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Biographical Township Directory

Honey Creek Township

History of Delaware County, Iowa,, Page 656-658

Published by Western Historical Co., Chicago, Illinois. 1878

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Surname

Given name

Occupation

Residence

Receives mail

H

Haman

L. P.

farmer

Sec. 10

P. O. Edgewood

Hamman

W.

farmer

Sec. 3

P. O. Edgewood

Harman

L. P.

farmer

Sec. 15

P. O. Edgewood

Hatfield

N.

farmer

Sec. 12

P. O. Edgewood

Hatfield

M.

farmer

Sec. 12

P. O. Edgewood

Heyer

John

farmer

Sec. 31

P. O. Manchester

Hill

H.

farmer

Sec. 12

P. O. Edgewood

Hill

Francis

farmer

Sec. 12

P. O. Edgewood

Hitchcock

G. N.

farmer

Sec. 28

P. O. Manchester

Hitchcock

R. A.

farmer

Sec. 28

P. O. Manchester

HITCHCOCK

R. G.

farmer

Sec. 28

P. O. Manchester

born in Orleans Co., Vt., Oct. 17, 1823; in 1843 he moved to Jefferson Co., N. Y., and in 1840 went to New Haven, Conn. Married Lucy E. Nelson April 29, 1849; she was born in Warrensburg, Warren Co., N. Y., Aug. 24, 1822. They moved to Jefferson Co., N. Y., and March 19, 1855, emigrated to Dubuque Co., Iowa, and in 1863 he came to this Co., settling on his present farm of 180 acres, valued at $6,000. Esther O, born April 7, 1850; George N., Dec. 20, 1851 ; Rienzi A., Nov. 12, 1853; Florence J., Sept. 30, 1856; Edith E., Sept. 30, 1859; Charles A., Dec. 2, 1861; Laura, July 10, 1868, are their children.

Holcomb

O.

farmer

Sec. 6

P. O. Edgewood

Hubbell

A. D.

farmer

Sec. 14

P. O. Greeley

Hubbell

Lewis

farmer

Sec. 14

P. O. Greeley

Hubbell

Lyman

renter

Sec. 31

P. O. Manchester

Hubbell

S. V.

farmer

Sec. 25

P. O. Greeley

Huene

O. E.

farmer

Sec. 6

P. O. Edgewood

I

INGERSOL

J. H.

farmer

Sec. 12

P. O. Greeley

J

James

Henry

farmer

Sec. 8

P. O. Edgewood

James

T. J.

farmer

Sec. 7

P. O. Edgewood

Jarrard

E.

renter

Sec. 17

P. O. Manchester

JOHNSON

WALLACE

farmer

Sec. 22

P. O. Manchester

born In Erie Co., N. Y., April 13, 1827. He married Sophronia Harwood Nov. 18. 1848; she was born Sept. 16,1826, and died Feb. 12, 1871. They settled in this township in 1856. Stephen,Edwin, Hiram and Monroe are their children. He married his second wife, Susan Butler, Jan. 1, 1872; she was born in Cortland Co., N. Y., July 4, 1827. Her youngest son, Alvin, by first husband, resides with them

K

Keith

G. W.

farmer

Sec. 30

P. O. Manchester

Kellogg

C.

laborer

Sec. 23

P. O. Manchester

L

Lash

H.

renter

Sec. 15

P.O. Edgewood

Lash

John

farmer

Sec. 9

P. O. Edgewood

Lathrop

Ellia

farmer

Sec. 15

P. O. Edgewood

LATHROP

WILLIAM H.

farmer

Sec. 15

P. O. Edgewood

born in Hampden Co., Mass., April 22, 1808. With his parents he moved to Ontario Co., N. Y., at the age of 10 years, and at 21 years old he moved to Erie County, N. Y. Here he married Louisa Hatch April 1, 1834; she was born in Orange, Vt., Jan. 1, 1801. Mr. L. came to this county at an early day, settling on his present farm of 101 acres, valued at $4,000. Children: Nancy E., born Jan. 22, 1835; William H., Jan 14,1837; Samuel H, May 12, 1839; George B., Dec. 25, 1842; Charles R., March 19,1847; Alfred B. July 19, 1849; E. M., Oct. 2, 1851; Lucy E., Oct. 23, 1840, and died June 9, 1842; Jonathan, born Oct. 9, 1844, and died April 1, 1846.

Lewis

R.

farmer

Sec. 34

P. O. Manchester

Loban

A.

farmer

Sec. 22

P. O. Manchester

Loban

W. S.

farmer

Sec. 22

P. O. Manchester

M

McCormick

J.

farmer

Sec. 31

P. O. Manchester

McGarvey

A.

farmer

Sec. 12

P. O. Edgewood

McGARVEY

ANDREW N.

farmer

Sec. 4

P. O. Edgewood

born Chenango Co.,  N. Y., Jan. 16, 1843; in same year, his parents emigrated to Dubuque Co., Iowa, where they remained until 1853; then settling in this county, he married Alice Farr Sept. 16, 1874; she was born in De Kalb Co., Ill. Dec. 25, 1849.

McKee

A. D.

farmer

Sec. 16

P. O. Manchester

McKEE

APPLETON C.

farmer

Sec. 19

P. O. Manchester

born in Sackett's Harbor, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Aug. 24,1830; in 1848, he emigrated to this State and settled in Jackson Co., and the same year, going to Dubuque Co., and settling near Tivoli; he married Luzina H. Smith Oct. 17, 1855; she was born in Marion, Wayne Co., N. Y., Dec. 13, 1835; in 1866, they came to this county, where he has made it his home since. Clara, born Nov. 16, 1856; Edward. Feb. 26, 1858; Ella, Sept. 4, 1860; Dora, Sept. 19, 1863; Lillie May, Feb. 28, 1869; Clark A., Feb. 4, 1871; Watson S., April 8, 1876, are their children.

McKEE

APPLETON C.

farmer

Sec. 19

P. O. Manchester

born in Sackett's Harbor, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Aug. 24,1830; in 1848, he emigrated to this State and settled in Jackson Co., and the same year, going to Dubuque Co., and settling near Tivoli; he married Luzina H. Smith Oct. 17, 1855; she was born in Marion, Wayne Co., N. Y., Dec. 13, 1835; in 1866, they came to this county, where he has made it his home since. Clara, born Nov. 16, 1856; Edward. Feb. 26, 1858; Ella, Sept. 4, 1860; Dora, Sept. 19, 1863; Lillie May, Feb. 28, 1869; Clark A., Feb. 4, 1871; Watson S., April 8, 1876, are their children.

McKEE

TRUMAN R.

farmer

Sec. 20

P. O. Manchester

born in Jefferson Co., N. Y, May 17, 1828; in 1856, he emigrated to this State, first settling in Dubuque Co., and in 1859, he came to this county, settling on his present farm of 120 acres, worth $6,000; married Frances Jarrad Jan. 1, 1857; she was born in Erie Co., Pa., June 7, 1835. Mr. McKee enlisted in the 12th Ia. V. I., as Drum Major, in 1861, and was in the battles of Donelson and Shiloh, and was discharged after the last named battle.  His father, Marvin McKee, was born Dec. 14, 1794; in Connecticut, and died Jan. 12, 1865; . his mother was born Jan. 14, 1796, in Vermont, and died April 9, 1863.

Madison

W. C.

farmer

Sec. 2

P. O. Edgewood

MAENNEL

HENRY

farmer

Sec. 32

P. O. Manchester

born in Philadelphia July 10, 1845, where he was engaged with his father in the silk importing trade; in 1874, he emigrated to Woodbury Co., Iowa, where he remained until 1876; June 6, 1876, married Jane Martin, who was born in Delaware Co., Iowa, Jan. 15, 1854. He settled on his present farm in October, 1877. Elsie A., born April 19, 1877, is their only child.

MALLORY

ALVADOR H.

farmer

Sec. 18 and 19

P. O. Forestville

born in Allegany Co., N. Y., May 17, 1829; in February, 1838, he came with his parents and settled in Clayton Co., Iowa, where he married Rebecca M. Cuppett, March 24, 1853; she was born in Bedford Co., Pa., May 10, 1835. Mary E., born Feb. 8,1854; David L.,born Jan. 1, 1856 ; Henry H., Feb. 20, 1860; William A., Feb. 10, 1862; Andrew J., July 19, 1864; Grant T., July 9, 1866, and Ammie E., Aug. 2, 1869, are the names and births of their children. They settled on their present farm in the Spring of 1870; it consists of 160 acres, worth $5,000. Republican; himself and wife belong to the M. E. Church.

MARTIN

GEORGE W.

farmer

Sec. 26

P. O. Manchester

born in Champaign Co., Ohio, May 22, 1838; in 1845, he, with his parents, emigrated to this county, settling on his present farm of 470 acres; well improved, worth $8,000. His father was born in Clark Co., Virginia, May 16, 1800. His mother was born in Franklin Co., Virginia, on South Branch of Potomac River, near the foot of the Alleghany Mountains, May 8, 1801. His father died recently. His mother is still living, and many incidents relative to the early settlers of this county are related by her and for which the historian is indebted. Mr. Geo. W. M. was married to Mary Ann Scribin Nov. 10, 1860; have four children living: Mary R., born Sept. 27, 1861; Ulysses, Nov. 14, 1863; Lillian, Jan. 17, 1865; Geo. S., Nov. 15, 1876. Lost one child, died in infancy.

MARTIN

JAMES

farmer

Sec. 32

P. O. Manchester

born in Champaign Co., Ohio, July 11, 1826; came to this county with his parents in the Fall of 1845; married Mary Ann LeLacheur July 24, 1851. She was born in Prince Edward's Island May 22, 1828; has five children living: Wm. H., born April 22, 1852; Jennie E., Jan. 15, 1854; Windsor, Dec. 17, 1855; Delevan, March 19, 1858; Nancy A., May 14, 1860; owns 200 acres, valued at $7,000; has held the office of School Director for ten years; is a Republican.

Martin

Windsor

farmer

Sec. 32

P. O. Manchester

Martin

Wm.

farmer

Sec. 28

P. O. Manchester

Mason

P.

farmer

Sec. 3

P. O. Edgewood

Mellen

H. H.

farmer

Sec. 4

P. O. Edgewood

Mellen

M.

farmer

Sec. 4

P. O. Edgewood

Miller

A.

farmer

Sec. 17

P. O. Edgewood

Miller

J.

farmer

Sec. 8

P. O. Manchester

Minkler

D. C.

farmer

Sec. 10

P. O. Edgewood

Minkler

R.

farmer

Sec. 10

P. O. Edgewood

Morris

C.

farmer

Sec. 16

P. O. Manchester

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~ The History of Delaware County, Iowa, Pages 656-658. Published by Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1878.

~ Contributed by Debbie Clough Gerischer and Thom Carlson

~ transcribed by Constance Diamond for Delaware County IAGenWeb