Mrs. L. S. Amy, was a conspicuous pioneer. Business-like in her habits, she acquired a handsome competence and reared a family of one son and four daughters. She is still with us, but quite infirm, at 87 years of age.

Mrs. Dr. Ballard, has endeared herself to the people by her generous donation to the W. C. A. Hospital. She came in the early '50's, and has reared a family, most of which she survives.

Mrs. Amelia Bloomer, her name is conspicuous in the literary world. Always in advance of the great procession for the uplifting of womankind, she did her work and did it well, and lived to see in a large part the good results of her labors.

Mrs. Hardin Davis, has the honor of being the first white woman to settle here, coming with her husband and family in 1838. She was the mother of Richard and the late D. Hardin and Mrs. Cromwell of Sidney, IA. Her husband was sent by President Van Buren to instruct the “Pottawattamies” on their arrival here. The soldiers, who accompanied them, after building a little fort on the hill, rear of the present site of Mrs. Clausen's house in the First Ward, built a small log dwelling near the big spring by Grace Church, where for a time she reared her family, which became some of our most respected citizens.

Mrs. Henry Delong, came at an early day, and for many years has devoted her time and many years has devoted her time and energies to religious work, mostly among those least able to contribute to the established churches.

Mrs. David DeVol, came in 1847, first to "Winter Quarter's," as it was then called, about five miles north of what is now the center of Omaha, then moving back here, having all their worldly goods on a wagon drawn by two yoke of oxen. Among them were three hens and a rooster in a tub, and, while coming over, each of the hens laid an egg, which was considered a good omen and contributed to their first meal in Kanesville. Kind and gentle, loving and tender, she was such that any one of the greatest of men might be proud to call mother. She left some three years ago for the better land, her aged husband, one son, P. C. DeVol; and two daughters, Mary and Mrs. W. R. Vaughan, surviving her.

Mrs. Sylvanus Dodge, was a woman of more than common ability, which she has transmitted to her children, the eldest of whom, Gen. G. M., has achieved a national reputation. She was also the grandmother of Miss Caroline Dodge, the first female practitioner at the bar of Pottawattamie County.

Mrs. Dr. Ellsworth (afterwards Snodderly), was the pioneer female physician. She had quite a large practice, and for thirty years, in all kinds of weather, her carriage was a familiar object on our streets, but her work is done, she passed away a few years ago.

Mrs. William Garner, came in 1847, and had barely gotten settled when her husband was mustered in for the Mexican War. It then devolved upon her to care for her little family and manage the farm, which she did in good shape until his return. Until the death of her husband, about five years ago, she lived on their large farm a few miles east of the city. After that she came to the city, where she is enjoying the evening of life in the ease and comfort to which a long life of industry and frugality entitles her.

Mrs. Francis Guittar, although coming here later, was a conspicuous pioneer, having lived with her husband among the Indians in what was the Missouri Territory (now Nebraska). Her husband, being a trader in the employ of the American Fir Company, brought her in close contact with the Indians, and she was expected to dispense a generous hospitality, which she did in her little one-room house, frequently cooking for and feeding as many as twenty at a time. She is still with us, a matronly woman, with her hair whitened, but looking well.

Mrs. William Folsom, came in 1847. She was one of six sisters, maiden name was Clark, originally from Lebanon, N. Y., were all what you might call brilliant women. She was fond of company, although frugal and domestic in her habits, and was a firm believer in the doctrines of the Latter Day Saints. She lived here until '59 or '60, when the family moved to Salt Lake City. Her daughter, Amelia, was a brilliant woman and became the wife of Brigham Young, and still lives in that city.

Mrs. W. W. Maynard, has also shown ability as a writer and assisted her husband in his editorial work on "The Nonpareil" of long ago.

Mrs. Perry, appears to have helped pioneer in music, who brought the first piano, and there are elderly men here that, as barefooted boys stood, under her window to hear the wonderful music.

Mrs. G. G. Rice, belongs to the distinction of being the wife and co-laborer of the first gentile minister and is still with us.

Mrs. G. A. Robinson claims the honor of being the first gentile woman to make her home in Council Bluffs, locating here in 1850. With her own hands she made a bureau and planed the rough floor, of her home, besides making many other articles to add to the comfort and convenience of her surroundings.

Mrs. W. H. Robinson, was the first gentile bride in Council Bluffs, Rev. G. G. Rice performing the ceremony.

Mrs. Rachel Swarner, came in 1847. She was a woman of sterling qualities, domestic and retiring in her habits, strictly honest in all her dealings, self-reliant and industrious. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. Davenport, on North First Street, until her death some eight years ago.

Mrs. Sylvester Smith, was another 1847 matron, of retiring, domestic habits. She reared a large family, of which G. F. and Spencer Smith are among us; also Will H., I. M. and Dr. V. L. Treynor are among her grandchildren.