• Charles Abraham
  A merchant in Joice, Iowa, who was born in 1884 in Syria, Turkey.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  2.9 Kb

• John E. Amundson
  Furniture dealer in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Andrew Anderson
  Barton Township Farmer
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  5.1 Kb

• Benny Anderson
  Fertile Township Farmer who was born in 1885.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.5 Kb

• Ole L. Anderson
  Farmer in Barton township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.7 KB

• Clarence O. Arneson
  Farmer in Bristol township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.8 Kb

• Ernest G. Arneson
  Grain dealer in Joice.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  2.9 KB

• Herman Backhaus
  Lincoln township farmer born in 1871 in Clayton county, Iowa.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• John H. Backhaus
  Farmer in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• T. S. Baken
  Livestock and coal dealer in Kensett.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  26 Kb with pictures

• Alfred B. Bakken
  Farmer in Hartland township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.5 KB

• Ashbel Beach
  Retired farmer and mail carrier in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6.6 KB

• Benjamin H. Beckett
  Engaged in real estate & banking in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Carl G. Benjegerdes
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  2.9 Kb

• Emil F. Benjegerdes
  Farmer in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  2.9 KB

• G. Henry Benjegerdes
  Farmer in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.3 KB

• P. Dietrich Benjegerdes
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  2.8 KB

• Abraham Beyer
  Born in Ohio in 1822 - Danville township farmer.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
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• Henry J. Beyer
  Danville Township Farmer
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  26.3 KB with picture

• Henry Biedermann
  Farmer in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.2 KB

• A. C. Blackmore
  Native of New York, elected county auditor in 1883.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
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• Hon. Albin C. Blackmore
  Albin was born in New York state, and became a prominent farmer in Worth County,
  as well as county Auditor.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Marcus O. Blackmore
  Marcus was born in New York state, and became a prominent farmer in Fertile Township,
  Worth County.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Thomas Bolton
  A retired farmer living near Northwood. He was born in 1861.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  5.4 Kb

• Herman H. Bonker
  Danville Township farmer born in 1870 in Clayton County, Iowa.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, VOL. II, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Michael Bork
  He was born in 1828 and died in Worth County in 1900. He married married Sophia Krueger, (with photos).
  60 Kb

• George L. Bosworth
  Retired lumber, grain and coal merchant of Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  7 Kb

• Knut Brattrud
  Farmer in Danville township - born in Norway.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Glen H. Bringolf
  Banker in Grafton.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.5 Kb

• Nels E. Brunsvold
  Fertile Township farmer born in Norway in 1865.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, VOL. II, 1918
  4.3 Kb

• Alfred Burdick
  Settled in Bristol township in 1857.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
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• Gerhard B. Burtness
  Gerhard was born in Worth County in 1880, to Guttorm and Bereth (Kieland) Burtness.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  5 Kb

• Knute O. Burtness
  Knute was born in Ness, Hallingdal, Norway, to Ole and Helga (Oswald) Burtness.
  He came to Worth county in 1876.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  5 Kb

• H.G. Burtness
  H.G. was born in Minnesota in 1873, to Guttorm and Bereth (Kieland) Burtness.
  He became a prominent citizen of Fertile township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  5 Kb

• Lindley S. Butler
  Lawyer in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  174 Kb with picture

• Charles F. Christian
  Worth Co. Postmaster, Farmer and Banker
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3 Kb

• Tollef Christianson
  Hartland township farmer born in Norway in 1864.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.3 Kb

• William J. Clark
  Came to Worth Co. in 1858. William was both energetic and generous. He died in 1878.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1884.
  1 Kb

• William P. Clark
  William was a lawyer, born in Indiana, and came to Worth Co. in 1872.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1884.
  2 KB

• Edwin Cleophas
  Businessman in Kensett.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  8.2 KB

• T. R. Crandell
  Civil war officer and banker in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
  3.2 KB

• Warren A. Crosby
  Hanlontown businessman.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, VOL. II, 1918
  4.5 KB

• Benjamin Crowel
  Farmer in Fertile township (deceased).
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  2.9 Kb

• James H. Curtis
  County engineer living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.2 Kb

• Christain Dahl
  Farmer in Lincoln township who was born in Norway in 1860.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.1 Kb

• Peter A. Dahlby
  Farmer in Bristol township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.7 Kb

• Lloyd T. Dillon
  Jeweler in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• William Dixon
  Farmer in Hartland township - born in England in 1831.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Henry Doebel
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.5 Kb

• Charles H. Dwelle
  Assistant cashier in a Northwood Bank.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  17 KB with picture

• Dr. Elmer H. Dwelle
  Physician in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Horace V. Dwelle
  Engaged in real estate and other enterprises in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  164 Kb with picture

• Hon. Lemuel Dwelle
  Represented Worth county in the state legislature.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• A. A. Elthon
  Fertile merchant born in Norway in 1862.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.4 Kb

• Oliver D. Eno
  Former Worth County Auditor.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6.4 Kb

• Selma Leckness Elliott
  My mother, Selma Leckness Elliott, wrote a family history she titled "Glimpses of Selma
  Leckness Elliott". She and my father, William Newell Elliott, lived in Northwood IA 1935 - 1980,
  and raised four children in that community. My grandparents Thomas and Hannah Leckness,
  also lived in Northwood from about 1934 until their deaths. Selma died in 1990, and last year I added
  photos to the text, as well as an index and had it reprinted. (116 pages --8 1/2 x 11 size)

  My mailing address is:

  Elaine E. Varland
  4300 Regency Ridge Court #210
  Cincinnati, OH 45248
  Email: weevar@fuse.net
  

• Fred Escherich
  Farmer in Fertile township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.9 KB

• Henry L. Eschrich
  Fertile township farmer who was born in Germany in 1846.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
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• Martin O. Evans
  Postmaster and businessman in Joice.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.9 KB

• Alex K. Felland
  Farmer and businessman in Joice, Iowa and North Dakota.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.5 KB

• Andrew K. Felland
  Farmer in Fertile Township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, Vol. II, 1918.
  3.5 Kb

• Gunder K. Felland
  Farmer in Fertile Township, later lived in Forest City.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.9 Kb

• William Fenney
  Famer in Kensett township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.7 Kb

• John Folmuth
  Born in Germany, moved to Worth Co. in 1880 and began farming in Linocln Township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
  1 Kb

• Rev. Hans Fosnes
  Pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  72 Kb with picture

• Sidney A. Foster
  Former owner of the Worth County Eagle newspaper.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 KB

• Darius Gardner
  Second settler in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
  20.5 Kb with picture

• Gilbert S. Gilbertson
  Noted Worth County Banker
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.9 Kb

• Tilford S. Gilbertson
  Son of Sven and Sarah Gilbertson, born 1873, with Photos
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  4.1 Kb

• George Gillerman
  Farmer in Barton township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.1 Kb

• Ole O. Gordon
  Born in Norway in 1830, moved to Deer Creek Twp., Worth County, Iowa
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  4.2 Kb

• Thorsten O. Groe
  An assistant cashier in a Northwood bank.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6.3 Kb

• Gilbert Gullickson
  Deceased Grove township farmer born in Norway in 1837.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4 Kb

• John A. Gullickson
  Farmer in Kensett township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.9 Kb

• Berge Gunderson
  A farmer in Grove township who was born in Norway in 1838.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  52.3 Kb with picture

• Edward T. Hanson
  Traveling salesman and farmer living in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6 Kb

• Harry O. Harmon
  Retired farmer living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  25 Kb with picture

• Hon. Gilbert N. Haugen
  Congressman and bank president living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.8 KB

• Lars T. Haugen
  Farmer in Fertile Township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  38.5 KB with pictures

• John and Clarence Hendrickson
  Farmers in Fertile township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.8 KB

• Iver Hendrikson
  Retired farmer living in Deer Creek township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.6 KB

• Lauritz I. Hendrickson
  Farmer in Deer Creek township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.4 KB

• Andrew N. Hengesteg
  Farmer in Hartland township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6 KB

• Andrew S. Helgeland
  Farmer in Hartland township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.4 KB

• Leland G. Hewitt, M. D.
  Doctor in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.3 KB

• Charles J. A. Hill
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  7.3 KB

• Victor O. Hill
  Farmer in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Rev. R. O. Hjelmeland
  Pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church in Fertile.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6 KB

• Olaf Hoel
  Farmer in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.5 KB

• William H. Holden
  Deceased farmer in Union township -born in England in 1868.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.6 KB

• Perry Holm
  Farmer in Deer Creek township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 KB

• Nels O. Hove
  Retired farmer living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4 KB

• Olavus H. Hove
  Farmer in Hartland Township born in 1859.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6.5 KB

• Martin Hovland
  Farmer in Fertile township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.2 KB

• James H. Huber
  Businessman and farmer in Meltonville.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 KB

• Charles A. Hurd, M. D.
  Doctor practising in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.8 KB

• John M. Hunchis
  Farmer in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.8 KB

• Joseph G. Hunchis
  Farmer in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6 KB

• James Hungerford
  Retired farmer and blacksmith living in Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6.5 KB

• Iver Iverson
  Cashier at the First National Bank in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.3 Kb

• Melvin B. Jewett
  Retired farmer living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  55 Kb with picture

• A. O. Johnson
  Prominent businessman in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  16 KB with picture

• Elmer J. Johnson
  Son of M.D. and Julia (Aase) Johnson
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3 Kb

• J. O. E. Johnson
  Born in Northwood, Iowa in 1880, the son of R. P. and Lena (Hove) Johnson.
  He was the assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3 Kb

• Knut Asmundsson Johnson
  Born in Wisconsin in 1855, the son of Asmund and Aase (Winloss) Johnson.
  His family moved to Worth Co. in about 1867, and he later moved to North Dakota.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF NORTH DAKOTA, 1900
  4 Kb

• Michael D. Johnson
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  517 Kb with picture

• R. P. Johnson
  Banker in Northwood who was born in Denmark in 1854.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  4 Kb

• Nels E. Jorde
  Businessman in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6.4 KB

• Dr. James Keeler
  Disciple of Galen who came to Bristol in 1856.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
  2.7 KB

• Byron P. Kenison
  Farmer in Barton township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.8 KB

• Malvern H. Kepler
  Lawyer in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.4 Kb

• William W. Kirk
  Third settler in Fertile township - born in Norway.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  50 Kb with picture

• Henry M. Kittelson
  Farmer in Fertile township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  51.4 KB with pictures

• Andrew Kittleson
  Farmer in Fertile township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6.2 KB

• Daniel D. Knowles
  Manly merchant born in New York in 1864.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3 KB

• Elling Knudson
  Retired farmer born in Norway in 1848.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3 KB

• A. H. Kobernusz
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3 KB

• Alvin T. Kuehn
  Farmer in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.8 KB

• Peder Larsen
  Barton township farmer born in Denmark in 1850.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• William Henry Larsen
  Proprietor of the Winifred Hotel in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.5 Kb

• Gustave Lee
  Retired farmer and former sheriff livng in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  13 KB with picture

• W. M. Leise
  Cashier at the Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank of Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.7 Kb

• Nels Levorson
  Businessman in Hanlontown.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4 Kb

• Amos Leverson
  Originally known as Amund Langeberg, he was born in 1830 in Hallingdal, Norway, and was one of early settlers in Danville Township.
  7 Kb

• Axel C. Lundberg
  Retired businessman and farmer living in Northwood - born in Norway.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  7 Kb

• Fred R. Lyford
  County engineer living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Kelly Kristine Maher
  Area teen died young, in accident.
  Adapted from Northwood Anchor online - www.northwoodanchor.com
  50 Kb with picture

• George Marken
  Farmer in Lincoln township - born in Germany in 1844.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.3 Kb

• Clifford L. McEnelly
  Fertile Industrialist
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  4.3 KB

• David E. McKercher
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Duncan McKercher
  First Treasurer and Recorder for Worth Co.
  Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
  1 Kb

• Theodore E. McKercher
  Deceased Lincoln township farmer born in 1854 in Dane county, Wis.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.4 KB

• Golde E. McQuatters
  President of real estate firm in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  27.8 KB with picture

• Andrew H. Mehus
  Hartland Township Farmer
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  4.7 KB

• Charles G. Mellem
  Farmer in Grove Township born in 1868.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  87 KB with pictures

• Gulbrand & Karina Mellem
  First settlers in Worth County!
  Biographical Sketch from NORTHWOOD ANCHOR, 29 June 1983
  170 KB with pictures

• Lewis G. Mellem
  Retired farmer born in 1864 and living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  15.4 KB with picture

• Nels Mellem
  Farmer in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.2 Kb

• Ole G. Mellem
  He was born in 1853, being the first white child born in Worth County.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  11.3 KB with picture

• Alonzo F. Miller
  Deceased civil war veteran from Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.5 KB

• Edward H. Miller
  Retired farmer living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.7 Kb

• Willaim E. Miller
  Farmer in Deer Creek township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.6 Kb

• Anton Michalek
  Farmer of Bohemian decent living in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Roy G. Mitchell
  Postmaster at Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Ole O. Moen
  Farmer in Danville township who was born in Norway in 1863.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6 KB

• Gottlieb J. Mueller
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  66.4 Kb with pictures

• Erick H. Myli
  Farmer in Danville Township born in 1870.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  4.4 Kb

• Eric Myli Family - Growing Up On a Worth County Farm
  Biographical Sketch by Ethel Myli Bergdale. (220 kb with pictures)

• Halgrim H. Myli
  Farmer in Hartland Township born in Norway in 1846.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.9 Kb

• Ole H. Myli
  Farmer in Danville Township born in Norway in 1849.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.9 Kb

• C. C. Narum
  Druggist in Northwood - born in Ohio.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Gunder Narvesen
  Farmer in Lincoln township - born in Norway in 1842.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.1 Kb

• Nels J. Nelson
  Farmer in Kensett Township - born in Norway in 1849.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  22 KB with picture

• George M. Olsen
  Farmer in Barton township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  4.6 Kb

• Ole G. Olson
  Farmer in Barton township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• George F. Olson
  Farmer in Danville township who was born in Norway in 1868.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Herbrand L. Olson
  Retired farmer living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Mervin Parker
  Farmer and horticulturist living in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• K. S. Paulson
  Banker in Joice.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Paul A. Paulson
  Retired farmer living Northwood. He was born in Wisconsin in 1843.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Conrad W. Paulus
  Railroad agent at Grafton.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Peter M. Pedersen
  Former Wisconsin resident; now Worth county farmer
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• John Pence
  Retired farmer living in Fertile.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Orra F. Perkins
  Retired merchant and civil war veteran living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• John I. Peterson
  Farmer in Danville township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Hon. S. O. Peterson
  Northwood resident appointed Bank Examiner of the State of Iowa in 1881.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
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• Edwin Pike
  Retired farmer in Deer Creek township - born in England.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Edwin and Diana Pike
  Edwin Pike was born in 1836 in England, the son of John and Jemina Pike.
  Biographical Sketch submitted by Kermit Kittleson.
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• Fred G. Pike
  Farmer in Deer Creek township - born in England.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• William H. Pixley
  Farmer in Grove township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Dr. Charles W. Powell
  Doctor in Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Adam Ramsay
  Farmer in Deer Creek township who was born in Scotland in 1842.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Claus J. Randall
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• J. F. Rhodes
  First white child born in Fertilte Township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• William Rhodes
  Early farmer and mill owner in Fertile township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
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• Peter M. Reinsmoen
  Farmer in Bristol Township born in 1888.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Charles W. Remore
  Postmaster in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Christ B. Reyerson
  Farmer in Hartland township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Thomas L. Ringham
  Retired merchant living in Northwood - Born in Norway.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Hans O. Roslien
  Farmer in Lincoln township who was born in Norway in 1858.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  3.8 Kb

• Lars O. Roslien
  Farmer in Danville township - born in Norway.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Simon O. Roslien
  Farmer in Danville township - born in Norway in 1854.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Ole A. Roslien
  Farmer in Lincoln township - born in Norway in 1866.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• George H. Rossiter
  Farmer in Lincoln township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• George C. Rowe
  Retired farmer living in Joice.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Edward Rustad
  Businessman and farmer living in Northwood. He was born in near Northwood in 1856.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Arne O. Rye
  Son of Ole and Christina (Methus) Rye
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• G. A. Rye
  Retired farmer living in Fertile.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Edwin M. Sabin
  Lawyer in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Theodore J. Sage
  Farmer in Hartland Township born in 1869.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Charles W. Sanders
  Doctor living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Frank Scammon
  Founder of the Worth County Index who lives in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Frank W. Schmidt
  Proprietor of meat market in Northwood. He was born in 1865.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• F.W. Schulte
  Son of John and Justina (Otting) Schulte, born in 1870.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.6 Kb

• H.H. Schulte
  Son of John and Justina (Otting) Schulte, born in 1863.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• John Schulte
  Son of John and Justine (Otting) Schulte, born in 1868 in Clayton, Iowa.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Alvin Schultz
  Manager of Farmers Elevator in Grafton. He was born in 1885.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Carl M. Sheimo
  Merchant in Fertile. He was born in 1891..
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Clarence O. Sheimo
  Merchant in Fertile, born in 1877.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Ed. E. Sheka
  Farmer in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• William H. Sheka
  Farmer in Union township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Marcus Severson
  Farmer (deceased) in Fertile township - born in Norway.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Bella L. Sherven
  County superintendent of Schools
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Hon. John M. Slosson Sr.
  Kensett township farmer elected to the Iowa General Assembly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• John A. Tenold
  Farmer in Hartland township, born in 1861.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.6 Kb

• Ole A. Tenold
  Merchant in Northwood, born in 1859.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  7.3 Kb

• W. C. Thomas
  Merchant in Meltonville.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• C. H. Thompson
  Cashier at the Farmers Savings Bank in Hanlontown.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• L. O. Thompson
  Grain dealer in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Sam O. Thompson
  Proprietor of Buick garage in Northwood, born in 1885.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.5 Kb

• Albert A. Thompto
  Businessman in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Henry Thornton Toye
  President of Worth County State Bank in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Nels Thorson
  County supervisor living in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  6 Kb

• Rev. T. A. Togerson
  Early Lutheran pastor in Silver Lake, Bristol and surrounding communites.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1883
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• Andrew Walser
  Farmer in Northwood.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.4 Kb

• John F. Walser
  Famer in Deer Creek township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Charles Frederick Wardall
  Retired lumber, grain and coal merchant of Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• Armont E. Weieneth
  Assistant cashier of the Farmers' Savings Bank of Manly.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
  3.7 Kb

• George H. Whitcomb
  Autobiography; Northwood, Iowa, in November, 1917.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• E. E. White
  Manager and treasurer of Fertile Lumber Co.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5.5 Kb

• Henry Eugene Wiley
  Businessman in Northwood, born in 1869.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Henry H. Wiley
  Famer in Deer Creek township.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• John H. Willing
  Deceased miller in Northwood
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
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• William A. Willing
  Lawyer in Northwood
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918.
  5 Kb

• Joseph H. Yezek
  His parents immigrated in 1856 from Bohemia and were early settlers in Bristol Township. Contains a detailed account of the hardships they endured.
  Biographical Sketch from HISTORY OF MITCHELL & WORTH COUNTIES, 1918
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• Complete set of Worth County biographies in the 1918 history book.

• Worth County biographies in the 1883 history book.

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Last Update: 5/26/2009