Adams, D. D. D. D. Adams, of the firm of Devore & Adams, auctioneers and commission merchants—who established business at Sioux City in 1869—was born in 1848; served in the U. S. A. one and one-half years under Colonel La Grange, in Co. B., 1st W. C. He lost a brother at Helena, Ark., who was captain of the company. Previous to coming to this place, the subject of this sketch was engaged in business three years in Wis.
Akin, A. A. Akin, of the firm of Akin & Shulson, dealers in staple and fancy groceries, confectionery, etc., Chicago House, 4th St., Sioux City, Ia., was born in Otsego county, N. Y., March 8th, 1810. In 1827, he moved to Penn.; removed to Belvidere, Ill., in 1844; thence to Elgin, and from there to Chicago in 1852, where he served as justice of the peace and police magistrate for seven years, and also practiced law. He received a commission from President Lincoln to recruit. In 1864, he moved to Kansas, where he was for several years register in the U. S. land office, in Augusta and Wichita; was postmaster for several years, and prosecuting attorney for Morris county. He then moved back to Chicago, and remained two years, after which he came to Sioux City, in 1878, and located permanently.
Anderson, Abel Abel Anderson, dealer in groceries and provisions, corner of 4th and Jackson Sts., was born in Sweden in 1856; came to America in 1874, and settled in Sioux City. He is now one of the leading grocers of the city; his sales average $25,000 per year.
Anderson, C. M. C. M. Anderson, photographer, was born in Sweden in 1849, came to America in 1852, and located in Chicago. In 1871, he moved to Rock Island, Ill. While there he took charge of a gallery and learned the art of photography. He came to Sioux City in 1878; married Bertha Jorgenson, of Manitowoc, Wis. They have two children-- Emineretta and John E.John Anderson, of the firm of Anderson & Olson, dealers in boots, shoes, rubbers, etc., opposite High School building, was born in Sweden in 1813; came to America in 1869, and settled in Sioux City; married Anna Anderson. They have four children— Mary, Albert, Carrie and Oscar.
Anthon, F. W. F. W. Anthon, of the firm of Tiedeman & Anthon, dealers in staple and fancy groceries, cigars, tobacco, etc., established business in 1875. He was born in Germany in 1836; came to America in 1857, and settled in Davenport, Ia.; removed to Sioux City in 1870, and was for three years in charge of the Chicago Hotel.
Atwood, L. B. L. B. Atwood, liveryman, established business in 1866; was born in Livermore, Maine; came west and settled in Sioux Falls, Dakota, in 1858; and the same year came to Sioux City, which makes him one of the pioneers of this place. He has been a member of the city council, and held other minor offices. He is one of Sioux City's representative citizens.
Babue, Frank X. Frank X. Babue, of the firm of Payette & Babue—shop opposite High School building—was born in Montreal, Canada in 1842; came to the U. S. in 1854, and settled in N. Y. He moved to Mass.; thence to Connecticut; thence to Vermont, and in 1875, he came to Sioux City. He married Medrise Delier, of Canada. They have five sons—Albert, Frank, Willie, Alphonso and Edmund.
Barnard, R. C. R. C. Barnard, station agent and telegraph operator, was born in the District of Columbia in 1829; removed to Neb. in 1857. He platted the town site of Grand Island; removed to Omaha in 1863, where he was city engineer for several years; in 1868 removed to Council Bluffs, and engaged in the dry goods business, and in 1870 came to Sloan and engaged in the mercantile business with Beal & Evans. In 1873 he took charge of his present office.
Beck, John John Beck, proprietor of the Sioux City planing mills. This mill was established Aug. 22nd, 1871. In this year the building was enlarged, and machinery added, by Mr. B. and partner. In 1881, Mr. B. became sole proprietor. The amount of business transacted by the establishment, is about $12,000 per annum. Mr. Beck was born in Somerset county, Penn., in 1833; came west in 1857, and settled in Sioux City, and is therefore one of the oldest settlers of Sioux City. He was engaged in contracting and building for eighteen years; has served as city alderman two years. He married Nancy Culbertson, and has four children—Irene, Maggie, Eva and William E.
Bedford, A. D., M.D. A. D. Bedford, M. D., was born in Pa., in 1848; graduated from Alleghany College in 1873; studied two terms at Tubingen, Germany, in 1874 and 1875. He was a teacher in the military school at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., during the year 1876, and in 1877, graduated from the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Came to Iowa, and practiced medicine in Waterloo two years, and came to Sioux City in 1879; was married in June, 1880, to R. McNeil, of Waterloo.
Bedford, M. E. M. E. Bedford, of the firm of Bedford Brothers, dentists, began the practice of dentistry in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1866; in 1872, located in Worthington, Minn., and engaged in the practice in Sioux City in 1876, with his brother, L. N. Bedford, who, with his assistant, R. F. Merrick, travels in Southern Minn., Northern Iowa, Southeastern Dakota and Eastern Neb., in the practice of dentistry in all its branches.
Beggs, Geo. W. Geo. W. Beggs, M. D., is the son of the Rev. S. R. Beggs, the author of "Early Methodism in the West." He was born in Ill., in 1837, graduated from Evanston College in the literary department, and received the degree of A. M., and from the Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1862, where- he received the degree of D. D. During the late war, he was surgeon of the 105th Ill. regiment, and was with Gen. Sherman in his famous march to the sea. He came to Sioux City in 1866, and was married in 1865 to Lillian A. Sims. They have three daughters—Lizzie, Bertha and May.
Bennetts, A. L. A. L. Bennetts, proprietor of the New York Fruit Store—established business in 1879—was born in N. Y., in 1826; came west to Wis. in 1848, and, after traveling about, finally located at Fort Winnebago. He afterwards moved to Minnesota; from there to Saginaw, Mich.; thence to 0.; then back to Mich.; from there to Chicago, and then to this city. He served in the late war two years under Gen. Burnside, in the 9th army corps. He has held various town offices. He married Grace Brigham, of Wis. They have three children.
Bolton, Hon. J. H. Hon. J. H. Bolton, clerk of the circuit and district courts of Woodbury county, was born in Cleveland, 0., in Jan., 1846; graduated at Harvard college in 1868. In 1869, he came to Sioux City, and engaged in the practice of law, which he continued until 1873, when he retired from business. He was elected to the 17th General Assembly and in 1879, was elected to his present office. He married Sarah Thornton--now deceased—who was the daughter of James Thornton, the present consul to Aspinwall.
Booge, James E. James E. Booge, of the firm of J. E. Booge & Co., pork packers, was born in Pittsford, Rutland county, Vt.; came to Sioux City in 1858, and has been engaged in his present business since 1869. This firm sells their hams for the north and west; mess pork to the north, and the government; their sides for the local trade and the south, and their lard to Chicago. Capital required in operating the business, about $500,000. During the year, 1881, they erected extensive buildings of brick and stone, five stories high, at a cost of $100,000. The works cover an area of five acres. They have every modern appliance, fertilizing works, etc., and employ in the busiest season, about 300 men, and run both winter and summer seasons, with a capacity, respectively, of 1,500 daily in winter, and500 in summer. J. E. Booge, Esc., who founded the establishment, is resident partner and entire manager. The works have ample side-tracks connecting with every road in the city.
Borman, C. C. Borman, proprietor of Columbia House, on the corner of Fourth and Water streets, established business in 1870. He has good stabling accommodations connected with the premises. Mr. B. was born in Germany in 1826. He was in the German military service six years; came to America in 1854, and settled in Alleghany City, Pa. He removed to Johnston, Pa.; thence to Omaha; thence to Sioux City, in 1868. In 1879, he was township trustee for this town. He married Federika Seller. They have five children—Lena, Mina, Elizabeth, Charles and Oscar.
Brennan, John John Brennan, attorney-at-law; commercial collections, a specialty.
Broadbent, R. A. R. A. Broadbent, proprietor of livery stable, on Douglas street, between 4th and 5th streets; established business in 1869. He was born in Ill., in 1844. He moved to Fayette county, Iowa, and came to Sioux City in 1868. He served in the late war two years in Co. F, 9th I. I., under Captain Guinn.
Brouillette, Napoleon Napoleon Brouillette, dealer in groceries and provisions, was born in Montreal, Canada, Aug. 15th, 1852; came to the U. S. in 1869, and settled in Sioux City. He entered the. employ of H. D. Booge & Co., where he remained three years; was then employed in the store of Joe Marks three years; then was with Geo. W. Felt, and after that, with J. B. Barringer two and one-half years. He married Jennie Irwin, of this place. They have three children —Maud, Henry and William.
Brunk, N. C. N. C. Brunk, proprietor of grocery store and restaurant, was born in Virginia in 1852; served as postmaster in Va. four years. In Oct., 1881, came west, and settled in Sioux City. He was station agent for the B. & 0. R. R., for some time. He married Carrie Hite, of Middletown, Va..
Bucknam, E. H. E. H. Bucknam, of the firm of J. P. Dennis & Co., was born in Washington Co., Maine, in 1843; moved to Toledo, 0., in 1866; thence to Chicago, where he remained until 1868, when he came to this place, and entered the above firm.
Carlin, Phil Phil. Carlin, County Recorder, is a native of Ill.; came to Iowa in 1860, and settled in Clinton Co.; removed to Woodbury Co., in 1871, and located at Union; was elected to his present office in 1880, and removed to Sioux City the same year.
Clark, Willis G. Willis G. Clark, attorney at law and justice of the peace, was born in Penobscot Co., Maine, in 1853. He came to Minn. with his parents in 1857, and settled in Dakota Co. He is a graduate of Browns University, of Providence, R. I. He came to Sioux City in 1878, and was elected justice of the peace in 1880. Mr. C. has been actively engaged in local politics, and is a rising young attorney.
Clingan, H. B. H. B. Clingan, of the firm of H. B. & C. E. Clingan, physicians and surgeons, was born in 0., in 1822; is a graduate of the Cleveland Medical College. He practiced in 0., from 1848 to 1855; then moved to Benton Co., Iowa, and practiced there until 1877, when he came to Sioux City and opened his present office with his son C. E. Clingan.
Comeau, M. A. M. A. Comeau, carpenter and joiner,—shop opposite High School building—was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada; came to the U. S. and settled in Mass., in 1863. He removed to this place in 1879, and engaged in his present business. He married Mary Gelines, of Canada. They have four children—Malvinas, Edwin, Emma and Charles.
Conniff, T. H., Jr. T. H. Conniff, Jr., attorney at law and justice of the peace, is a son of T. H. Conniff, of Houston, Minn., who has represented that state in the legislature, and was district attorney for several years. The subject of this sketch settled in Sioux City in 1869, is a graduate of the State University, and was admitted to the bar at Des Moines.
Corrigan, W. H. W. H. Corrigan, proprietor of sample room, No. 26 Pearl St. was born in Ozaukee Co., Wis., in 1850; come to this place in 1874, and entered the employ of the proprietor of the Washington House. He married Emma Shiable, of Sioux City. They have one child—Willie.
Cottrell, Warren H. Warren H. Cottrell was born in Renssellaer Co., N. Y., in 1852; removed to Waterloo, Ia.; graduated from the State University at Iowa City in the class of '79, and came to Sioux City, Nov. 15th, 1880. He is now a member of one of the leading agricultural implement firms of this place.
Crowell, A. H. A. H. Crowell, of the firm of Crowell & Martin, commission merchants and wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic goods, green and dried fruits, confectionery, etc., corner of 3rd and Pearl streets, was born in Mass. in 1838; followed sailing eleven years; has visited almost every foreign clime, and is a man of wide experience. During the late war he was on a government transport. He located in Benton Harbor, Mich., where he engaged in the dry goods business. In April, 1880, he came to this place, where he embarked in his present business, under the firm name of Crowell .& Co.; afterwards, Geo. N. Martin became a partner. The firm name was changed to its present name. This is the only exclusive commission house in the city.
Cunningham, Jesse M. Jesse M. Cunningham, the leading hatter of the city, was born in N. Y. in 1858; came to Sioux City in 1869, and engaged in business with his father, until in April, 1881, he entered his present business.
Cutler, C. W., M.D. C. W. Cutler, M. D., was born in Winneshiek Co., la., in 1858; moved with his parents in 1871 to Osage: graduated from Cedar Valley Seminary in 1877, and from Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1880; practiced medicine in Osage one year, and in 1881, located in Sioux City. Although his arrival is of comparatively recent date, he is already in the enjoyment of a lucrative practice.
Davelaar, John John Davelaar, of the firm of Davelaar Brothers, house, sign and ornamental painters—shop on Douglas street, between 3rd and 4th streets—established in 1879. He was born in Holland in 1838, came to America in 1848, and settled in Pittsburg, Pa.; moved to Wis., and in 1875, came to Sioux City, where he was engaged in the car shops several years. He served in the Union Army four and one-half years in the 1st Missouri L. A., was orderly sergeant, and has been county commissioner of Armstrong county, Dak. Bart Davelaar, of the above firm, was born in Holland in 1831; came to America in 1848, and settled in Pa.; removed to Wis., and in 1873 came to this place; was in the employ of Dineen Bros.
Davis, Hon. S. T. Hon. S. T. Davis attorney at law and dealer in real estate, was born in Pa. in 1828; was educated at Alleghany College, at Meadville, Pa.; came to Sioux City in 1856, and has been identified with many leading enterprises for the benefit of his adopted city. He was the founder of the Sioux City Journal, and with others organized the S. C. & St. P. R. R. and has taken an active interest in the construction of other roads leading into the city. He was appointed by President Lincoln register of the U. S. land office, which position he held eighteen months. He was elected to the state senate to fill a vacancy made by the resignation of Judge Oliver. Mr. D. was mayor of the city in 1871, and was prosecuting attorney for several years. He owns large landed property and business property in the city.
Davis, M. B. M. B. Davis, attorney at law, was born in Grafton county, N. H., in 1837; enlisted in the late war in 1861 in Co. I, 1st R. I. C.; served in that regiment two years, and then enlisted in Co. I, 1st N. H. C., and served from March, 1863, to August 1865; enlisted as a private, and came out a commissioned officer. He was taken prisoner at Paris, Va., and exchanged at the end of four weeks, and again taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., and escaped and reached the Union army at Harper's Ferry. He was again taken prisoner by Wade Hampton's troops, and taken to Richmond, and removed to Castle Thunder; thence to Salisbury, N. C., and was paroled in the spring of 1865 at Wilmington, N. C. He was engaged as a cavalry scout most of the time during his service. He came to Fort Madison, Ia., in 1866, where he practiced law until 1875, when he came to this city and opened an office.
Davis, M. C. M. C. Davis, one of the proprietors of city mill and elevator, was born in Pittsford, Rutland county, Vt., in 1835. He has been engaged in the milling business since 1855; came to Sioux City in 1869 and erected the elevator in 1870. The elevator has a capacity of 70,000 bushels; the mill was built in 1871, has a capacity of 125 barrels of flour per day, and employs 15 men.
Deming & Hatch Deming & Hatch, dentists, are former residents of Vt. They came to this city in Nov., 1880, and opened their present office Their practice is extensive and remunerative.J. P. Dennis, of the firm of Dennis & Co., was born in Somerset county, Maine, in 1832, removed to N. Y. in 1851; thence to Dubuque, Ia., in 1853, and to this city in 1867. He served his country in the late war from 1862 until 1863 in Co. G, 40th 1. I.
Denton, J. W. J. W. Denton, of the late firm of Flinn & Denton, of the Central meat market, was born in Keokuk, Ia., in 1856; moved to Neb. in 1859, and in 1872 to Council Bluffs; came to this city in 1879.
DePee, A. A. DePee, proprietor of the National House, corner of 3d and Nebraska streets, has lately remodeled and refurnished this hotel, and made it one of the best $1.00 per day houses in the city; has no bar connected with the house. He was born in Ind., in June, 1836, and removed in 1856 to Wis.; came to Iowa in April, 1869, and settled on a homestead in Woodbury county, where he farmed six and one-half years. He served in the U. S. A. one year, in .Co. H, 46th W. V. I., under Captain Hoskins and Colonel Lovell.
Devore, George George Devore, auctioneer, was born in Bedford county, Pa., in 1834; came to Sioux City in 1869, prior to which he was in business in Ill. He was justice of the peace twelve years, and has held other town offices; he has followed his present business since 1865.
Dorman, Thomas Thomas Dorman, baker and confectioner—No. 56. Pearl St.— was born in England in 1841; came to America in 1863, and settled in Chicago; removed to Omaha, Neb., 1867. During the late war he served two years under Gen. Myers. He married Amelia Gibbons, and has two children—Annie and Arthur.
Doss, Christ Christ Doss, proprietor of the Milwaukee House—located near depot—was born in Mecklingburg. Germany, in 1836; came to America in 1854, and settled in 0., where he learned carpentry. Thence he removed to Dubuque, Ia.; came to this city in 1857, and was one of its pioneers. He married-Mary Sohl, of Germany. They have five children—one son and four daughters.
Douglass, George, M. D. George Douglass, M. D. was born in Canada in 1843; graduated in 1868 from the E D.,Eclectic Medical College of Ohio; came to Iowa in 1870, and settled in Iowa county. He removed to Sioux City in 1872, where he is now in the practice of his profession. He held the office of county physician for several years, and in 1871, he married Sarah Tufts, daughter of John Tufts, of Grinnell. Iowa. They have one son—Bruce.
Drumm, L. H. L. H. Drumm, proprietor of the Washington meat market, which is one of the finest markets in the west, with all of the appurtenances that would do credit to an eastern city—was born in Bavaria in 1839; came to America in 1861 and settled in Cincinnati, 0.; removed to Lyons, Ia.; thence to New Frankfort, Mo., and from there came to Sioux City. He married Helena Bitteghaffer, and has two children—Nellie H. and Eddie L.
Eisenbess, Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Eisenbess, pastor of the First German Lutheran church, was born in Germany in 1851; came to America in 1870, and located at Fort Wayne, Ind., where he founded Concordia College. He then attended St. Louis college three years. He removed to Dixon county, Neb., by special call of the newly formed congregation, to do missionary work for this denomination; came to this city in 1878, and founded a church with fourteen members, which was incorporated in Jan., 1879. He married D. Steinmeyer, of St. Louis, and has two children—Dorothy and Ludmilla.
Elliott, D. D. Elliott, dealer in crockery, glass, wood and willow ware, house, hotel and steamboat furnishing goods, established this business in 1870; his establishment was destroyed by fire Dec. 5th, 1875; reopened Dec. 7th, of the same year. The building has two stories and basement, all of which he occupies, carrying one of the largest stocks of goods of this description west of Chicago. He was born in Pa.; has been in Ia. twenty years; was formerly in business in Iowa City. H. E. Sawyers, head salesman, for the above firm, has been connected with this house for more than twelve years. He was born in Davis county, Ia., in 1856; came to this city with his parents in 1857, where he has made his home ever since.
Farr, J. D. J. D. Farr, of the firm of Smith & Farr, wholesale dealers in butter and eggs, was born in Lewis county, N. Y., in 1843; came west in 1876; started in business with a small capital, and now does a business of one-half a million per annum.
FERRIS Family
Mr. William A. Ferris, age 26 & Miss Sarah M. Gardner, age 24, married on October 5, 1885 in the Circuit Court of Woodbury County. The Record of the Certificate of Marriage was recorded on 10/6/1885. The witness of the marriage is Scott Gardner of of Woodbury, Iowa. (Scott is thought to be Sarah's brother.)
William "Albert" Ferris born 1859 in Springfield, Illinois to William C. Ferris (born apprx 1820, New York) & Eliza Dennis (born apprx. 1835 in Tennessee) to Harvy Dennis (born 1803) & Catherine Blair. William "Albert's" parents, William & Eliza were married in 1853, Macoupin, Illinois. William "Albert" is in the 1860 census in Illinois with his parents & 2 brothers: Amos H. & George D. The family does not appear together in any census after the 1860 census in Illinois. In 1880 Census in Kansas, "Albert" & George appear together.
Sarah Melinda Gardner born 1860 in Muscatine County, Iowa to Elisha Gardner & MaryAnn Raupe (both parents born in New Jersey)
"Albert" & Sarah were farmers, and born to them were 4 children, & 1 adopted child.
Children born to "Albert" Ferris & Sarah M. Gardner of Woodbury County Iowa:
1. 1886 - Clarence Harvy Ferris born Willow, Iowa
"Clarance Harvy Ferris, son of Albert & Sarah M. Ferris born in Willow, Iowa.....Baptized by A. Judson Seangdell on February 2, 1890 in the Methodist Episcopal Church" (per Bapt. Certificate)
2. 1888 - Hattie Almeta Ferris born Climbing Hill, Iowa
3. 1893 - George L. Ferris born Climbing Hill, Iowa & died at age 1 in 1894
4. 1898 - Chester W. Ferris born Climbing Hill, Iowa & died at age 1 in 1899
5. 1897-1898 adoption of Charlie Ferris (born 1897) in Iowa (parents unknown; thought to be relatives)
In 1903, Sarah died of tuberculosis. She was buried in Willow Twp, Woodbury County, Iowa. Buried: Holly Spring, IA with her 2 deceased infants & her parents Elisha Gardner & Mary Ann Raupe.
In 1905, the family farm was sold. Albert moved his children, Clarence, Hattie & Charlie to the West Coast.
Submitted by Clarence Ferris' granddaughter, Lisa, email: lisamail@verizon.net
Fessenden, S. S. S. S. Fessenden is the proprietor of the China Hall. This business was established in 1863; purchased 1871 by J. H. Fessenden, and by its present owner in 1877. Mrs. F. is a native of Cincinnati, (). J. H. Fessenden is a native of Concord, N. H., and is at present extensively engaged in mining in Col.
Flinn, M. L. M. L. Flinn, of the firm of Flinn & Lessenich, proprietors of the Central meat market, (business was established in 1881), was born in Woodstock, Ill., in 1852; moved to Chicago, where he lived eight years, and came to this city in 1868. He was chief clerk in the St. P. R. R. shops for nine years, and worked three years on the S. C. & P. R. R. He married Mary M. Wilkins, and has three children—Grace M., Frank M. and an infant.Wm. S. Follis, dealer in real estate and insurance agent, does a general fire and marine insurance business.
Follis, P. P. Follis, proprietor of the Sioux City House, was born in Ireland in 1817; came to America in 1843, and settled in Fall River, Mass. He removed to Dubuque, Ia., Sept. 15th, 1845, and from there to this city in 1868. He has served as school director and in other town official capacities. He married Margaret Conway. They have four children—William S., Mary, Michael E. and Ellen.
Frazey, J. W. J. W. Frazey, of the firm of Frazey & Bedford, physicians, was born in Pa., in 1833; studied medicine at Cleveland, 0., and also at Ann Harbor, Mich., and graduated from Chicago Medical College; has been in the practice of his profession since 1853; was married to Rebecca Shertzer in 1853, and has one child—Ada, now the wife of Dr. C. E. Clingan.
Gerard, P. F. P. F. Gerard, proprietor of the sample room, newly fitted up and opened—Pearl st., between 3rd and 4th sts.—was born in 0. in 1845; came to Iowa in 1855, and settled ten miles west of Marengo; removed to this city in 1870. He served in the late war about one year in Co. B, 9th Ill. C.
Gibbs, P.P. P. P. Gibbs, proprietor of the St. Elmo Hotel, between 5th and 6th streets, was born in Pittsfield; Vt., in 1821; moved thence to Brandon, where he served eighteen years as a magistrate, and held many municipal and other offices of public trust. He was married in 1873 to Adeliza Sargent, of Pittsford, Vt. and has one child—Irving. In June, 1881, Mr. Gibbs located in Sioux City, and assumed the proprietorship of the hotel above mentioned, which he has ever since continued to conduct to the satisfaction of an increasing public patronage.
Gibbs, S. O. S. O. Gibbs, proprietor of American House—Jennings St. between 3rd and 4th Sts.—has newly refitted and refurnished his hotel with a view to accommodating the traveling public, farmers and boarders at reasonable rates. He was born in N. Y. in 1825; removed to Wis., in 1869. The same year he came to this city, where he worked at carpentering, and next opened a meat market. He served in the U. S. A., at Leavenworth, Kan., was treasurer of Concord township four years. In 1880 he visited Salt Lake City, Utah.
Gilbert, G. M. G. M. Gilbert, merchant tailor, was born in Brattleboro, Vt., in 1844, where he lived until 1862, when he enlisted in Co. B, 16th V. V. His term of enlistment expired a few days before the battle of Gettysburg, but his regiment took an active part in the engagement, and but few returned. He came to Ill. in 1864, and removed to this city in 1870. Mr. Gilbert established his business in Sioux City in 1873, and its the fruits of his proficiency and ability to please the purchasing public, has acquired a very extensive patronage of the most desirable kind, embracing, in addition to the Iowa trade, portions of Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Missouri.
Goodwin, G. W. G. W. Goodwin is of the firm of Goodwin & Mousseau, proprietors of the steam bakery. They are manufactures of crackers, and jobbers in confectionery—capacity, 60 bbls. per day—and the inventors of the cracker factory machine-made bread, which they find a ready sale for throughout this western country. He was born in Pa., in 1833; removed to Ill., in 1853, and settled at Dixon; then removed to Vinton, Ia., where he was engaged in the bakery business, under the name of Goodwin Bros. He served in the U. S. A. three years in Battery F, 1st 111. L. A., under Maj. T. Cheney. He was a corporal while in the service; came to this city in 1877, and is one of its substantial business men.
Gravel, Joseph Joseph Gravel, farmer and stock dealer, was born in Canada in 1843; came to the U. S. in 1856, and the next year located in Sioux City, where he was engaged in mercantile business for three years; then removed to Sergeant's Bluffs, and in 1870 removed to a farm near Sloan, and was the original owner of the town site of that place. He was appointed postmaster in 1866, and held the office two years, when he resigned. He is now engaged in stock-raising on a farm of about one thousand acres.
Griffin, John H. John H. Griffin, proprietor of candy factory—Fourth street— established business in 1879. He was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1857; came to this city in 1873, and was engaged as a compositor in The Journal office five years.
Guyton, B. A., M. D. B. A. Guyton, M. D., is a graduate from the University of Maryland in the class of '69. He settled in Sioux City in 1870, and engaged in the practice of his profession.
Haakinson, Edwin Edwin Haakinson, shipper and dealer in live stock, was born in Norway in 1844; came to America in 1861, and settled in Winnebago county, Wis. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. C, 1st Wis. Heavy Art.; served three years, and was soon after the battle of Lookout Mountain taken sick with the small pox, and taken to the foot of the mt., and left to die; was there alone six days, survived and returned to the company, and was detailed to Gen. Lester's headquarters as orderly, for six months; then was appointed mail carrier between Knoxville and Greenville, Tenn. When discharged he returned to Wis., and engaged in ship-building. In 1869 he removed to Sloan, and engaged in mercantile business until 1878, when he engaged in his present business. He owns 180 acres of land near this place, and about $30,000 worth of business property in Sioux City. He married Carrie Hansen, in 1869, and has three children—Emil H., Carl, and Herbert W. Has lost one child by death.
Hansen, F. S. F. S. Hansen, blacksmith, established business in 1878; was born in Germany in 1849, and came to America in 1869, and settled in Sioux City. He removed to Missouri Valley; thence among the Indians at Fort Berthold; thence to Plymouth county, La., and back to this city. He married Minnie F. Krouse, of this place, and has one child—George.
Hauer, John John Hauer, dealer in hardware—lower Fourth street--established business in 1881. He came to Sioux City in 1861; was employed as clerk in the Groninger hardware store. He enlisted in this city in the 14th I., under Col. Pattee, and served in the U. S. A. all through the rebellion; was commissary sergeant most of the time, also clerk in the commissary department. He married Julia Reinke, and has five children—Lena, Tillie, Willie, Otto and Emma.
Hayden, Capt. James Capt. James Hayden, proprietor of the Central House—cor. of 3rd and Jackson sts.—has newly opened and furnished the house. He was born in Dublin in 1835; followed sailing from 1846 to 1875; and was the owner of several vessels during that time. He served in the navy during the late war, and was quartermaster a part of the time.
Heberling, J. M. J. M. Heberling, express agent, was born in Pa. in 1846; came to Jackson county, Ia., in 1856, and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1878, where he was messenger of the C., N. W. R. R. between Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs. He came to this city in Aug., 1881. He married Lizzie Todd, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Heckman, L. A. L. A. Heckman, dealer in groceries, confectionery, etc.-4th at. —was born in Cleveland, 0, in 1857; came to this city in 1877, and was in the employ of D. H. Talbot, in the Land Title office until 1879, when he engaged in his present business.
Hilgers, H. H. Hilgers, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, flour, etc.-7th at., west side—was born in Germany in 1832, came to America in 1852, and settled in Galena, Ill.; removed to this city and engaged in farming for thirteen years, when his health failing him for that pursuit, he engaged in his present business. He has served as school director.
Hills, F. C. F. C. Hills, of the firm of Hills & McKercher, successors to Groninger, dealers in hardware, stoves, tinware, wagon stock, barbed wire, etc., sole agents for Adams & Westlake 's non-explosive coal oil stoves, also agents for rubber paint, galvanized iron cornice work a specialty—numbers 33 and 35, Pearl st.—was born in England in 1843, came to America in 1849, and settled in Oneida county, N. Y.; removed to Iowa in 1868, in the interest of the S. C. P. R. R. Co., and located in this city in March of that year. He was general traffic manager for the above road, and the first railroad agent in Sioux City. He served as 2nd sergeant in the late war in Co. E, 117th N. Y. I., under Col. Wm. R. Pease. Mr. McKercher, of the above firm, was born in Flint, Mich., and was for some times traveling salesman for a Chicago house. He came to this city in the winter of 1872-1873.
Hittle, John John Hittle, retail grocer—cor. 4th and Douglas sts—established business in 1873. He was born in Ohio in 1835; moved to Ind., and in 1855 removed to Des Moines, Ia. He came to Sioux City in 1856, and in the fall of that year went to Sioux Falls, where he built a cabin for a Dubuque town company, returning to this place before winter. He was a fur trader for some years, and then entered the employ of H. D. Booge & Co., where he remained for fifteen rears.
Holmes, B. S. B. S. Holmes, dealer in boots and shoes, clothing and gent's furnishing goods, was born in Norway in 1853; came to America in 1870, and settled in Chicago; came to this city in 1872 and engaged in the mercantile business; engaged in the boot and shoe business in 1880, and the 1st of Sept., 1881, he engaged in his present business.
Hopkins, C. W. C. W. Hopkins, carriage and sign painter and grainer—cor. Douglas and 5th sts.—was born in Pa., in 1830; moved to Wis., in 1840, and in 1850 removed to Cal.; thence to Australia; thence to London, Eng.; thence to Canada; thence to Wis.; thence to Missouri Valley Junction, Ia., where he had charge of the R. R. paint shop five years, moving thence to this city.
Hopkins, John John Hopkins, proprietor of sample room—Pearl street, between 5th and 6th—was born in 1862; came to Sioux City in 1867; was in the employ of E. J. Ressegieu for some time. He married Jennie Pickett.
Hoskins, J. C. C. J. C. C. Hoskins was born in N. H. in 1820; graduated at Dartmouth college in the class of '41; was engaged in teaching school five years, and afterward followed his profession, that of civil engineering. He was employed by the Cochituate Water works, and afterward by the B. & 0. R. R. Co., until the spring of 1857, when he came to this city. In 1863, he was appointed postmaster of Sioux City, and served in that capacity until June 30th, 1878. He was city engineer from 1858 to 1871; has been mayor of the city, and was justice of the peace twelve years; has served on the school board several terms. He was the first engineer for the S. C. & St. P. R. R., and made preliminary surveys, etc. Mr. Hoskins was a director of the Sioux City Savings bank, which was subsequently changed to the Sioux National bank, of which he continues to be a director.
Hoyt, C. F. C. F. Hoyt, proprietor of Sioux City Vinegar works, was born in Ill., in 1812; removed to Idaho in 1864, and engaged in mining for two years; located in this city in 1869 and went into the farm machinery business; established his present business in 1875.
Hubbard, Hon. E. H. Hon. E. H. Hubbard, attorney at law, was born in Rush county, Ind., in 1819; graduated from Yale College in the class of 1872, and was admitted to the bar in Sioux City, in 1874. He has represented Woodbury county in the state legislature.
Humphrey, W. B. W. B. Humphrey, proprietor of the Central book store, dealer in books, pictures, frames, paintings, wall paper, notions, periodicals, etc., No. 66, 4th street; came into possession of this business Nov. 22d, 1881. He was born in Maine in 1855; removed to Minneapolis, Minn., in 1870; thence to Sibley, where he was engaged in buying grain. From Sibley he came to this city. He was in the employ of the S. C. & St. P. R. R. company ten years, part of that time as station agent.
Ibs, C. P. C. P. Ibs, proprietor of Eastern meat market, established business in 1871; owns the buildings that he occupies, and in 1874 fitted up his place of business with all the late improvements at a cost of $1,500. He was born in Germany in 1843; came to America in 1870, and located in this city. He learned his trade in Germany, where he was employed for a number of years in a market.
J. Franz & Co. J. Franz & Co., brewers. The business of this firm is conducted by Mrs. M. Franz and Mrs. Kate Hensler, the widows of the former proprietors, both of whom died in the spring of 1881. The brewery was built in 1868, is 150x40 ft., has a capacity of 10,000 brls. per year, and has bottling works connected with it, whose capacity is about 250,000 bottles per year. The foreman, John Arensdorf, is a practical brewer, having learned the business at Sedan France, and is in every respect well fitted for the position which he now holds. The financial affairs are under the charge of C. F. Hoyt and J. R. White. The firm employs about fifteen men about the establishment.
Jackson, S. B. S. B. Jackson, ex-sheriff of Woodbury county, was born in Pa. in 1845; removed to Linn county, Ia., in 1864; thence to this city and engaged in the real estate business. He was elected mayor in 1877, and served three terms; was elected sheriff in 1879; his term expiring with the beginning of the present year; Mr. Jackson served two years in the late war in Co. B, 17th Pa. I.
Joy, Hon. Win. L. Hon. Win. L. Joy, president of the Sioux national bank of Sioux City, and member of the law firm of Joy & Wright, was born in Townshend, Windham county, Vt.: came to this city in 1855, and engaged in the practice of his profession with N. E. Hudson; he entered the present partnership in 1868. Mr. Joy was elected to the State legislature in 1864, and again in 1866.
Junk, James James Junk, wholesale dealer in liquors and cigars, was born in N. Y. city; removed to Iowa City, Ia., in 1861, and enlisted in Co. A, 41st Ia. I., was transferred to the 7th Ia. C., and served in the U. S. A. until 1866, under Gen. Sully, on the frontier. He established his present business in 1868.
Kearney, M. J. M. J. Kearney, dealer in groceries, provisions, etc.—established business in 1877. He was born in Ireland in 1856; came to America in Oct., 1875, and settled in New Haven, Conn.; removed to this city in 1876, where he has resided ever since, except one year spent in the Black Hills. He married Mary A. Toohey, of Sioux City, and had one child—Alice, now deceased.
Kirk, E. R. E. R. Kirk, postmaster, was born in Ottawa county, 0., in 1834; came to Sioux City in 1856, and in the following year engaged in the mercantile business, which business he continued until 1873; then held the office of deputy county treasurer; was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue in 1876, and was appointed postmaster in 1878. Mr. Kirk was married in 1859 to Mary P. Sawyers, and has five children—W. A., E. L., Charles, Frank and Mamie. W. A. Kirk, is deputy P. M., and E. L. Kirk is delivery clerk.
Klepsch, Frank Frank Klepsch, proprietor of the Iowa House, (formerly owner of the Milwaukee House), has newly furnished and opened this hotel, and solicits patronage. He was born in Germany in 1838; came to America in 1867, and located at La Crosse, Wis.; removed to this city in 1869.
Krummann, Samuel Samuel Krummann, proprietor of a fine dairy farm, (situated on Horse Shoe Lake, one and one-half miles from this city, and contains 45 acres) has in his dairy 36 milch cows, and owns a stock farm of 240 acres, situated four miles northeast of this city, on which he has 37 head of fine stock cattle, and nine head of horses. Mr. K. was born in Switzerland in 1830; came to America in 1852, and settled in Iowa in 1856. He was married in 1858 to C. Hacker, of Germany, and has five children—John, Samuel, Louis, Harry and Annie.
Kuhlman, B. B. Kuhlman, proprietor of the Madison Hotel—between Pearl and Water sts.—was born in Germany in 1829; came to America in 1859, settled in Chicago, and engaged in the grocery business. In 1876 he removed to this city, and took charge of the Merchants' Hotel. He married Barbara Masath, of Germany. Mr. K. was in the military service in his native country during three years.
Lambert, Charles Charles Lambert, dealer in harness, saddles, whips, etc.—corner of 4th and Nebraska sts.--was born in this city in 1858. He learned his trade with L. Humbert of this city, and engaged in his present business in 1879.
Langdon, J. P. J. P. Langdon handles goods on commission and buys and sells second-hand goods; clothing a specialty. He was born in Green county, Mo., in 1847; removed to Kansas City in 1871, and engaged in the wall paper business; came to this city in 1876, and was engaged in painting until 1880, when he established his present business. He married Emily Jane Pierce, of Canada.
Larson, Alex Alex. Larson, dealer in dry goods, notions and fancy goods, established business in 1881. He was born in Sweden, in 1847; came to America in 1869, and settled in Henry county, Ill.; removed to Mount Pleasant, Ia., in 1871; thence came to this city, and engaged in his present business. He was married to Huld Appelgren, of Sweden, and has two children—Gustave G., and Fredrick E. Mr. L. is now a naturalized citizen of the U. S.
Larson, A. C. A. C. Larson, proprietor of the Oriental Steam laundry—cor. of Pearl and 3rd sts.,—was born in Denmark in 1857; came to America in 1870, and settled in Iowa; came to this city in 1880. He married Lydia Oleson.
Lascelles, Arthur G. Arthur G. Lascelles was born near Chester, Chester county, Eng., July 31st, 1855; came to America in 1880, and settled in Sioux City. He intends soon to erect a brick livery barn on the corner of 6th and Douglas sts.-50x150 ft. in dimensions.
Lerch, William William Lerch, proprietor of billiard hall, was born in Germany in 1841; came to America in 1864. He has built several of the business blocks in this city, and engaged in his present business in 1870.
Lessenich, John John Lessenich, proprietor of the Chicago House, erected in 1881 at a cost of $12,000, and newly furnished throughout—cor. 4th and Jones sts.—was born in Prussia in 1826; came to America in 1854; removed to Chicago; from there to Sioux City in 1867, and built a hotel which burned in Feb., 1881. He has served as alderman, and also as township trustee.
Lindholm, P. L. P. L. Lindholm, dealer in furniture, established business in 1881. He was born in Sweden, in 1842; came to America in 1857, and settled in Boone, Ia.; removed to this city; thence to Yankton, Dak., and back to Sioux City in April, 1881. He married Ellen Ericson, of Sweden. They have five children—Annie, Albert, Emil, Henry and Frank.
Loft, E. A. E. A . Loft, of the firm of Corry & Loft, architects, was born in Dubuque, Ia., in 1855, and came to Sioux City in 1881.
Lower, G. W. G. W: Lower, former proprietor of Depot Hotel, was born in Onandaigua county, N. Y., in 1826; removed to Walworth county, Wis., in 1845; thence to Cedar Rapids, Ia., and to this city in 1868.
Lubert, Wm. Wm. Lubert, tailor, established business in 1850. He was born in Mecklingburg, Schmern, Germany, in 1815; came to America in 1851, and settled in Cleveland, 0. He removed to Bellefontaine; thence to Ill.; thence to this city. He married Henrietta Coner, and has four children—Gustavus, Jennie, Amelia and Carrie.
Luce, B. B. Luce, proprietor of a fine stock farm (situated eight miles northeast of Sioux City, in Woodbury county, and contains 240 acres), was born in Franklin county, Me., in 1838; came to this city in 1856, and engaged in blacksmithing until moving on to his farm. He married Louisa Meguier in 1855, and has six children —Harry, Fred, George, Jennie, Willie and Bartlett Louis.
Lynch, Walter W. Walter W. Lynch is of the firm of W. W. Lynch & Co., upholsterers and repairers of all kinds of furniture, manufacturers of the self-adjusting spring bed, and agents for the American bird call, for which articles agents are wanted. The firm are also agents for a number of periodicals. Mr. Lynch was born in N. Y. in 1850; came west and engaged in railroading until he came to this city in 1881. He married Mary A. Montgomery.
Lyon, H. A. H. A. Lyon, dealer in breech and muzzle loading guns, and all kinds of sporting goods and hunter's supplies. His machine shop is equipped with all kinds of machinery for repairing guns, and machinery of any kind. He also makes a specialty of safe work, such as opening safes whose locks have become unmanageable. In all, he has one of the finest gun establishments in the northwest. Mr. L. was born in Mass. in 1832; removed to Janesville, Wis., in 1854, and came to Sioux City in 1868; is now engineer for the fire steamer here.
Macready, A. A. Macready, was born in Scotland in 1821; was raised and educated in Glasgow, where he graduated in 1842; came to America in 1846, and located at Patterson, N. J., where he took the management of two spinning mills. Afterwards he was connected with the banking house of John Thompson, now Thompson Bros. He was then sent to Kentucky as agent of the Breckenridge coal and coal oil companies, which made the first coal oil ever made. Mr. M. sold the first two barrels of oil ever sold in America, in the autumn of 1855. In 1856, became to this city, where he brought a stock of goods, which he disposed of at Sergeant's Bluffs, where he built the first business house erected in Woodbury county, outside of Sioux City. He was appointed by President Lincoln agent of the Omaha Agency; was the first postmaster of Dakota City, and was appointed receiver in the land office at that place. He opened the first stage route from Fort Randall to Fort Dodge. In 1871, he retired from business.
Magee, D. A. D. A. Magee, of the firm of Hattenbach & Magee, grocers and wholesale dealers in cigars and tobacco, was born in Pa., in 1849; removed in 1855 to Davenport, Ia., and from there to Omaha in 1856, and engaged in milling. He came to this city in 1869, and took charge of the city mill and elevator until 1877, when he engaged in his present business. He is now serving his third term in the city council and is president of the Sioux City water works. He married Adelia Hattenbach in 1876, and has one child—Oliver G.
Malmquist, John John Malmquist, of the firm of M. C. Carlstrom, & Co., dealers in foreign and American marble—Douglas st., opposite Journal office— was born in Sweden 1836; came to America in 1871, and settled in Vt.; removed to Mich.; thence to Chicago, where he remained four years, and came to this city in 1880. He married Julia Brown. They have three children—Harry, Edwin and Nathaniel.
Marks, Constant R. Constant R. Marks, of the firm of Marks & Blood, attorneys at law, was born in Durham, Green county, N. Y., in 1841; graduated from the Albany law school, and in 1868 came to this city and opened his present office; in 1879 he was elected to the twelfth general assembly, and is at present a member of the school board. He served three months in the late war in Co. K, 8th Mass. V.
Martin, T. S. & J. P. T. S. & J. P. Martin, dealers in dry goods and notions, came to this city from Galena, Ill., in 1867, and in April, 1879, established the above business, and have one of the best stores of the kind in the city. T. S. Martin was in the wholesale grocery business in the Black Hills from 1877 to 1879.
Mattocks, F. P. F. P. Mattocks, of the firm of Mattocks & Pape, proprietors of the London meat market, and wholesale dealers in fish, was born in Pa., in 1852; came west with parents and settled in northeastern Ia. in 1858. He came to this city in 1869 and engaged in farming; has served as constable in Concord township one term. He married Lillian Gibbs, and has two children—Samuel O. and Walter F.
Maurer, Geo. Geo. Maurer, manufacturer of cigars and dealer in pipes and all smoking materials-4th. st.—was born in Austria in 1888; come to America in 1865, and settled in Cincinnati, 0.; in the spring of 1869 he came to this city, where in 1873 he established the above business. While in Austria he served in the military five years and three months. He married Philomena Brunner, and has six children—Theresa, George, Anna, Flora, Minna and _____.
McCarty, L. L. McCarty, dealer in groceries, provisions, produce and live stock—corner 6th and Pearl sts—established business in 1867. He was born in Ireland in 1838; came to America in 1857, and settled in Dubuque, Ia.; removed to Manchester, where he remained four years, and came to this city in 1867. In The Sioux City Register, of 1868, Mr. M's advertisement appears, there then being only one other similar advertisement in that paper, from this place. He has served as city treasurer, and was director of the Sioux City Savings bank—now National bank—and has served ten years as a member of the board of education. He married Eliza Clinton, of Manchester, in 1863. They have ten children— Thomas, Mary, Kate, Emma, Lizzie, Alice, Grace, Lawrence, Loretta and Helen.
McDonald, Daniel Daniel McDonald, sheriff of Woodbury county, was born in Livingston county, N. Y., in 1844; removed to Wis. with his parents in 1849, and lived there until August 15th, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. B, 28th Wis. V.; served until 1865, and participated in a number of noted battles, among them being Helena, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Spanish Fort battles. He came to this city in 1867, and engaged in the livery business; was deputy sheriff eight years, under John M. McDonald, and was elected to his present office in Oct., 1881.
McDougall, G. R. G. R. McDougall, dealer in musical instruments, sewing machines, sheet music, music books, and all musical supplies, No. 71 Douglas street, established business in 1872. He was born in Ft. Edwards, N. Y., in 1824; removed to this city in 1856, and is one of the pioneers. He engaged in building, and the first year of his residence, he with others erected about thirty buildings. He next engaged in the furniture business. He has served as treasurer of this place, and was the first city marshal of Sioux City; has been an alderman and school treasurer several terms. He married Mary Macready, of this city, and has one child—Jennie Bell.
Merrill, H. J. H. J. Merrill, proprietor of the Blue Front livery barn, (keeps first class turnouts), was born in Otsego county, N. Y., in 1838; removed to DeKalb county, Ill., in 1861, and thence to Sioux City. He served in the U. S. A. as sergeant of his brigade in Co. C, 105th Ill., under Captain Warner.
Millard, Captain A. J. Captain A. J. Millard, undertaker, corner 9th and Douglas streets, was born in Saratoga Springs, N. Y.; came west in 1856, and in November of that year located in Sioux City, where he engaged in building operations under the firm name of McDougall & Millard, and continued in the business twenty-two years. In 1861 he raised a company of one hundred men, by a special order of the war department. The company was called the Sioux City cavalry, and was engaged against the Indians. He served with that company three years, six months of the time in an official capacity, by appointment of Gen. Sully. In 1863, he accompanied Gen. S. on an expedition as body-guard.
Morley, E. E. Morley, book-keeper in Sanborn & Follett's lumber office, was born in Chenango county, N. Y., in 1835; was engaged in various pursuits until 1867, when he came to this city and engaged as book-keeper.
Mosher, S., M. D. S. Mosher, M. D., was born in N. Y. in 1835; removed to Chicago, and was engaged there in the practice of his profession. He came to this city in 1871; his wife is also a practicing physician. They treat all diseases, acute and chronic. Mrs. M. treats all diseases peculiar to ladies and children. Dr. M. gained quite a notoriety at one time by being held a prisoner by the bank robbers, Frank and Jesse James, who were escaping from Minn. Meeting the Dr., who was on his way into the country, east of this city, to make a professional visit, and thinking he was a detective, they held him prisoner for several hours, and then taking his horse, released him.
Munchrath, F. F. Munchrath, dealer in fancy goods toys, books, stationery, etc., was born in Prussia in 1832; came to America in 1852, and located in Chicago, Ill.; removed to Sioux City in 1858, and built the first brick building in the city. He engaged in his present business in 1873. He married Gertrude Krudwig, and has seven children living.
Oberholtzer, Geo. W. Geo. W. Oberholtzer, civil engineer and county surveyor, was born in Chester county, Pa., in -1847; graduated at the Pennsylvania Polytechnic college in 1871; came to this city in 1872. The following year he was elected to his present office, and has been re-elected each successive year. He has been township trustee one term, and has, in his line of business, been connected with the railroads of this city.
Oleson, Andrew G. Andrew G. Oleson, of the firm of Anderson & Oleson, dealers in boots, shoe, rubbers, etc—opposite High School building—was born in Sweden in 1834; came to America in 1873, and located in Mass.; removed to this city, and was engaged in the boot and shoe store of F. P. Dean.
Olsen, C. A. L. C. A. L. Olsen, dealer in general merchandise, was born in Norway, Dec. 1st, 1838; came to America in 1860, and settled in Milwaukee, Wis.; was employed on the lakes as a sailor, seven years; came to Iowa in 1869, and settled on a farm near Sloan, and engaged in his present business in 1881. In 1867 he married Alvildo Resmusen, and has seven children.
Page, Henry Henry Page, carpenter and contractor, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1820; removed to northern Ill. in 1855, and came to this city in 1870, where he was for a time engaged in building for Sharp & Beck.
Palmer, J. N. J. N. Palmer, book keeper at City Mill and elevator, was born in Pittsford, Rutland county, Vt., in 1833. He was in the mercantile business, until he came to this city in 1873, and engaged in his present occupation.
Pardee, Rev. Ira N. Rev. Ira N. Pardee was born in Kingston, N. Y., in 1840; received his education at Armenia Seminary. He united with the church in 1857; his first pastoral charge was at Great Barrington, Mass., where he remained the full term; in 1861 he was transferred to the Wyoming conference, and was two years on the Ararat circuit; in 1862 he was removed to the Tallmanville, Pa. circuit, and in 1864, to the Newton, Pa., circuit. He was placed in charge of the Plymouth church in Wyoming Valley. In 1869 he was appointed to Great Bend station; to the Oneonta district in N. Y., in 1872, and in 1875 he was transferred to the Neb. conference and stationed in Omaha. In 1877 he was again transferred to the Northwestern Iowa conference, and stationed at Fort Dodge. He came to this city in 1880. For seven years he was prominent in Sunday School work in New York, and for the past two years he has managed the conference, held annually at Clear Lake, Ia.
Parker, W. M. W. M. Parker, proprieter of the Parker House, was born in Oswego county, N. Y.; in 1837 removed to Adams county, Wis.; thence to Montana and engaged in mining; thence in 1867 went to Sioux City; thence in 1869 to Sergeant's Bluffs and to Sloan in 1880 and engaged in hoteling. He married Silpha Ladd in 1859, they have two children.
Prugh, J. K. J. K. Prugh, dealer in queensware, glassware, brackets, chandeliers, etc.—No. 57 Pearl st.—established business in April, 1881. Before coming to this place, he was engaged in the same line of business at Ottumwa, Ia. He has been in this business eighteen years.A. P. Provost, manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, is a native of N. J.; removed to Ill., in 1860, and engaged in manufacturing carriages. He enlisted in the late war in the 73rd Ill., V. in 1864, and was discharged in June, 1865. He returned to his former occupation, which he continued until he took charge of this company's business at Council Bluffs; settled in this city in Feb., 1880.
Puck, James James Puck, proprietor of the Davenport House, which was erected in 1881 at a cost of $5,000. This house is a brick structure, and newly furnished; has a barn in connection-4th. st., between Virginia and Court ate. Mr. Puck was born in Germany in 1835; came to America in 1853, and settled in Davenport, Ia. In 1869 he came to Sioux City and engaged in farming; then became one of the proprietors of the Chicago House, where he remained three years.
Quincy, S. J. & Buckley, W. D. S. J. Quincy & W. D. Buckley, attorneys at law, were born in Otsego county, N. Y.; located in Sioux City in 1881. S. J. Quincy was admitted to the bar in N. Y., in 1879, and W. D. Buckley in Des Moines, Ia., the same year. They do a general law business.
Rederich, A. J. A. J. Rederich, dentist, was born in N. Y. City in 1842; removed to Ill., in 1853, and came to this city in 1870; graduated from a dental surgery college in Philadelphia in 1869, and opened his present office in 1870. He was married in Galena, Ill., to Alice Collins. They have three children—Mary, John, and Elmore.
Reeve, Wm. T. Wm. T. Reeve, manufacturer of buggies, wagons, etc., also repairer and horseshoer, established business in 1872. He was born in Stockholm, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., in 1847; removed to Wis., in 1858; thence to Minn., in 1871, and came to this city the following year. He served in the U. S. A., two years in the 193rd N. Y. regiment, under Col. Van, Patten. He was fife-major. In 1871 he married Laura J. Damron, of Minn, They have one child—Zenia M.
Reinhart, John John Reinhart, tailor and proprietor of cleaning establishment, 3d street, between Pearl and Water streets, was born in Germany in 1839; came to America in 1856, and settled in Cincinnati, O.; removed to Sioux City in 1870. He served in the war of the rebellion three years in the 28th 0. I. as sergeant, also served in the regular army three years as corporal.
Ressegieu, E. J. E. J. Ressegieu, wholesale dealer in liquors, 2d street, established business in 1873. He was born in N. Y. in 1849; removed to this city in 1867. He has just completed an addition to his place of business, 18 by 36 feet, which gives him a building 34 by 36 feet.
Ring, Wm. Wm. Ring, barber, Pearl street under Dorman's bakery was born in Germany in 1831; came to America in 1851; removed to St. Joe, Mo.; thence to Council Bluffs, and to Sioux City in 1867.
Alexander Cowen Robertson My great Grandfather Alexander Cowen Robertson, born 8 Jul 1838 in Kentucky and died 20 May 1896 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa was buried at Eberly Cemetery, near Sioux City, Iowa with his wife, Elizabeth Jane Cavit, married 23 Dec 1862 in Washington, Adams, Iowa. She was born 28 Aug 1843 in Beaver Dam, PA and died 8 Feb 1903 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. Their children:
Minford, b 1866 in Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 1866 in Washington, Adams, Iowa.
John Edgar, b 17 Aug 1866, Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 26 Nov 1954 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. Buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa. Married Mary Ursula Becker, 24 Jul 1891 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa (Bio attached below).
Robert, b 1870 Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 10 Feb 1870 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
Ella Mae, b 27 Dec 1871 in Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 17 Jun 1925 in Verndale, Wadena, Minnesota.
Bessie Ann, b 9 Nov 1873, Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 22 Oct 1943 in Cresco, Howard, Iowa.
George Leslie, b 6 Oct 1875 in Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 1891 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
Nina Alda, b 5 Nov 1877 in Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 9 Sep 1958 in Verndale, Wadena, Minnesota.
Rush Cowen, b 9 May 1880 in Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 26 Apr 1938 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
Ralph Cavit, b 9 May 1880 in Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 5 Feb 1951 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, married Etta Emily Barrett.
Elmer Allsworth, b 9 May 1864 in Washington, Adams, Iowa, d 15 May 1924 in Verndale, Wadena, Minnesota.Following their marriage they farmed in Washington, Iowa area until they had birthed 11 children, the last of whom was born in 1886. Sometime in late 1880's the family moved to a homestead near Redfield, South Dakota. They homestead 160 acres and did so on virgin Prairie. Their home consisted of a sod built structure which leaked like crazy when it rained. In the winter the roof leaked when the temperature went up above freezing or the fire in the fireplace got too hot and warmed the inside of the hut too much. The family was not very successful trying to farm the 160 acres and after a few years decided to give up homesteading and moved to Sioux City, Iowa. According to Aunt Ella Springer, (Helen Alta Robertson) this took place in 1890 and the move was accomplished by cover wagon. Her father gave up South Dakota because of the grasshoppers and the hot sun. John and Mary worked for a wealthy engineer before they married. The engineer earned his living building bridges over the Missouri River. Mary worked as an upstairs maid in this engineer's household. John was employed as a carriage driver and caretaker of the man's horses, which were extensive and expensive. Whenever the gentleman desired to go to town for a business conference or whenever the man and his wife had to attend a social occasion, John would have to get out the team of four beautiful horses and hook them up to a beautiful carriage and drive them on their trip. John would say the reason Mary fell in love with him was because whenever he had to drive the gentleman and his wife places, it was required that he dress up in swallowtail red coat, white trousers, black shiny boots and a shiny black top hat. In this outfit Mary simply couldn't resist him, so to take her out of her misery he married her. He would tell this story to his grandchildren and Mary would slap him on the shoulder and say, "Quit telling all those lies to my grandchildren". He was a very funny man. They were married over 52 years. According to Hope Gregg: She only lived a block away from her grandma and grandpa Robertson. They lived a frugal life and didn't have much money. They raised their children with no frills. Grandma Mary was very strict, no nonsense type. She was a good cook and her favorite was making angel food cakes and sold them. They were made in a wood stove. She did all her cooking on a wood stove. She was very religious and lived right across the street from Saint Boniface Catholic Church (which they attended). On Sunday she would get all her children ready for church and she was so exhausted that she sometimes didn't make it to church herself. She also took in boarders to make a little money. I used to spend time at her place as she did lots of tube painting on velvet and she taught me how to do it. She sewed like crazy for her children, she even sewed for other people. Grandpa John Robertson was a jolly person. He was quite a story teller and full of jokes. He wasn't educated and jobs were hard to come by. He worked for a wealthy family doing odd jobs and driving a sleigh in the winter time. Then he worked for the railroad for awhile. They barely made a living all their life. Grandma Mary handled all the money they earned. When they were older the only earnings they had was Social Security and lived in a little apartment on the second floor. Then when Grandma got sick they came to live with us and Grandma Mary died at our house. She was 73 years old. She lived just long enough to see my first baby born. Then Grandpa Robertson came to live with my folks. He got gangrene in his leg and they had to cut it off and then my folks put him in a nursing home as mom couldn't lift him. He died at age 83. (Submitted by: Gwen Rowley)
Rogers, L. M. L. M. Rogers, dealer in flour and feed, lower 4th street, was born in Ill. in 1833; removed to Hardin county, Ia., where he was engaged in teaching school; thence to Cerro Gordo county; thence to Winnebago county. In 1858 he started for Pike's Peak, and that same year came to Sioux City. He was engaged in the revenue service here from 1868 to 1874. He has been deputy marshal of Woodbury county, and acted as special deputy U. S. marshal under Clark and Melendy. He served in the U. S. A. three years and four months under Capt. Millard, of this city; they were an independent company, but were afterwards attached to the 7th Iowa cavalry.
Rounsevell, C. C. C. C. Rounsevell, dealer in second-hand goods, was born in 1853; came to Sac county, Ia., in the spring of 1869; removed to Osceola county in 1874; thence to this city in 1881. He married Adrienne Cook, of St. Gilman, Ia.
Sanborn, L. C. L. C. Sanborn, of the firm of Sanborn & Follett, proprietors of lumber yard and sawmill, (also own one-half interest in city mill and elevator), established business in 1856. The machinery for the saw mill was shipped on the first boat that landed at Sioux City. At that time there was but one store in this city. Mr. Sanborn was born in Chester, N. H. April 28th, 1827. In Jan., 1856, he came west, and in Feb. of the same year he located at this place. He voted for the first city mayor, and was a member of the city council many years; also has served as a member of the school board several terms.
Schudell, Wm. Wm. Schudell, gunsmith, was born in Switzerland in 1851; came to America in 1872, and settled in N. Y., removed to this city in 1874. He married Phoebe Hoffler, of Germany. They had one child—William, now deceased.
Scroggin, J. H. J. H. Scroggin, of the firm of J. H. Scroggin & Son, hardware dealers, was born in Tenn. in 1824; removed during childhood to Ill.; thence to Wis. in 1850; thence to Cass county, Ia. in 1872 and the next year to Sloan and bought a farm near the town and engaged in farming until he entered his present business, in Mar. 1881. He was married in 1848, and had ten children. The partner of the firm W. F. owns a farm near his father's; was married in 1877 and has two children.
Selzer, Rudolph Rudolph Selzer, brewer, was born in Germany in 1828; came to America in 1853, and settled in Omaha, Neb., where he built a brewery; removed to this city in 1860, and built the first brewery in Woodbury county. He was married in 1853 to Theresa Wasser, and has five children—Charles, Emma, Otto, Lewis and Fritz. Charles is foreman of the works, and Lewis is book-keeper and clerk.
Shannon, Daniel Daniel Shannon, proprietor of Shannon's meat market, established business in 1879. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1846; removed to Ogle county, Ill., in 1858; thence to Nebraska City in 1873; thence to Chicago, Ill., in 1874; and came to this city in 1875. He has served as town clerk one term. He married Helen V. Utley, of Syracuse, Neb.
Sharp, Frank L. Frank L. Sharp, proprietor of Criterion sample room and billiard hall—corner 3d and Douglas sts.—was born in Ind. in 1853; removed to Sioux City in 1856.
Shreeve, Mr. C. D. Mr. C. D. Shreeve, dealer in groceries, confectionery, dry goods, notions, etc.—corner of 4th and Iowa sts. Mr. C. D. Shreeve was born in La Porte county, Ind. in 1844; removed to Des Moines, Ia., in 1867; thence to Sioux City in 1881, and is superintendent of the city gas works. He served in the late war three years in the 4th Ind. cavalry. In Aug., 1881, he married Marie C. Raybuck, of Washington county, Penn. He has two children by a former marriage—Carl C. and Ora A.
Shulson, Andrew Andrew Shulson was born in Norway in 1855; came to America in 1867, and settled in Canton, Dak., and engaged in farming, until he moved to Sioux City, where he entered the employ of the firm of E. C. Palmer & Co. and remained until 1881. He married Laura Lawson, of Canton, Dak.
Skinner, E. W. E. W. Skinner, land, loan, and insurance agent, was born in Pa.; removed to Wis. in 1847, and located at Milwaukee; thence to Madison, and engaged in the manufacture of farm machinery and agricultural implements; also published the Wisconsin Farmer for several years. He came to Sioux City in 1872, and is secretary of the board of trade.
Sloan, M. L. M. L. Sloan, county auditor of Woodbury county, was born in Harrison county, O., in 1848; removed to Ia. in 1866, and to Sioux City in 1870, and was employed in the auditor's office as clerk. In 1877 was elected to his present office. He was married in 1875 to Ida M. Hill, and has two children—Isabella P. and Alice M.
Smith, F. M. F. M. Smith, of the firm of Smith & Farr, butter dealers, was born in Otsego county, N. Y., in 1835; removed to Sioux City in 1876, and engaged in his present business.Thomas J. Stone, founder and cashier of the First National bank of Sioux City, was born in Niagara county, N. Y. in 1825; lived for several years on a farm near Mt. Vernon, O., and removed to Marion, Ia., in 1851. He came to this city in 1855, and engaged in banking and land business. He founded the First National bank in 1871, and is the largest stockholder in the bank; was elected county treasurer in 1871 and held the office until 1878. Mr. Stone's son, E. H., is a graduate of Yale College, and at present assistant cashier in the bank. He also has a daughter, Alice E.
Smith, Hon. William Remsen Hon. William Remsen Smith, Mayor of Sioux City, was born at Barnegat, Ocean county, New Jersey, December 30th, 1828. At sixteen, he went to .New York City, whence he removed to Macon, Mich. Returning to New York City, he studied medicine, after which he again located at Macon, where he practiced three years in partnership with Dr. Joseph Howell. In 1856 Dr. Smith removed to Sioux City. Here he practiced medicine for eleven years. In the spring of 1861, he was a first lieutenant of the Sioux City cavalry. About this time he was appointed government surgeon, holding that position until 1863. In March, 1863, he was elected Mayor of Sioux City. For several years after the rebellion closed, he acted as examining surgeon for the pension bureau. He was appointed receiver of the U. S. land office in 1865, and was one of the incorporators of the First National Bank of Sioux City, and of the Sioux City & St. P. and S. C. and Pembina railroads. Dr. Smith has held a number of minor responsible public positions. He was one of the honorary commissioners of Iowa to the Paris exposition of 1878, traveled extensively through Europe, and while in England was made a member of the famous Cobden Club. He is now a correspondent of the leading agricultural journals of England. He was elected to his present office in 1881. In July, 1859, he was married to Rebecca Osborne, of Macon, Mich.
Storey, James James Storey, proprietor of meat market, on Pearl street, was born in England in 1840; came to America in 1869, and settled in Sioux City. He is largely engaged in buying stock.
Storey, Wm. Wm. Storey, proprietor of the North Star meat market, was born in England in 1848; came to America in 1866, and settled in Sioux City, where, for some time he was in the employ of J. Tucker and N. L. Witcher. He married Eveline Fenton. They have four children—Jane E., Emma M., Eveline M., and James E.
Swan, G. N. G. N. Swan, secretary and treasurer of Sioux City plow works, was born in Sweden in 1856; came to America in 1870, and settled in Lucas county, Ia.; removed to this city in 1880, and became a partner in his present business in the spring of 1881. The plow works were incorporated in May, 1880, with authorized capital of $100,000. A noteworthy feature of this establishment is the fact that the stockholders are all skilled mechanics, and all work in the different departments of the establishment. The buildings are of brick and situated within a few feet of the Main track of the I. C. R. R., and have switching conveniences to the S. C. & P., and the C., St. P., M. & 0. R. R's. They are now making a full line of walking plows, and will commence soon to include every variety of plows used in the west, also cultivators, harrows, and other agricultural implements.
Swan, Capt. J. H. Capt. J. H. Swan, attorney at law, was born in Canada in 1833; moved to Ohio at an early age, with his parents; thence to St. Paul, Minn., in 1851; spent some time among the Sioux Indians in western Minn.; removed to Le Sueur in 1854, and engaged in the study of the law; was admitted to the bar in 1857, and practiced until the beginning of the war of the rebellion, when he enlisted in Co. I, 3rd Minn. Vol., as first lieutenant. He was promoted to captain and served until 1865, and then went to Little Rock, Ark.; thence back to Le Sueur, where he remained until 1871, when he removed to Sioux City, and has been engaged as attorney for the C., M., St. P. & 0. R. R. His son, C. M., is in partnership with him. They do a general law business.
Swartz, William Z. William Z. Swarts, proprietor of the Red Front auction store, was born in Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pa., in 1840; removed to Wooster, O., in 1844. He enlisted in Co. I, 16th O. regiment, and remained in the army until Jan. 28th, 1866, when he was mustered out; served in the official capacity of orderly sergeant. He moved to Iowa City, Ia., in 1866; thence to Chicago in 1871, where he was engaged in auctioneering; thence to Sioux City in 1873.
Tappan, C. R. C. R. Tappan, of the firm of Tappan Bros., dealers in carriage and buggy horses, (Teams matched and horses bought and sold. They make a speciality of breaking vicious and wicked horses. Any horse that they can not manage they agree to send beck to the owner and pay charges both ways. They also stand in readiness to drive races, and train horses for the track.) C. R. Tappan was born in N. Y. in 1855; removed to Neb., in April, 1879; thence to Sioux City in Oct. 1881. B. M. Tappan was born in Onandaigua county, N. Y., in 1857; in Sept., 1881, he came to this city, and engaged in his present business. They are thorough horsemen, and have had long experience in handling horses.
Thompson, F. C. F. C. Thompson, dealer in real estate, and insurance agent, was born in Whitby, Upper Canada; removed with his parents to Erie county, N. Y.; thence to Ottumwa, Ia., in 1867, and engaged in the real estate and insurance business with C. C. Blake; thence to Sioux City in 1869.
Tiedeman, N. N. Tiedeman, of the firm of Tiedeman & Anthon, dealers in staple and fancy groceries, cigars, tobacco, etc., was born in Prussia in 1842; came to America in the spring of 1866, located in Davenport, Ia., and engaged in farming; removed to Sioux City the same year; is now an alderman of the city.
Toohey, Hugh Hugh Toohey, of the firm of Dussing & Toohey, proprietors of restaurant, corner of 6th and Pearl streets, established business in 1881. He was born in Canada in 1859; came to Sioux City in 1870, and was engaged for a time as clerk in St. Elmo hotel; was also employed at the Hubbard house.
Trudell, Joseph Joseph Trudell, manufacturer of carriages, buggies, etc., corner Pearl and 2d streets, is the patentee of the famous Trudell bolster plate, which is acknowledged to be the best thing of the kind ever invented. He was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1820; removed to St. Lawrence county, N. Y., in 1828; thence back to Canada, where he married Sophia Maynard. He next removed to Elgin, Ill.; thence to Dubuque, Ia., where he lived twenty-five years; thence in 1873 to Sioux City. He has five sons and one daughter.
Tucker, John John Tucker, proprietor of the Globe meat market, Pierce street, Hubbard house block, established business in 1867. In 1881 he refitted his place of business at a cost of $2,000, and has now all the modern improvements, his establishment being a credit to the city. He was born in England in 1838; came to America in 1858, and settled in Va. He removed to Sioux City in 1867.
Wakefield, Geo. W. Geo. W. Wakefield, attorney at law, was born in DeWitt county, Ill., in 1839. He enlisted in Co. F, 41st Ill. Vol., and served three years; was wounded at Jackson, Miss., and returned to ID. He was admitted to the bar in De Witt county in 1867; came to Sioux City in 1868, and was elected county auditor in 1869, serving three years, after which he resumed the practice of the law.
Watson, Rev. D. R. Rev. D. R. Watson was born in Scotland in 1841; came to America in 1852; received his early education at White Star seminary, N. Y. He graduated in the nine years' course at Madison University in 1868, and at Rochester Theological Seminary in 1871, with the title of A. M. His first pastoral charge was at Lowville, N. Y. He next went to Brandon, Vt., where he spent five years, and then to Wyoming Ter., where he remained five months. He came to Sioux City in 1881. In 1876 he married Carlie E. Copeley, and has two children—John R. and Robinson D.
Wilkins, W. L. W. L. Wilkins, dealer in agricultural implements, came to Sioux City in 1870, and soon afterwards engaged, in business, under the firm name of Davis & Wilkins; next as Wilkins Bros.; subsequently W. L. Wilkins became sole proprietor. He has one of the leading establishments of the kind in the city. He handles all first class machinery, such as McCormick's, N. C. Thompson's and J. I. Case's various machinery, Harrison and Whitewater wagons, Racine wagon and carriage company's goods, windmills, barbed wire, and is also a dealer in grain.
Woodcock, A. C. A. C. Woodcock, dealer in groceries, produce, flour, etc., No. 116, 4th street, was born in Westmoreland county, Pa.; removed to West Va.; thence to O.; thence to Keokuk, Ia., where he was employed in iron moulding; thence to this city. He served in the U. S. A. from Aug. 11th, 1862, to July, 1865, in Co. D, W. Va. Cav., under Gen. Custer, in the third division of Sheridan's corps; was first lieutenant, and acted as brigade commissary. He was at the final surrender at Appomattox. The night before the surrender, their division captured thirty-six pieces of artillery at Appomattox depot. His company was the last company fired upon in the war of the rebellion. He married Emma Van Kuren, of Medina, N. Y. |
