Dakota County, Nebraska - Chapter 17, 1893 (part 3 of 3)

William Holswoktii was horn in Pittsburg, Peuiit-ylvania, March -ith, 1841 the day upon which William Henry Harrison was inaugurated as Fi-esident, and for whom lie was named. Moved with his pai'ents to Monroe county, Ohio, early in 1845, where he spent his childhood days in the woods and wilds of that country as it then was, and there he received an eaucation, such as could be obtained. Here he lived until 1865, when he went to Wisconsin, and remained there two years, which time he spent teaching school in the city of Watertown and Jefferson county. Previous to this time, however, he had been teaching in Ohio and what is now Western Virginia. Was married to Mary Holsworth, Auojust 19, 1867, at Watertown, Jefferson county, Wisconsin, and immediately w^ent to Omaha, arriving there September 26tli, where he remained until July, 1868, when he turned his face northward, detei'mined to find a location for a home. Aiul he found it, on the 3d day of July, 1868, on a south branch of Wi'gle creek, in Dakota county, where he at once located, and where he has since resided. Here, amid the wild prairies of those days, he began to build a comfortable home for himself and family; to In-eak up the prairie and plant beautiful groves of maple, bo.\elder, walnut and other trees; which will add beauty and wealth, and stand as stately landmarks to call up the memory of an old settler, when the hands that plantetl them shall long have mouldered into dust. Here, also he has thus lar raised eight children, the eldest 24, and the youngest 10 years old - all l)eyond the cradle, at least - and he never had a cradle in the house. He has tuiitflit seliool in fonr different states - Virginia, Ohio. Wisconsin and Nebraska. His services as teacher will long he remembered as heing among the most successfnl schools ever taught in Dakota county. He has always taken an active interest in county affairs, and is considered as an able debater and eloquent orator, and as puch has often been called upon to appear before public gatherings and important assemblages, including political conventions, Fourth of July celebrations, the "Farmers' Club," and reunions of the Pioneer and Okl Settlei-s. In all his dealings between man and men his conduct has always been honest and upright, and liis generous and valuable services in the effort to bring Dakota county from Its wild and almost nnin- Jiabited condition to the present wealth and prosperity will long be remembered by its citizens.

Timothy Mukphy was born in Ireland, in 1844 and came to Dakota county, September 1867. Settled on a farm one mile and a half north of Homer. Married in 1868 to Mary O'Neill. Has one son - Thomas; four daughters - Mrs. Thomas Ashford Jr., Maggie. Loreine and Pearl. Postofhce Homer.

John Oak landed upon the site of Tekamah, Nebi-askn , July 28, 1855, and settled in Dakota county in 1867, where he was proprietor of the Oak's mill. Here he and his wife died. Oakland, Nebraska was named in honor of him.

S. I. Hart came to Dakota county, (>ctober 20. 1867, and settled in Brushy Bend. Took an active part in the Grange organization in the county. Married to Mrs. Washington Warner, which was his second marritige. Lives in Di.\on county.

Calvin Rockavell settled in Dakota county. January 28, 1868, and took a homestead in Pigeon creek. Married to Marilda Smith. Has tliree sons and two daughters.

Thomas Havnes came to Dakota county in March. 1868, and took a homestead six miles west of Jackson. Died in 1879, leaving a wife and live cliildren - four sons, Patrick. James L., Michael and Daniel; one dangliter, Mrs. Thomas Rusli. His son Michael li\es on the old place and is mai-ried to Mary Gormaley.

Alexander Berndt plodded tliiongh the mud across Dakota county March 4. 1868. Took a homestead where he now lives, two miles Avest of Homer. Married in 1862 to Friederka Broecker.

Joseph Hileman was born in 1830, and came fi'om Pennsylvania to Dakota county March 27, 1868, and located on a farm west of Dakota City. Eno-agetl in the livery business afterwards, in Dakota City. Was married to Sarah Lingenfelter in 1858. Died at his residence in Dakota City August 26, 1877, leaving a widow and nine childre«ri - eight sons, Harry V,, A^ndrew Curten, Ulysses G., Willijun, Emmett L., John B., Guy and Walter; one daughter. Mrs. Katie Brasfield.

John Mitchell was born September 8, 1813, in West Newton, Pennsylvania. Came to Iowa in 1851 and settled in Dakota county, April 11, 1868, where he oppei-ated a blackmitli shop at Dakt)ta City, for' many years. Mari'iecl September 15, 187() to Mattie Oesteriing, at Dakota City. Has one child-- I'loi-ence. Postofiice, Sioux City, lovva.

Joseph McPheuson was born in 1828, North Carolina. Married to Nancy Ann Deer in Morgan county, IndiaiJa, and came to Dakota county, in the spring of

1868 where lie opened up a brick yard. In July 18(U enlisted in the 7th Iowa Infantry, and was uiustered out in 18()4 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Moved to Hitchcock county, Nebraska, August 1884, being one of its pioneer settlers. Has eight children, two sons - Wesley and Samuel J.: six daughters - Mr*;. Thena Ream, Mrs. Lydia Phillips, Mrs. America Duncan, Mrs. Nettie Hammond, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Jessie Little.

Will S. Jay was. born in 1853, in Knoxville, Iowa, and came to Dakota county, ^pril 23, 1868- Has been ill the.newspapei- business in the county for a nuinbeiof years. Married to Georgia Grifiey in 187*J. Has three sons.

Petkr Mikksell was born in Indiana county, Pennsylvania. Came to Dakota City, Nebraska, in 1868, where he was elected Justice of the Peace. Died at Dakota City. March 21, 1872, and buried near the Lutheran church of that place.

C. M. Crowell came to Dakota county, May 5, 1868 and lived on J. F. Warner's farm m the southern part of the county. Went ro Dixon county, where he lived, until he moved to Central City, Nebraska, where lie now i-esides. Mari'ied in 1850, his wife died, was married a second time in 1859 to Sarah Marquess. Has three children - one son and two daughters.

Jacou Hkikes was born May 5, 1837, in Mitiiin, Juniata couiity. Pennsylvania. Was married to Mary J. Aughey Fel)ruary 16. 1858, and came to Dakota county, Mai-cli 17, 1868. Located on a farm three miles southwest of Dakota City where he remained 16 years, when he moved to Wayne county and built a comfortable liome. Has nine children, foui- sons - Albei't A., Luther A., Samuel A.. Charles A.; and Hve daughters - Mrs. Ida V. Milligaii, Mrs. Anna B. Long, Mrs. Tillie Slaughter. Mary M. and Lettie P.. His son Luthei' is livino- on the old fai-m.

MicnAKi, Cain was born, in 1830, in Iieljind. and came to America in 185(), arriving in Dakota connty. May 8th, 1868. Located in Jackson where he remained nine years. In 1877 settled on a piece of land one and a half miles from where Hubbard now stands. Was married to Miss Maggie Brackin, in Massacliuserts, in - 1860 - liave seven children livino; and foni- dead.

Kntd Hanskn was burn in Denmark in 1883. and H-as married to Fredcnkke Joro;ensen in 1865. Have one son - Christian; three daughters - Carrie M., Eliza M. and Emily S. Took a homestead on Wigle creek in June 1868. where he has lived to the present time.

Charles JJ. Phillits was horn August 23, 1831. in Foster, Rhode Ishmd, and when sixteen years old went to Connecticut, thence to Illinois. Was married to Miss Evaline Hunt, in Lake county, Illinois, in 1860, and moved to Dakota county, June 23, eiglit years later. Located on the Louan river in Dix(^n county, and returned to Dakota City in 186U where he has resided to the present time, engaged in tlie dray business. Has live childi-en living - three son^^, and two daughters, and three children have died.

M. O. Ay RES was born in Lee county, Iowa, and came to Dakota county in 1868- Married to Ella Nevelle. step daughter of Col. Bates. Has one son, Edgar, and two daugiiters, Florence and Marion. He kept a drn_2" store for a number of years and is at present pi'oprietor of the Bank of Dakota City. He did not sit around and wait for something to turn up, but he set his hands and iu'ains to work and to-day he has something to sliow' for it.

Samuel A. Comds began paying his respects to Dakota county on the 10th day of August, 1868. Was engaged in the milling business for several years at Lodi and Jacksoi;. Afterwai'ds pni-chased tlie Frontier Mills^ tvv(.) miles south of lIomei',wIiei'e he still resides.

Cluiiicred luiiue to ILmier Rollei- Mills. Was nuirried to Martha J. Wirtz in 1869 at lliidsou. Michigan. Has one soil, Frank, and two daughter:?, Sarah E. and Helen E. Three cdiildren have died. Their daugjiter Jennie died August 30th, 1887, leaving a large cii-cle of friends to inoiirn her untimely death. Sam A. Com Us was l)orii April 27, 1846 in St. Clair county, Michigan. Moved with parents in 1848 to Ontario (bounty, iSew ^'t»rk, where he learned tlie milling trade. Eetnrned to ]\[ichigan in 1866. His sojourn in Dakota county has l)eeii marked with push and energy.

Willia;m L. Covell came to Dakota county, in 1868, and took a homestead on Wigle creek, five miles Southwest of Homer, where he kept the Randolph postoffi(,-e. After living in the county eight years ino\-ed to Jackson, Michigan, wdiere he now resides.

Lewis Jopp was born in Germany, and came to Dakota county, August 1868. Took a homestead, where he lives at the present time five miles east of l^^merson. Married the same year. Has one daughter. Katie. Four children have died.

Daniel C. Dibule was born in Delaware county. New Yoi'k, and came to Dakota county in 18(58. He located upon the wild prairie land two miles southwest of Dakota C'ity, and began the task of opening up a farm. After many years of hai'd work he has succeeded ill accumulating considerable wealth and has a beautiful farn^ and home. He was married to Jane Wood, in January, 1S61, and has one son, "William C. and one daughter, Nellie. Has served as county commissioner and has at all times assisted in public enterprises crtlcuiateci to better the welfai-e of the county. PostofHce, Dakota City.

Exliue ill Ohio, Jaimary 20. 1859. lliis six sous - ThoiiiMS E., G. M., Melville T., L. L., M. U. and Charles S. ; three daughters - Mrs. Flora E. Kaualy, Maude and Lamenta. Eidisted as 1st Lienteiiant in Company A. SMJtli Ohio Infantry. Was afterwards trausfen-ed to the 82nd Ohio Regiment. Has been county judge a!id superintendent of public instruction. At present engaged in the hiw business at South Sioux City.

John McConehey was born 1850, and came to ])akato county in October, 1868, Was a union soldier in the Rebellion. Lives on his farm two miles and a half southeast of Soutli Sioux City

. Dennis Mitchell came to Dakota county Octobei- 13, 1868, Jiiid took a homestead six miles west of Jackson. Married to Catharine Cullen in 18()4:. Has two sons and one daughter.

Tim Carrabine was born Marcli 9th, 1851, in Peterborough, Canada, and came to the United States at tht age of ten years. Came to Dakota county October 10th. 1868. and was employed three years in the Ferry House at Covington, after which he worked in Reinnaman's store. Bought a half interest in Nicolas Maher's groeery store and later purchased the entire stock. He was also postmaster at that place. Was married to Emnnx Davis, a step-daughter of James Stott, Noveml)er, 2nd, 1873, at Dakota City. Moved to a forty acre farm, (at jH'eseiit 1280 acres.) in tlie spring 1875. F)uijr a fine residence in Emerson and moved thei-ein tiie fall of 1884. Went into the stock business in 1886. and engaged in the mercantile business in Emerson, undei the firm name of Davis & Carrabine. In 1887 ^vent into the live stock commission business in Sioux City. la., under the firm name of Ingei-son, Cari'abine c^' Lye. Have one child, a daughter.

W. I. Bkoyiiii.i. was l)oi'n in Moni-oe county, Tennessee. Auuu&t 2i*. 1821, and moved with \\i> jjarents to Illinois in 1830; lived in a small cal)in that v.-inter near Springtield, and while there, a <;-i'eat snow fell which was more than four feet deep -"on the level." Deer was very plentiful and they were easily killed with clubs as they would break through the snow crust while a man conld walk on the surface. All they had that winter in the way of provisions was hominy and venison. VVa? nuirried, November 1, 1847 to Margaret Hutchinson, of Dliio. who was born in Kentucky. Came from l>rio;hton, Iowa, to Dakota county July 12. 18P)9, nnd took a homestead, wdiich is now known as the Cal. NordyUe farm. Was getting ready to build a residence wlien all his lumber was burned; sold his claim and moved to the Wm. Cheeney farui. west of Dakota C^ity where he i-emained one year and six months. Then bought the old Murdick farm (which is to-day ail washed away by the Missouri river,) and ^'wheii 1 found" said Mr. Broyhill, "that the Old Muddy held a nwi-ttrage on it, and not wishing to make a contest with the thieving tyrant, I took advantage of its. old frozen carcass and crossed over to Iowa."' Came back to Dakota county in 1874; bought the Geoi'ge \yo<»tl> fai'm west of Dakota City, and after living there two years sold it and settled in Dakota City where he died, Wednesday December 14. 1892, leaving a wife and six sons - Charley. James, Richard, Lincoln, William and Frank; three daughters Mrs. Marcellus Rean'. Mrs. Chas. Herrick and Ellen.

Lawrence Erlach was born in Austria. Europe, Augnst 1. 1S88. Received a liberal classic education and graduated at the Austrian Militai-y Nornuil.

Afterwards served as seeoiul and first Lienreuant in tiie Austrian army, and fouijjht in tlie oi-cjit Itattle of (yiistozza, Italy. Arrived in Aniei'ica December '2:2. 1866 and settled on a I'ai'm near IlnUh.ird two years later where he lias since resided. Was mai-ried to Sara!) McCormick, at Jackson, May 29, I86U. and has ti\e sons and six danghters; Robert Lawi'enee. Micliael Thomas. Jjhn. Sarali, Josephine, Martha. Thei-esa, Helen and Knth. One child died. In speaking of his settlement in America he said: ''I havt^ nevei-, as yet, regretted the day when I became a citizen of tlie grandest and strongest and best Repnbbc on earth." Be has composed a number of poems, some of which have atti-acted more than local attenti<;>u among these is the following:

Ver.Val Thoughts

Well may our time honored race. Freed by God's and Washington's grace, IJemember each Spring 'I'heir broken chains cling And join in the laughter Of freed rivers hereafter,

Pf.tku Rrsii \v;!s born Febrnui-y :2. 183-i, in Ii'eland, couiitj of Tyrone, and came to America and settled ill Illinois. Located in Dakota county March L7. 1869, and took a homestead in Summit precinct, where he lias resided with his family to the present time, seven miles west of Jackson. Was married June 15, 1861. to Ann Bnrte, Jo Daviess county, Illinois. His wife <lied in 1885 leaving ten children - six sons, Daniel. Thomas, John, Peter, Charles and Francis; and four daughters - Magxrie Ann, Lizzie, Ella and Katie. The latter died in January, 1890.

James Rush was born in 1833,in Ireland,an<l came to 111., where he enlisted in the war of the Rebellion. Married to Cathai-ine Burte, and came to Dakota county, March 17, 1861). Took a homestead seven miles west of Jackson where he has i-esided to the present time.

William P. Altemus was bi.rn April 19, 1838, in Indiana county, Pennsylvania. Enlisted in the war for the Union, in 1861. and served to its close. He beloncyed to the 12th Pennsylvania, reserve. Company IT. and was wounded at Richmond in 1862. Came to Dakota county April 1, 1869, and bonght Kelly W. Fi-azer's blacksmith shop, which stood on the cornei- of Walnut and 1-lth streets. Since engaged in mercantile ^nsiness and at present lives on his farm two miles due L^outll of Dakota City. Married to Nanie M. Hugh, March 4, 18()9, in Pennsylvania. Has four childr*3n. <jnie son and three daughters,

('ooK D. Critchfield was born in Holmes county. Ohio, 1849, and came to Dakota county. May 23, 1869. Was married to Lilly Dalt(m August 27, 1879. In March, 1886, moved on a farm in western part of the ^^ounty, in Pigeon creek precinct on Elk Creek where he i-ei^'ides at the present time.

A. 11. AND ('. J. XoRDYKK, two hi'othei's canie to Dakota county from Iowa in 18(51*, and took homesteads i»n KIk creek. A. H. was killed hy the cai's in southern Nebraska, December 18, 1888- His wife and seven children are still living in the county. ('. J. is living in Sioux City. Iowa.

Frkdkkiok IjANGe came to Dakota county in 18()9, and took a liomestead on Wigle creek. He and his \vile are both dead. There are six (diildren living - Joseph and five danghtei's.

Fred Ui.ume was born in 1855. in Prussia, aiid came to America, settling in Dakota county July 9, 18()9. I^xiught a farm of Dave Shull, four miles aid a half noi'theast of Emerson, whei-e he lives at thepi-esent time

J. X. 1I.\M1LT0N was born Xoveniber 7, 1832, in HIair countv, Pennsylvania, ('ame to Dakota county 7, 18()9, and was mai'ried to Mary Lapsley thi-ee days later. Went to Pennsylvania, i-etiir-ned and settled ill the county April 29, 1879. Operated saw mill and threshing machine and a store all in Dakota cminty. lias six children, all daughters.

Richard D. Rockwell came to Dakota county. August 1S()*I. Married in 1873 to Susan Myei's. Has two sons anil two daughters. One child died. Postoffice. Hubbard.

18(59, and settled in Oiiiadi precinct. Married to Dina Lanipson in 1871. Has fonr sons, and three daughters, Anna, Dora Belle, Edward Caleb, Frank, Susan May, Dallas and Albert. One child died. PostofHce address, Flonnioy.

Gkorge W. Rockwell drove off of the ferry boat at Covington, with his family, ISTovember 10, 1869, and settled on a farm three miles west of Homer, where lie still resides, on Fiddlers creek. He was born September, 16, 1836, in Ohio. Was married to Elizabeth Widner, November, 2, 1859, in Indiana. Has three sons, Louis V., Wm. H. and Freeman A.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Bruce and Mrs. Minnie A. Hruce.

Stephen Joyce came to Dakota county, December 3, 1869. Married July 17, 1877, to Renora Rush, Kelly W. Frazer officiating. Has two sons and two daughters. Lives two miles and a half west of Dakota City.

WvcoFF Ensdekby was born in 1849, in Vanburen county, Iowa, and came to Dakota county in the winter of' 1869. Was married to Elizabeth Haunchild, December 11, 1870. at Dakota City, by Kelly W. Frazer. Has two sons. He is at present living in Homer.

Scott Duncan was born in 1841) in Pennsylvaiii.i and came to Dakota county March 11. 1870, settled m Dakota City where he has lived to the present time. Married to America McPherson in 1877. Has two children, both daughters. Rendered valuable assistance to the people in the great flood of 1S81.

Seth Barnes came to Dakota county, M;irch 13. 1870, and took a homestead between Wigle and Fiddlers creeks. ]\[arried in 1868 to Mary E. Buckland. Have one step son, William Buckland.

Oscar H. Lake was born September ll), 1841». and came to Dakota county, ]\Iarch 3, 1870. Took a homestead on Fiddlers creek. Was married to Meroah I. Oepburn in 1870. Has five sons and one daughter. Postofiice Homer.

Mitchell Heath was born in Cobit. Yei-mont in 1807, and came to Covington. Nebraska, in 1870. wliere he died Marcli 29, twelve years later and was buried in the Dakota City cemetery. Was the father of Dr. C. P. Heath, Mrs. E. E. Parker, Mrs Do'v and Mrs. Ferrand

James Knox was born May 1st, 1840, in Tyrone county, Ireland. Came to America, arriving in Dakota county, September yUi, 1870, and located on Elk creek valley, where he took a homestead, proved upon it, and has since resided there. Has been Justice of the Peace. Notary Public and postmaster at Elk Valley Postofiice. Was mari'ied in Ireland. Has eight children.

Samuel Osman was born April 11, 1815, in Pennsylvania. Was married in his native state, Imt liis wife died; two sons survive her - Win. A. and H. H. Osu)an. Married a second time in the same state.

tu Elizji Lauihoin. Owin^- to the f;iiliii<.;' health of Mrs. < )siii;ui he sought the genial hiiul of Nebraska, laiulinu' ill Dakota county, April 1, 1870. Mrs. Osman was appointed postmaster at Covington May 10. 1876, :hi(] i-esignc(l September 20, 1S80. Moved \o Dakota City St'pteinber 1889, where Mr. Osnian died.

Albert Lake was born Febriiai'y 22, 1845, in San ford, Vermont, and came to Dakota county, May 1870. Settled on Wii^le creek, where lie has remained to the pi-esent time. Was married to Sophia L. Jones and has seven cliildren.

Ma.i. S R. Cowles was born Octol)er 28, 1828 in llamsiiire county, Massachusetts. Married in 1840 to Elvira Johnson. Has one daughter. Enlisted in the Union army in 1862, and was commissioned by the Governor of New York as captain of company fj., 10th New York heavy artillery. Promoted to Major in 1864. After the war caitie to Iowa and then to Dakota county, arriving here in May 1870. Located in Covington, where he was employed as engineei', pilot and captain of steamboats on the Missouri river. Postotfice, South Sioux City.

O. D. Bates came to Dakota county, June 1, 1870. and took a homestead on Fiddlers creek, in section 13, townsliip 27, range 7 Has four sons, and one step-son, Eugene Kraber. Was a union so'dier in the Rebellion.

D. NiGGERMAN was 1)orn in (irermany, October 5 1832. and arrived in Dakota county, June 18, 1870 Married to Caroline Berger in 1871, and settled west <d" Dakota City where he now resides, on a good substantial farm.

F. Stolze was born September 26, 1830 in Germany. Married May 21, 1865 to Maria T^mbert. Has three sons, Hernuin. Cliarles and Henry. Came to Dakota county. August 5, 1870. Postoliice addre.ss, Emerson.

Frank Aykks was born Febi-nary 5tb, 1832, in St. Cliarlefe county, Missouri. Went with his parents to Ft. Madison, Lee county. Iowa. His father was one of the oldest settlers and helped to build, the fort ai that place. Went to California and returned to Ft. Madison in 1859. In November, 1861, enlisted in Company G, 4th Iowa cavalry and was mustered out of the; service in July, 1862. Was mari-ied to Harriet A. Elder, November, 18th, of the same year, at Ft. Madison, Iowa. Has four children living, and one dead. Came to Dakota county, Septetnber 2nd, 1870. 'H'd located in Brush Bend, where he worked in his brother. Ebenezer's saw mill situated on the Island. He took a homestead in Brushy Bend. Helped to organize the Crittenden G. A. R. Post, No. 64, at Dakota City. Postoffice, Dakota City.

Harvey' D. Nordyke came to Dakota county October 1, 1870, and located in Dakota City, where he has resided to the present time. Was married to Catharine Twamly, Deceml)er 4, 1878. Has two children, Helen and Mary B.

Hon. Isaac Powers was born in Lenawee county, Michigan, and came to Dakota county, in 1870. where he practiced law. In 1875 was a member of the constitutional convention, was member of state Senate in in 1877, also in 1881; elected a member of the Board of Regents of the State University, and afteiwards elected Attorney General for Nebraska. Is "at present living in Norfolk, Nebraska.

John P. Smith was born October 9, 1820, in Pennsylvania, and came to Dakota county, October 6- 1870. Took a homestead on Pigeon creek, where -lie lives at the present time, four miles west of Hoiner. Has seven children - four sons and three daui^hters.

Frederick Bekrmann was born October 23, 184(5. in Germany, and came to Dakota county. October 18. 1870. Married in 1872 to Anna H. Ambrecht. Has

Samuel Dkering was born in 1846 in Juniata county, Pennsylvania, and came to Dakota county AFirch 17, 1871. Took a homestead the same year, four miles bontli of Dakota City, now owned i.y A. J. Parker. The Lewis and Clarke expedition up the Missouri, camped seven days on this place. Was mar ried to Ilannali C. Aiigliey, in Pennsylvania, 1863. Has one daughter, Mrs. Belle Davidson. Theii- only son died.

Henky Xiebuuk, Sr., came to Dakota county, in 1869. and located in Dakota City two years later. His wife (lied in 1876, aiul he followed her to thy silent land January 4, 1884. He left three children, two s-iuis and one dauijhter. All married. Henry Jr. and George each married dauo^hters" of John Naffziger. The dauii^hter. Dora, is married to Ashly Londrosh.

OsiAR B. Weustek was born March 26^ 1848, in liliuois. and came to Dakota countv, March 28, 1871. i't'itk a homestead on Fiddlers creek, where he has re- ^ided to the present time. Was nuirried to E. A. uam.-ey, in 1869, anil has two children - one son and one danghtei'.

William Walway was bcrn in 1844, in Germ-iny, and came to Dalc(»ta county, in the spring of 1871. Was uuiri-ied the same year at Dakota City, to Henrietta Oetsmyer. Has five sous and two dauohters.

Christopher Irwin began life in Dakoti county at Covington, April 14, 1871, where he resides at tiie j)resent time. Married in 186.2 to Amelia A. Dilley. Had one son who was accidently shot and killed near Covington. Has been Justice of the Peace fur Covingtun precinct.

John D. Mann was Ijorn in Scotland in 1838, and came to America A.ugust 20, 1854. Seeking a home in the "far west." he landed in Dakota county. ;it Covington, May 2, 1871, whei'e he remained two years when he moved to Jackson and conducted the grist mill there until March 28, 1872. He tlien moved to Burt county, Nebraska, where he lias lived to tiie p'-esent time. Lived on a farm for a number of yeai-6 l)ut is now residing in Lyons. AVas uicii-j-ied to .vlary Sharp in 1856, in Ontario, Canada. Has six children living, Helen, wife of Walter Everett, Wm. A., Henry, Charles, George and Isabella Aiueiia. wife of Eugene Everett, died in Lyons in 1893

Nicolas Maher was born in Irehmd. March 28, 14'' 7, and came to Dakota county, May 5, 187L S< tried in Covington, where he resides at the present, engaged in the grocery business. Married in Sioux City, the same year, to Agnes O'Brien. Has three children living - two sons, VVm. B. and Loyola, an(i one daughter, Mary Agnes. Was elected Sheriff, served o\er eight years in that office.

Anders Larson, was born in 1831, in Deinuai-k. and came to Dakota county, in May 1871. j'otdc a homestead thi'ee miles southeast of Homer, and one mile and a half south of Col. Warner's place. xAfterwards sold his farm and mo^ed to Battle Creek, a ti-ib ntary to Omaha creek, so named by William Holsworth, because two men Colter and Hartmeii once met

Julius MksskiNiioelkr was Ixirn Maieh ;U, lb;]'.), in West Khalia Province, Gernuiny. Came to America and located in Dakota county, in 1871. Eugaijcd with A. T. llaase in the carpenter tiade. and tritd farming eight years. Sold Farm and went to contracting and building. Postoffice Dakota City.

John T. Spencer was bom in Crawford coiinly. Pennsylvania, June 24, 1844, on a faini. After leavini;- the common school he prepaied for collei:e at the Siaic ^'ormal School, Edmboro, Pennsylvania, and gradiiateil at Alleoheney CoEege, Meadville, Pennsylvania. Juno t23, IS'lO. Was principal of the Union Schcol. at Sherman, New loik. one year, in the mtan time studying law. Came to Dakota county, Septemljcr P.). 1871, and settled in Dakota City wlie:e he was admitted to the bar that tall. Todk chaige of the Dakota City Mail in 1874 and tdittd tiiat jajer four ^eais. Jn 1874 was appoin1(d I'. S. Circuit Court Comllli^ sioner, which j)osition i)e still holds. In lb87 was appointed a iiu mber of the P'oard of Education ot tlie

State 2s^ or mal Sell 00 1, which prjsitioii he also retain-. Became Superintendent of the Industrial sclmol --r ri c Winnebago Agency, where he remajntd two Yt;'i>. Assumed charge of the North Nebraska Eagli!. ;i> responsible editor, April 2, 1882. having pnirliaMM! one-half interest of the paper. Was ujai-ried Sejjreniber 13. 1871, to Miss Etta Mershou, a graduate of ili.- State Normal School, Ediuboro. Peunsyh'aiii:i, wlio h, d been principal of the Dakota City schools live vc'nis. They have seven children, thi-ee sons - .lames M. (rnig L. and John; four daughters - Helen E. Maiy, Malx 1 Claire and Mildred J.

John Orr was l»orn Decembei- 11. 1842. in Milton, Halton county, Canada. Came to the United. States and landed in Dakota county, in the fall of I'STl and so pleased was he with ''this o:arilen of IvleiT' that he permanently settled at Dakota City, two years later. where he has remained to the present tin)e, engaged in farming and stock business. Has a good farm norti - west of Dakota City and a meadow and hav land south of the same tow?i. Was mai-ried to Eva Harden. July 18. 1881, by Kev. Joel A. Smith.

John H. Campbell came to Dakota counry. November 1S71, and took a liomestead wliei-e he im)V.- lives six miles southwest of Jackson. Married in l^.jS to Elizabeth Ann Colter. Has ten children - sevt-n sons and three daughters - all living in Dakota coniry but three.

Dr. E. J. DkIjkll is a native of Crreen county. New York. In 186(5 he commenctd the stll(I^ ol' niedicine and graduated at the x\lbany. New VoiK. Medical College three years later. He then went to Illinois and came to Dakota county in 1871. whtie he was appointed as United States Physician at AVinnebago Agency. Aftei-wards held the same j)osition at Pine Ridjre Apency, I). T. Moved to Dakota C\t\ in

1879 and practiced medicine. Was married to Miss Nellie Warner, January 9, 1873. She died at Lyons NeUraska, Septeinber 8, 1892, leaving a husband . and three daughters, -Georgia. Florojice and Nellie. He is at pi-esent post trader at Rosebud Agency, South Dakota.

John B. Rockwell was born in 1824 and came tVom Indiana to Dakota county, in 1871. Died at liis home in the southern part of the county, Septemi)er l'^, 1884, leaving a wife and six children to niourn his sudden departure to a purer and better laud. There are three sons - Richard D., Stephen and JeH'erson; three daughters - Mrs. John Welker, Mrs. All)ert I'etei'son and Mi's. Wni, Walters.

William Brown was born December 27, 1828, in llarrisburg, Pennsylvania. J\loved to Juniata county, 1835. Served as brakenian on the first railroad between Columbia and Philadelphia, and continued in the railroad service for many years as fireman, conductor, etc. In 1871 came to Dakota county to look up a home. Settled on the bottom southeast of Dakota City where he resides at the present time. Was elected county cotninissioner in 1884 and re-elected in 1887- Ilii^ six children living, Samuel A., Wesley, Mrs. Jacob Leamer, Mrs. Irvine Fisher, Frank P. and Harry.

Franklik Dunnell came to Dakota county in the fall of 1871 and took a homestead on Omaha creek three miles south of Homer, afterwards settling on Fiddlers creek. He was married to Mary A Kimball in Massachusetts and they have four children, Mrs. .lennieS. Harrington, Mrs. Wm. A. Kimball, Geo. F. and l''i'edcrick L., and ;>ne adopted child Leslie Siiciman Churchill,

J\tcHeiiry county, Illinois. Enlisted in Conipany i). 15th Illinois Infanti-y, afterwards joined the 65tli Vol. Infantry. Taken a prisoner at Harpers Ferry and paroled the next day; exchanged for rebel soldier the following spring. Was shot in left leg, July U, 1803. which necessitated its amputation. Remained in hospital until close of the war. Married to Synthia Howard in 1869, in Linn county. Wisconsin. Canie to Dakota county, April 4, 1872, and took a homestead on Fiddlers creek, where he lived live years, when he l»i-ought his family to Dakota City, whei-e he operated a wagon shop, etc. Has two children - Daniel and Stella PostotKce, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Hiram Gray was born in Oanada, Decembei- 9. 1849 rind came to Dakota county, April 9, 1872. Was mai-ried to Miss Fannie Ilazlegi'ove, and they have rliree children - Nellie. Harry and Charley. P. O. address Dakota City.

OwKN MgIntyre was born in Ireland and came to America 1848. Settled in Dakota county May 25,1872. in Summit precinct. Was married to Elizabeth Nichols in Ireland. There are six children living and one dead. Three sons - John, Owen and James P.; three daughtors--Mai'y Ann, Mrs. Cathaiine Heenan and Mrs. M. M. Beacom.

Geo. C. Bille was born in Denmark. July 5, 1858. Arrived in Dakota county in June, 1872. Married Anna C. Nelson Septeml)er''30. 1876. He then settled on the farm where lie still resides. Has two sons and five daughters - Alice, Matilda, Julia, Mary, Elsie. Max and John. Two daughters died with diphtheria. Mr. Bille has one of the best improved farms in what is called the hills on Wigle creek. Has a large house, built of stone which he quarried and did all of his own MiMsonry work. Has a tine barn by his own labor.

John Welker was hoi-n April 12, 1840. in Butler county, Pennsylvania. Came to Dakota county, October 26,1872, and settled on Fiddler^ cr( ek where lie has resided to the present time. \\^is luanied Api-il 7, 1864 to Mary Jane Rockwell. Has one child. Mrs.Eu- Lfene Tl. Loo mis.

losEPH C'l.KMENTs was liom in Milton, Ca"ada. February 12. 1.S44. and came to Dakota county. Mandi 30,1873. Located on a farm we.-^t of Dakota City. Was mari'ied to Lavina Oi-r in Canada, -lanuai-y 29. 1873. lias one son - (duiides. Is at jji'esent employed at Rosebud Agency, South D;d<ota.

laiulino- ill LJoiiRT. May 1, 1878. iri^i'iii" tJie last cent lit' had for crossiiio the I'iver. Lives two miles southeast of Homer. Married in 186',> to Jane Bar<j;ery. Has live sons and one daughter.

Geouge Lakskn was born in Denu)ark, June 1. 1854 and came to Dakota county. June 1, 1873. Married at Dakota. City. Auo'ist 1. 1879 to Sotie Christenson. Has two Sons - lohiiC. and George P>.; foui- <laiiiihters - Mary, dnlia, Kmma und Gertie. i\)stoffice lloiucr. His tatiier and iiioiiicr ai'iived in the county NovL'iiiher lo. 1^74. ihe hitter died .V[)i'il 29. 1882-

Albeet Nash was l)orn March 9. 184 9. at St. Lonis, Missouri, and cmie to Dakota county, S.ptenil)er 19, 1878. Opened up a trading post with the Indians in IJlyhui'g. and afterwards moved to Homer, where he enteied the nitrcantile llU^iMe^^. Was aj)- pointed postmaster in 1881- Ha.- seven ehihiren - three sous and four daughters fJouN \\ . .McKi^'XKY was l)i>rn in ('olund)ia, Hanover county. ()\\\(K Man-ied in Indiana to Elizabeth Fi-eenum. Has tweUe sons and daughrei's, those living are IJyi'am. Luther, Libbey, John,Zetta, Ada. Ltuetta and Hattie. Tho.-e dead are Mary. Robert, Walhice and ('hirry. He came to Dakota county on the 9th day ol Septend)cr 1878 and setth-^d on Walkers Ishind wliere he now lesides. His j)ostoflice a<idress is South Si(ni.\ C'ity. His wife died about nine- years ago.

Pkok. a. W. SchmIED was born in Pi-ague, Provjiu-eof Pohenua. .A iisti'ia. ,1 anuary 2(5, 1820. and came to Amei-ica in ISoo wiih \n> wife an<! three children. .Si'ttled in IJaltimoiv. Maryhmd. and afterwards lived in Lancasiei' Citw l\nn>vlvania. where his wife <lied. \Vas married a .-econd time in 18()-"J to Mi's. Hart, mother (d' Atlee ILirt. Located in Sioux ("ity. Iowa, in 1871 and moved to Dakota City two years later where he resided until his death, 'August 1884. Had one son by his second wife, Melford A. Schmied.

Settlers From 1874 To 1880

and came to Dakota county, in 1874. He died in Dakota t'ity. January 24, 1882, leaving a wife and five children to mourn his departure to the realms of the l)!e>t, four of wlioni are now living- - Almond, Rhoda. Edward and j^ettie. Mrs. Hammond was married a second time in 1884 to N, H. Barto, an old s^ettler cf Di.\o!i county.

i^NDREAS p. BiLLE was horu in (3openhagen, Denmark, lV[arch "ZQ, 1814. Was married to Anna Jorgensen and arrived in Dakota county in the fall of 1874. Died in the spi'ing of 1877- Had four children. one daughter--- ^^al-ie, wife of John Johnson; three sons---(ieorge, Henrv and Jofin, all livino in this county.

William Hogax came to Dakota county, ]\larch 1, 1875, and lives three miles west of Hul)bard. Has one son---James, and two daughters - Kaiie and Mary.

PiO'nou .!ou;>.\K came tu Nebraska in 1870 and settied in Dakota county, dune 9, 1875 in the "Big Timber,''eight miles noi-th of Jackson. Has six sons and ibur (huighters. Their eldest daughter is married to Fr.incis Snydei'.

H. D. RoGints was born in Girard, I^ennsylvania, member 17, 1882. Was married in Kdinborough, [""ennsylvania, to Miss JLlizibeth Graces, April 25, 18()I. Had two Mins and three dangiiter6--Win G., AVintiM- S., Marion, Kli/cabeth and Ilairiet S. His wife, one t^on and one daughter are dead. Moved to Dakota counry. August 15, 1^75, and practiced law, at Dakota City. Aioxefl to Ponca. Dixon county in 1888, whicii is Ids present address.

Thomas McKkever was born in Irehmd and came to Dakota county March 20, 1877. Bought a fai-ni nine miles west of Jackson where he now rec-ides. Mnrried to Ann Cu-ff. Has one son, Hugh. P. O. Elk A^alley.

James Flynn came to Dakota county April 1, 1877. Was married to Mari' J. llyan in 1886. Has one son. Is pi'oprietor of a meat market at Jackson.

Patrick Casey was born August 8, 1849, in Ottawa, Canada, and came to Dakota county in 1877, locating on a tract of land near the Missouri i-iver. in yummit precinct, eight miles north of Jackson, wiiere he has since res^ided. \V;is married to Catliaiine Hodgins October 10, 1877, has tive children. Served three years as county commissionei\

Andrew J. Parker was born in 1834, in Thompson county. New York. Was married to Maggie Wi;- cox in 1863, and came to Dakota county February 28,

1878. Kow owns the old Samuel Deering phiee lour u)iles south of Dakota City, whei-e he is at pvesent living. It was under some lai-ge cottonwood ti'ees on thitland that Lewis & (Marke held a council with the Indians August IS and 11), 1804. Has tive eliiUlren - three sons and two daughters. Tliree childien are dead.

Joseph li. Kklsey was l)orn October 6. 1851, in Toledo, Ohio, and came to Dakota eounty Mai'di 6. 1878. Opened up a farm on Omaha creek, four milessouth of lIomer,wliere healso estal)li^hed the first t^heep. l-auch in Dakota county. Was married to Mary B. Henry;

Louis AM) Jami;s liLANCHARi). two brotliei's cunie to Dakota county, March G, 1878. James was nuirried !o Iverzell Wamsley in 1883---lias two sons. Samuel Mild Joliu. Louis was married to Anna Sierk - has two <hiuo-liters, .Jennie and Flora.

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Owens came to Dakota <-onntj. March 17, 1878. Her iiusband died April 6. 1871) in Sioux City, Iowa, leaving one son, Rnssell, and -sex-eii daughters, Mrs. Marv Norris,. Mrs. Hannah M. Cone, Mrs. (Jlive J. Linkswiler, Mrs. Martha Twainley, Mrs. ilattie M. Paulson, Louisa E. and Tina I. Lives a farn) two miles and a halt' north of Homer.

I). W. HocH came to Dakota county, April 4, 1878. Man-ied to lz<Mia McFarland the same year. Has three sons and one daughter. Postoffice Homer.

George Peterson came to Dakota county, July 15.1878. Married in 1870. Has eight children liv- :ing Bought the old Isaac Monroe place south of Homer.

Geo. H- Cook ^vas horn in Denmark on the 10th -of Septemliei-, 1849. Came to Dakota county on the loth day of July 1878. Mar-ried to Mary Olson on the 29th day of Octolx^'. 1881. Has two sons and two daughters, Creorge, Clarence, Elizabeth and Isahella. His postoffice address is Emerson.

Ethel Woodard with his wife and thi-ee children came to Dakota county, August 15, 1878- Lives ill Dakota Cit_v Carried the mail between Dakota City and the Winnebago Agency, two years.

Pi/rKii Cakxkv was It.>rn in Ii'eland and settled in St. Johns precinct one and a half iiiiles north of Jackson in 1878. Mai-ricd in 1858 to Catharine Cain, sis- ;ter <d' Michael Cain of iliihhard, and has six children^

I'iCN.iAMiN !-'. ISawvki: came to Dakota coiiiit' . August 21, 1880. and settled in Jackson. Married to ICatie Boler. June 5. 18S2. Has two adopted children. Was Deputy SlieriiT tliree years and ('ouiity Coroner two years. Engaged in the livery business and is pro- ])rietor of an uiulertakers estahlishiuent.

AVii.i.iAM KKNMiiKK settled Iti Dakota county. .\oveinl>er 1, 1S8(>, on a farm six miles north of Jackson. Married in 1852, in Fi-anklin county, Pennsylvania to Mary Weaver. Has three sons -AVilliam W,. Simon K. and Henry; three daughters -Mr*. Alice M. Bowles. Hattie and Emma C.

Other Settlers

W. K. KiNKKAD and wife. April 1881; Post ofHce Dakota City. Has four sons and three daugliters. Enlisted in company ¥. 12th Michigan Yeteran V'ol. Infantry.

D. W. Wakefield came from Indiana county. Pennsylvania, to Dakota county, March 14, 1881. Married to Blanche Smith, in 1880. Has four ciiildren living. Two children are dead.

William Warnock was born March 12. 1844, and settled in Dakota county, November 1. 1871, where he toek a homestead, which lie sold, and moved to Emerson in 1881, building the first residence in that town. When our flag was fired upon by rebel hands he enlisted in company I. 126th Hlinois Volunteer Infantry and served three years. Married to Zilpha Brown. September 20, 1866, in Rock Island county, Illinois. Has one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Falep.

Mr. and Mi!S. Capt. William LuxiuiK settled in r ( "oviiigtoH eoniing from Arkansas. Mr. Lntlier ai - >nce took gi-eat intt'i't'st in river niuttt'i's as that \\a> liis calling. The people learned to' rely on him i'oiservices and information in everything jieitaining to ' navigation at that point, lie also I'endered valuahle came to Dakota county. May HO. 1882. Settled on ' Fiddlei-s creek. Married to Olive 15ailey in Wiscon j sin. Has one adopted child. Postotiice. Hubbard. j

Michael I>. Smith and\vire, April 8, 1882. Postoffice Dak()ta City. Has eleven cl'iildreii. 1i\e living in Dakota county and six in Pennsylvania.

Newton- L. Ckipi'in and wife; fall of 1882. Post ! office Hofner. His wife died February 15, 18*J(), leav- \ iiig three children, two children having preceeded her [ to eternal rest. He was afterwards niarried to Niln Wi Ison, in Homer.

Mecune Thorn came, to Dakota county, Xoveinber 22, 1882. Settled in Homer, wdiere he noN\ ' resides. Has one son Ira Z. and three dar.ghtei's. Mrs. Alzada MclMitarlfer, kora and Pizzie. ' , Tw^ cliildren have died. ... ' caiiK' to Diik-Dta cuuiitv, February lo. 1883. Mairitd t(t \(\n K. Klliott. Is at present engaged in the wholesale eonunissiiin business, Sioux City, Iowa.

Levi Fkancisco aiid wife came to Dakota county. Jauiiary 1884. Has two sons - \Villiani and Heniy: two dauirhters (Mara and Blanche. I'osroffice. Jackson

Andrew Hakkigfeld came to Dakota county, March 3, 1884. and settled 6n a farm two miles east of Emerson. Mas tliree sons, Ernest, Chris and Geoi-ge.

Samukl a. S'i'ixsox came to Dakota county, in the spi-ino; of 1884, and was mari'ied to Josephine Gl-ibble in 188(). . Mas two sons Joiiii W. and Henry Cruy. Postoffice, Dakota City.

John S. Doran came to Dakota county, April 115. 1884, and settled three and a half miles noi'tlieast of Emerson. Has a wife, two sons and one dangliter.

Joshua Leonard was born iVovembei- 15, 1888. in New, York and settled in Emerson May '25, 1884. where he established the Emerson Era. He has since lived in that town.

. Benone MpKiJsiLEY came to Dakota county. May 25, 1884, and settled in Homer. Married to Bertha Kinnear 1878. Has four sons and two daughters.

JosEPn 11. McAfee came to Dakota coimty March 11, 1885^ and settled on Elk creek. Married to 'Anini Stiiison. Served three years in tlic l()th Ohioi\^ol. Infantry. Has eight children.

Eli Francisco came to Dakota comity Novemher -2, 1885. Was married in 1876 to Frances Lesley. Has two sons. Lives five miles north of Jackson.

Jacob Iler and wife arrived in the county Fehruary 20, 1886. P. O. Dakota City. Came from La- LTrange county, Ireland. Has one child living.

H. A. McCoKMiuK was born May 22, 1863, in Linn county, Iowa. Came to Dakota county May 1, 1888, and located in Dakota City, where he took charge of the Argus. Moved to South Sioux City in January, 1891. Was married to Lina J. Flint January 14, 1884. Has two children, Ralph Edwin and Frances. Two cliildren have died.

Michael Hakty was born in Ireland and came to America in 1853. Settled on a homestead in St. John? precinct where he resided until his death July 16, 1883.

Otiikr Settlers

lied at Dakota City, September 15, 1877, to Annie M. Sluive. Has one son and two dangliters, David, Mary and Mabel. Settled on a farm on Omaha creek sonth nf IJouier where lie lives at the present time. He haa line farm and pleasant home. It seems but a short time since he settled on this tract of wild land and bewail to improve it. The change wrought there l)y \\\> ^kill and energy is. indeed, marvelous.

William Hogan was born in the cunnty of Tipperary, Ireland, in 1803, and came to America in 1848. Settled in Dakota county in 1856. Died at his borne in Jackson, September 11, 1880.

John II. Macn was born in New Castle, Limerick <'ounty, Ii-eland, in 1811), and received a good education in his native counti-y. Came to America and settled in ]\[iami county, Ohio. Enlisted in the Union Army, in Nebraska Regiment, and was promoted to Lieuten ant of his company. Came to Dakota county in eaidy times. Was a true friend of his native Ireland, and aided bei- people by iiis voice, pen and purse, lie held a nnmber of offices in the county, such as County Sni-- veyor,- Superintendent of Public Instruction, etc. Died at his residence in St. Johns precinct, April 29, 1887. The funeral services were held at the Catholic cliurcli in Jackson, Rev. Father Lysaght officiating.

TnoMAS LoN(;, Sr., was boi-n in Ivilkenny, Ireland, in 1830. Married his first wife in Ireland, who boi-e liini live children, and died March 15, 1872. Was iMarried again in 1874. Died at his home in Hubbard. April 13, 188a