena, Petr and Willie. Republican in politics. members of the Lutheran Church.

Kessler, D., far., Sec. 22; P.O. La Porte City.

Kitchil, G.L., far., S. 14; P.O. La Porte City.

Kunidy, N.R., far., S. 3; P.O. La Porte City.

Lewis, J.W., far., S. 11; P.O. La Porte City.

Lawyer, Wm. M., farmer and stock grower, Sec. 19; P.O. Mooreville; born in Schoharie Co., N.Y., 1838; removed to Benton Co., in 1865; has 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Aurelia Schoolcraft in 1864; she was born in New York in 1835; they have three children-Lula J., Alonzo D., Hulbert A. Democrat. Road Supervisor. Members of the M.E. Church.

Longman, W., far., S. 14; P.O. La Porte City.

Lyon, E.B., far., S. 1; P.O. La Porte City.

Lyon, R.B., far., S. 1; P.O. La Porte City.

McCormick, John, far., S. 5; P.O. La Porte City.

McQuilkin, J.M., far., S. 7; P.O. La Porte City.

McQuilkin, R.R., farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. La Porte City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1814; removed to Benton Co. in 1862; has 870 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Isabel Wylie in 1842; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1819; they have eight children-Margaret A., Robert W., Martha J., Mary B., Andrew A., John N., William T., David K. Republican. Has held the office of School Director, Road Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace six years. Mr. and Mrs. McQ. and all their children are members of the Presbyterian Church.

McQuilkin, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. La Porte City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1818; came to Benton Co. in 1865; has 149 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Kerr in 1847; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1822; they have five children-Joseph K., Robert R., Flora B., Nana J., Archie D. Justice of the Peace six years and County Supervisor. Mr. and Mrs. McQuilken are members of and he an Elder of the Presbyterian Church for Twenty-five years.

Mayes, W.P., far., S. 24; P.O. La Porte City.

Meeker, J., far., S. 30; P.O. Mooreville.

Meirr, C., far., S. 23; P.O. La Porte City.

Moore, C.M., far., S. 13; P.O. La Porte City.

Moses, H.D., farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mooreville; born in Allegany Co., N.Y., in 1836; came to Benton Co. in 1861; has 302 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Rhoda Williams in 1861; she was born in Rochester, N.Y., in 1835; they have six children-Albert M., Elmer, Arthur, Minnie, Johnie and Libbie. Democratic. Has held the offices of Road Supervisor and School Director, Member of Trowel Lodge (Masonic), 216, La Porte City.

Myers, J., far., S. 12; P.O. La Porte City.

Narbor, Emanuel, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. La Porte City.

Narbee, Emanuel, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. La Porte City; born in Stephenson Co. Ill., in 1855; removed to Benton Co. in 1857; has 280 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Democratic in politics.

Nichols, J., farmer, Sec.3 ; P.O. La Porte city.

Perkins, John M., farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mooreville; born in Ohio in 1834; removed to Benton Co. in 1855; has eighty acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Cordelia Landakan in 1854; she was born in Ohio in 1834; they have three children living, and one dead-John L., born in 1855, died May 19, 1877; Mary E., born in 1858; Alpha A., born in 1861; Anna, born in 1865. Mr. P. is Republican in politics. Held the offices of Road Supervisor and Constable.

Perkins, Royal A., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Mooreville; born in Ohio in 1840; removed to Benton Co. in 1866; has 250 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Catharine Gingrich in 1875; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1840. Republican.

Perry, Wm., farmer and breeder of fine stock, Sec. 29; P.O. Mooreville; born in Kentucky in 1839; came to Benton Co. in 1875; has eighty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Tryphenia Hally in 1861; she was born in Ohio in 1845; their children are Effie, mary, Lizzie, William, Jasper, Lee, Ellie, Dollie, Bessie, and an infant. Democratic in politics.
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