~ ROBERT BRADY ~ Related Surnames: MCCASLIN, DAVIS, Robert Brady, formerly connected with the industrial and agricultural interests of Iowa, has accumulated a good amount of property, and he and his wife are now living in retirement in one of the pleasant homes of Maquoketa, their residence being located on the corner of Second and Locust streets. Mr. Brady was a pioneer of Eastern Iowa, coming to this section of the country when it was still in its infancy, and he has not only witnessed its reclamation from the wilderness, but has done his part in promoting it. Our subject was born in that part of Mercer County, Pa., now known as Lawrence County. His father, John Brady, was a native of Mercer County, and was there reared and married. He was bred to the life of a farmer, and, adopting that calling as the one in which he could best earn a livelihood, he bought a tract of land, partly improved in Lawrence County, which then formed a part of Mercer County. He was actively engaged in its clearance and cultivation until 1856, when he sold it and came to Iowa, attracted hither by the reports of the wonderful fertility of the virgin soil of its wild, undulating prairies. He became a pioneer of Jones County, buying a farm there, but after living there a few years he disposed of his property, and bought a farm in Muscatine County, fourteen miles from Muscatine, and there his pilgrimage closed, and his eyes were shut to the scenes of earth April 3, 1863. A life well rounded in years, and full of all that goes to make a good man, was thus! brought to an end. The maiden name of his wife was Betsy McCaslin, and she was likewise a native of Mercer County, Pa. Her father, Robert McCaslin, was born in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, and in early life became a pioneer farmer in the western part of that State, clearing a farm from the forests of Mercer, afterward Lawrence County, and there dying. The mother of our subjects, a truly estimable lady in all respects, passed to the life beyond while visiting her children in Clinton County, Iowa. She and her husband reared a family of ten children, the subject of this sketch beging their second child in order of birth. Robert Brady, the subject of this sketch, was reared in his native county, continuing to live there until 1852. In that year, actuated by the bold pioneer spirit that had animated his fathers, he came to Iowa to cast in his lot with its early settlers. The journey was made on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Bellevue, and tence on foot to Maquoketa. He had learned the mason's and plasterer's trade in his native State, and he plied it here until the fall of the year. He then returned to his old home, going to Rockford, Ill., the nearest railway point at that time, with a merchant who went there for goods that had been shipped to him there, and from that city he performed the greater part of the journey homeward in the cars, which must then have been rather a novel mode of conveyance, presenting a striking contrast to the luxurious railway coaches to today. In April, 1853, he came again to Iowa, traveling on the rivers as before. Maquoketa was then but a small hamlet; ! but it already displayed considerable life and enterprise, and was slowly growing, and it has been his good fortune to witness almost its entire development to a wealthy and influential metropolis of a great agricultural country. He worked at his trade here, and during that year entered eighty acres of Government land in Brookfield Township, which formed a part of the wild prairie. Deer and other kinds of game still lingered, and for some years after he came here the nearest markets were the river towns, Davenport, Lyons, Dubuque and Bell. In 1859 our subject built a shanty on his land, and commenced its improvement, although he worked at his trade the greater part of his time until 1861. In that year he took an important step towards the upbuilding of a home by his marriage, in the month of June, to Miss Roxanna Davis, and he built a good frame house, in which he installed his bride. He then commenced farming in earnest, and was prosperously engaged in agricultural pursuits in that place until 1877. He then bought land in Delmar, and, building a fine residence in a beautiful location, dwelt there until July, 1886. He disposed of that property in the same month, and bought his present home in Maquoketa, and has ever since been a valued residence of this city, where he has many old friends and acquaintances, who were glad to welcome him back to the midst. He is known to be a man of rugged honesty and blameless character, and in his relations with others is kind, considerate and helpful. He is well-liked i! n this community, where he has come to pass the closing years of a busy life. Mrs. Brady is held in equal respect by their mutual acquaintances, and we cannot close this brief review of the life of her husband, to whose interests she has devoted her life since their marriage, without glancing at her early life and referring to her birth and parentage. She was born in Wolcott, Lamoille Co., Vt., and her father, Thomas T. Davis, is thought to have been a native of the same State; he passed the greater part of his life among its green hills as a tiller of the soil, spending his last years with his children. He was married in Vermont, to Lydia Haines, a native of New York. She came to Iowa in 1853, and made her home with her children until her death. Mrs. Brady's paternal grandfather, Capt. Thomas Davis, was for many years commander of a whaling vessel. He was for a time a resident of Maine; but, moving from there to Vermont, he bought a farm in Lamoille County, and followed agriculture there until his death. Mrs. Brady accompanied her mother to Iow! a in 1853; the journey being made by rail to Rockford, Ill., thence by stage to Galena, and from there by the Galena and Mississippi rivers to Bellevue. After coming to this State Mrs. Brady lived with her brother until her marriage.

~ PHILIP BURR BRADLEY ~ Related Surnames: BAKER, CARPENTER, CREVLING Hon. Philip Burr Bradley, usually known as Judge Bradley, a disinguished resident of Andrew, was an early comer in this county, and its annals would be incomplete without reference to his work as a Legislator and in the law courts. For thirty-seven years he was a prominent figure in the public life of the county and State, being leading member of the bar, and a stateman and a politician of high rank and influence. He is now living in honorable retirement, having left the cares and responsibilities of public life behind him while at the height of his power and fame. He comes of good New England blood, and is himself a native of that section of the country. His paternal grandfather, Col. Philip B. Bradley, was a native of Southport, Conn., and was a graduate of Yale College. He was a man of considerable prominence in his day, and took an active part in the public life of his native State. He was an officer in the Revolution and was one of Washington's warmest friends. His colonel's commission was signed by Hancock. He engaged in buying land which he rented, and was the wealthiest man in the town of Ridgefield. He was Marshal of the District of Connecticut during both administrations of Washington and of John Adams, receiving his appointment directly from them, and he was one of the most prominent men in the Federalist party in New England. He was a member of the Congregationalist Church. He lived in his native state until his death. The paternal greatpgrandather of our subject, was born in England, and coming to America, located! on the shores of Long Island Sound. The maternal grandfather of our subject, was Dr. Amos Baker, a physician of note in New England. He moved from Vermont to Ridgefield, Conn., during some period of his life, and there practiced medicine until death. The father of our subject, Jesse S. Bradley, was born in Ridgefield, Conn., and graduated at Yale College, where he was distinguished as being the best linguist in the class. He studied law with Judge Gould in his native State, and became one of the most brilliant members of the bar. He early received the appointment of Judge, which office he held until death. He was also interested in the general merchandise business in Ridgefield, and had a large amount of landed property to look after. He died on the judge's bench in 1832, at the age of fifty-one years, when scarcely past the meridian of life. His death was an irreparable loss to the community, and the state at large, as he was not only a great but a good man. Besides having exceptional talents as a lawyer and a judge, he was a shrewd man of busines. He was a true Christian gentleman and was active in the support of the Congregational Church, of which he was a deacon. He was a leader in the Whig party, and was inf! luential in its councils. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Baker, was born in Vermont and died in Ridgefield, Conn. Seven children blessed their union, as follows: Sarah, (deceased); Philip Burr, subject of this sketch; Jesse S., who died in infancy; Francis, a real estate dealer in Chicago; William H., Clerk of the United States Courts in Chicago; Jesse and Amos B., are deceased. Philip Burr, of whom we write was born in Ridgefield, Conn., Jan. 5, 1809. He was reared in his native town and was graduated from the high school when but sixteen years old. In 1826, he was entered as a student in the classical course in Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., from which institution of learning he was a graduate with high honors in 1829. After leaving college he commenced the study of law in Danbury, Conn., under the instruction of Hon. Reuben H. Booth. He remained in Ridgefield with his mother until the spring of 1834, when he started westward and landed in Galena, where he established himself in the practice of his profession at the August term, 1836. He was appointed Prosecuting-Attorney for the term by Gov. Ford, and in 1837, was commissioned Postmaster. In the fall of 1839, he resigned his position, having decided to take up his residence in the Territory of Iowa. He purchased 300 acres of land in Van Buren Township, Jackson County, and turned his a! ttention to agricultural pursuits. In 1840 an attempt was made to draw him back to the bar, and his friends elected him Probate Judge of Clinton County, but he did not care for the office and did not qualify. In 1843 he was appointed District Clerk of the Court for Jackson County, and removed with his family to Andrew. He held that office until the spring of 1845, when he was elected to the Territorial Council on the Democratic ticket. In 1846 an admiring constituency sent him to represent them in the State Senate, and he served with honor four years. In 1850, he was elected Secretary of that body, and served in that capacity, or as assistant secretary, every session except one, during his connection with the senate, until the capital was removed to Des Moines. In 1857 he was elected to the State Legislature as representative from Jackson County in the first session of the law-makers at Des Moines, after it had been made the capital of the State. In 1861, Mr. Bradley ! was elected County Judge for a term of two years, and in 1863 he resumed his practice before the bar. In 1877 he was again elected Representative of the State Legislature to assist in the deliberations of the 17th session of that honorable body. At the end of that term he retired to private life, having earned a rest from the weary exactions and demands of public life by thirty-seven years of earnest and tireless effort in behalf of the people and State. He retired with honor and a stainless record after a brilliant and useful career, in which he had unselfishly labored for the good of the greatest number, irrespective of party; and as a stateman, judge, and politician he was always true to himself and others, and was faithful and incorruptible in the discharge of his duties. He was for many years a power in the Democratic party, and in 1852 was Chairman of the Iowa delegation in the National Convention that met at Baltimore, and cast his vote for Stephen A. Douglas unti! l the last ballot, when Franklin Pierce was nominated for the presidency of the United States. The Judge was Gov. Brigg's right-hand man during his administration, and had great influence in the management of the State government. Judge Bradley was married in Galena, July 1, 1838 to Miss Lucinda Carpenter, and their happy, peaceful wedded life has been of unusual duration, extending over more than half a century. Mrs. Bradley is a woman of amiable disposition and quiet force of character, and is, in truth, a homemaker. She is a sincere Christian and a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. She is a native of New Jersey and a daughter of Samuel D. Carpenter, also a native of the same State. Her grandfather Carpenter was a native of Germany, and a farmer, who, during some period of his life emigrated to America and settled in New Jersey. Mrs. Bradley's father was bred to the life of a farmer in his native State, and in 1827 removed from there to Galena, Ill., becoming a pioneer farmer of that section of the country. Later he removed to Rock Island, where he had an interest in a coal mine. He afterward crossed the Mississippi River into this State, and taking up his residence in Van Buren ! Township, this county, died there. The maiden name of his wife was Crevling. She was born in New Jersey, and after her husband's demise she married Gov. Briggs, of this State, and lived in Andrew until her death. To her and her first husband three children were born in their native New Jersey. The following are the seven children born to our subject and his wife: Frances; Sarah (deceased); Alice lives in Chicago; Rhoda in Sigourney, Iowa; Philip B., in Chicago; Henry S., in Cass County, Iowa; Charles F., in Burlington; Clinton H., in Chicago; Walter S., dead.

Hello, I could use some help or suggestions as I am hitting a brick wall with my great aunt, Pearl GRIFFITH. She was born about 1870 Jackson Co, IA. I find her living with her parents in the 1870 census (4 months old) and the 1880 census she is 10 yrs old.( found under GRIFFITHS) She married in 1894 in Jackson Co. I can not find anything on her marriage or anything on Pearl between 1880 - 1930. In 1930, she is found as Pearl J. GATES living in Chicago, IL. She is widowed and it says she is 52. (age not correct) We know she married a GATES, but I can not find anything on a Pearl GATES that fits the age, place of birth or parents place of birth (New York). I am at a loss where to go next. There just is not anything on her. I already sent away for a marriage certificate and it turned up nothing. I also sent away for a SS application for her as she is listed in the SS Index. I received an application with Pearl's social security number, but received a wrong Pearl SS application. The application was for a Pearl Cat Firstborn who was born November 4, 1908. I wrote the SS administration in June 2003 about it and have not received any response. Obviously, there was a mix up as it is Pearl GATES' SS number, but it is the wrong Pearl as the name on the application is FIRSTBORN. I just keep hitting brick walls with Pearl. Obviously, she must not want to be found!:) I know she was living in Nov. 1955 as her sister Ruby TRUAX died in Fresno CA and Pearl is listed as a surviving sister in Washington. I believe this is Washington, California not the state of Washington as it does not say state. This is why I went the route of the Social Security application as I figured that she must have had a SS number as she was still living in 1955. She is listed as La Pearla or Safionla GRIFFITH in the 1870 census as it is very difficult to read. In the 1880 census, she is listed as Perl GRIFFITHS. I am wondering if GATES was not her first husband, but possibly a second husband. Does anyone have access to Iowa marriage records? If so, I would appreciate it if someone could look up a marriage record for Pearl (LaPearla) (Safionla or anything that look close to this name) GRIFFITH in Jackson Co, IA. She should be about 24 years old at the time of her marriage. I would be willing to compensate you for your time and effort. Her parents were George C (Clemens) and Eunice (BECKER) GRIFFITH. I have her marriage date as August 04, 1894 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA. This was written in family records. Thank you so much, Sharon

The above-named listing was a typographical error, and I regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Donna

~ BERNARD KETTLER ~ Related Surnames: HOXMEIER, BREHM, SPOERLEIN, Misc. Surnames: PURDY Bernard Kettler, postmaster and merchant, of Cottonville, although a resident of this village only about three years, has already become one of the leaders both in society and in business circles. His store here is nicely fitted up and well stocked with general merchandise, drugs, etc. He owns beside some fine farming land, and devotes some of his time to agricultural pursuits. He and his wife are people of education and refinement, and their pretty home is the center of culture and a charming hospitality, where the cordiality and courtesy of the host and the gracious pleasantness of the hostess attract many friends, and are a solace to the stranger, who may happen to sojourn with them. The date of the birth of our subject was Feb. 26, 1854, and his birthplace is in the German Fatherland across the sea, in the village of Dreforden, in the province of Hanover, which was the home of his ancestry, on both his father's and mother's side. The former, whose given name was Theodore, was a farmer in that province, and owned a small farm and also had a weaving establishment, which he managed successfully. In 1866, he sold his property in the old country and sought the new world with his family, embarking at Bremen on the steamer Hensa, and after a voyage of twelve days landing at New York City. From there he came with his wife and children to Jackson County, this State, and bought land in Tete des Morts Township, where he engaged in farming till death closed his mortal career. He was a strict member of the Catholic Curch, and did his duty as a man and a Christian in every department of life that he was called on to fill. The mother of our subject, whose maiden ! name was Margaret Hoxmeier, was born in the German Fatherland seventy years ago. She is now living on the old homestead in Tete des Morts in deserved comfort and happiness. Five children were born of her marriage, as follows: Margaret, living in Richland; Mary, living near Alton, in Sioux County; Theodore, in Tete des Morts; Anna, (deceased) and Bernard. The latter of whom we write passed the first twelve years of his life on his father's farm in the land of his nativity, receiving the foundation of a liberal education in the excellent German schools, and he also attended the public schools of this county, after coming to the United States with his parents, remaining in school until he was seventeen years old. He was then fitted for college, and he became a student at the Pio Nono College, a teacher's seminary at Milwaukee, Wis., where in a fine course of study of three years' duration he attained high rank as a scholar, and was gradulated in the spring of 1874, with honors. At the close of his college he went to Chicago, and having adopted the profession of teacher, he secured a situation in a school at Niles Centre, near Chicago, Ill, was there was year, and then accepted a similar position at Grosse Point, near the same city. He taught there successfully two years, and after that was engaged the same length of time as ! a teacher in a school at Waukegan, Ill. After that he was called to take charge of a school at Buffalo Grove, in the same State, and retained the position eight years. In June, 1885, he abandoned pedagogy to give his attention to his present business, buying at that time his store and a stock of merchandise and sixteen acres of land of F. M. Purdy. He has refitted his store, enlarged his stock and is doing a good and paying business. He has a comfortable residence, has built a good barn, and made many other improvements on his place, and keeps his land under admirable tillage. He was appointed to his present position as Postmaster in 1885, and is ably discharging the duties of the office. Mr. Kettler was married at Buffalo Grove, Ill., June 25, 1878, to Miss Christina Brehm. She is a native of that place and a daughter of Mathias and Mary (Spoerlein) Brehm, natives of Bamberg, Bavaria. Her father was the owner of a farm near Buffalo Grove. The pleasant household circle of our subject and his amiable wife is completed by the six children that have been born to them - Maggie, Rose, Alex, Leo, Clara, and Bertha. Mr. Kettler, though educated for the teacher's profession has shown no less talent as a business man, who is alert and wide-awake, keeping abreast of the time. He possess in a full degree discernment, forethought, excellent financial ability and other useful traits that lead life to a successful issue. Religiously, he and his wife are earnest members of the St. Lawrence's Catholic Church at Otter Creek; and in politics, he is actively identified with the Democrats, and has been a delegate to County conventions. He has served on the Petit Jury one term. Mrs. Kettler is a well-educated, intelligent lady, and is a great help to her husband in the management of his store, attending to it when he is obliged by the exigencies of business to be away.

~ THEODORE NIEMANN, SR ~ Related Surnames: KLAPHAKD, REILING, BURGMEIER, ROLLING, ROGERMAN Theodore Niemann, Sr., one of the representative pioneers of this county, and occupying a leading position among his German fellow-citizens, is numbered among the solid and substantial men of Bellevue Township, which has been his home since October, 1838. A native of Hanover, Germany, he was born May 12, 1812, and is the son of Herman H. and Margaret (Klaphakd) Niemann, who were also of German birth and parentage, and who spent their entire lives upon their native soil. In accordance with the laws and customs of his native country our subject was placed in school at an early age, and received a good education in the mother tongue. He was reared to farm pursuits, and being the eldest son of the family, was the first to leave the home roof. In the fall of 1837, when a man of twenty-five years, not satisfied with his condition or his prospects, he resolved to emigrate to America. He set out in company with his future brother-in-law, Andrew Arnold Reiling, taking passage at Bremen on a sailing-vessel September 23, which landed them in the city of New Orleans, on the 20th of November following. >From the Crescent City our travelers went up the Mississippi River to Galena, Ill., and Mr. Niemann during the following summer occupied himself in smelting lead ore. In the fall of 1838, leaving the Prairie State, he made his way to this county while Iowa was still a Territory. He took up 320 acres of Government land on section 3 in the vicinity of Bellevue, and settled upon it in its wild and primitive state before the Indians had left this locality, and wild game of all kinds was plentiful. He put up a log cabin, and proceeded with the cultivation and improvement of his land. Although enduring the hardships and privations common to life on the frontier, he was prospered in his labors, cleared a good farm, and by degrees erected the necessary buildings. In seven years the cabin was abandoned for a neat stone dwelling, the first of its kind erected in this county. It is still standing in good condition, and occupied by his sons. Mr. Niemann, as his capital accumulated, invested in additional land, and is now the owner of over 620 acres in this county, besides 160 acres in Cherokee County. When we reflect upon the fact that he came to Iowa with only $500, and has received no financial assistance from any source, it must be admitted that he has done well. The Niemann family occupied the farm in Bellevue Township until the fall of 1886, then removed to town, where our subject and his excellent wife propose to spend the remainder of their days comparatively retired from active labor. The latter in her girlhood was Miss Adeline Reiling, sister of Arnold Reiling, Mayor of Bellevue, who is represented elsewhere in this volume. They were married in Galena, July 18, 1839, celebrating their golden wedding this year. Of this untion there have been born twelve children, nine of whom are living. August is a resident of Sheridan County, Kan.; Theodore lives in Bellevue; Anton is living in Jackson County; Mary is the wife of Adolph Burgmeier, of Chicago, Ill.; Elizabeth married Nicholas Rolling, of Jackson Township, this county; Lucetta, Mrs. Herman Rogerman, is a resident of Jo Daviess County, Ill.; Nicholas is farming in Bellevue Township; and Frances is at home. Henry (second) operates as a hardware merchant in Cherokee County, th! is State. The deceased children were named respectively: Julius, Rosanna and Henry. Mr. Niemann for many years served as School Director in his district, and was also President of the School Board. Politically, he is an uncompromising Democrat, and with his excellent wife is a member in good standing of the Catholic Church. The architect of his own fortune, his career has been one which may well be emulated by the young men of today who are thrown upon their own resources, and who must build up their character and reputation by their own exertions.

Thank you very much . I don't think he's connected to mine. most were women they only had 1 son thanks again, laura k. roan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allen, Edwards, Hawkins, Menneke, Olinghouse, Pate, Patterson, Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/1562.1 Message Board Post: In your query you don't mention dates of marriage or birth dates for the children. I have a John J Ray, who married Addie Allen, 3 July 1871. He was probably born about 1850, I am guessing based on Addie's birth year. They were likely married in Sabula, Jackson Co, IA. Any chance this is your John Ray? Thanks for any reply.

T.C. McFarland to Myra D. Wynkoop 13 Sep 1880 John P. Conkey, Minister

In that book HISTORY of Jackson County do they have any mcfarland marriages?? Thank you, laura k. roan

If this helps narrow it down I found in the marriage listing in the "History of Jackson county" by Ellis: John S. McCord to Olive Walrod 16 Oct 1875 by H. B. French, j p

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frazier, McCard, Gregory Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/112.126 Message Board Post: My great grandparents Daniel and Eliza Frazier lived next door to the John McCard family in the 1870 census. My great aunt Alma Frazier married John S McCard in Jackson Co on Dec 25, 1870. I don't think she lived very long as in 1880 I find Johns wife is Olive. do you have anything on this family? I have absolutely nothing. thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frazier, McCard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/1570 Message Board Post: I am looking for the death of Alma Frazier McCard. She married John S McCard on Dec 25, 1870. in Jackson Co. IA. In the 1880 census his wife is listed as Olive. So I think Alma died before 1880. Is there any type of death list where I can check this information? Thanks, Sue

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How can I ever thank you. With this information I have found our family came originally from Germany. I had much of the information, but not that fact. My Grandfather was James Budwin Ripple, my great grandfather was James Andrew Ripple & now I know my great great grandfather was also James Andrew Ripple. After working on this line for 30 years, this is the most satisfying piece of information I've been given. What a gift! Thanks many times over. Darlene (Ripple) Kenison --- Original Message ----- From: "DJMWalker" <mdwalker@trilobyte.net> To: <IAJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 7:40 PM Subject: [IAJACKSO] Biography of C. L. RIPPLE > ~ C. L. RIPPLE ~ > > Related Surnames: FARRELL, MATHEWS, MCCLOSKEY, REED, TRUMBULL, MAYBERRY, WALKER, BLACK, > > > C. L. Ripple, a veteran of the late Civil War, is the most prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Richland Township, and is classed among the most enterprising and successful members of his calling in all Jackson County. He is a son of a pioneer of this section of Iowa, and may himself be considered a pioneer. He has improved a large farm of 530 acres, beautifully located on Farmers' Creek, lying partly in Richland Township, and the remainder in Farmers' Creek Township (280 acres on sec 31, ninety acres on section 32, the former township, and eighty acres on section 1, and the same number on section 12 of the latter township), all of which, with the exception of sixty acres, is under fine cultivation, and produces abundant harbests, and is in all respects one of the best ordered, and most desirable estates to be found in the county. It is watered by springs and Farmers' Creek, is fenced, and has beautiful groves and orchard. The buildings are roomy and conveniently arrange! > d, comprising a fine brick residence 24 x 28, with wing 14 x 16, commodious barns, etc. Mr. Ripple has his farm well-stocked. He has a herd of graded Durhams, and also buys and feeds cattle to the extent of a car-load a year; he has twelve graded draft horses, using three teams in the working of the farm; and he also has a flock of seventy sheep; but he makes a specialty of hogs, preferring the Poland-China breed, and he has a fine lot. > > Our subject is of German descent, his grandfather Ripple having been born in Germany, but he subsequently emigrated to the United States, and spent his last years in Pennsylvania. In that State, in Lawrence County, his son James, father of our subject, was born. He was there bred to the life of a farmer, and became the possessor of a ninety-acre farm, that was valuable on account of its rich deposits of coal and iron. In 1855, in the spring of the year, he abandoned his old Pennsylvania home, and came with his family by boat to Iowa, landing at Bellevue, April 9, and thence coming to Farmers' Creek Township, where he purchased 200 acres of land. He cast in his lot with the pioneers that had preceded him to this region, and rendered valuable aid in developing the resources of the township, and in promoting its growth. He improved a good farm, and continued its management with good judgment and discretion until his death, in 1885, at the ripe old age of seventy-eight year! > s. He left to his descendants the precious legacy of a life well-spent, whose record was that of a virtuous, conscientious, upright man. Religiously, he was a Presbyterian, steadfast in the faith; politically, he was a Democrat, and work zealously for the interests of the party. His good wife passed to the life beyond at the homestead in Farmers' Creek, where she had assisted him in the upbuilding of a home. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Farrell. She was born in Lawrence County, Pa., the youngest of twelve children of Joseph Farrell, a well-to-do farmer of Lawrence County, of Scotch-Irish descent. Of her marriage twelve children were born, eight, of whom are living, as follows: Adeline, now Mrs. Mathews, of Farmers' Creek; Margaret, Mrs. McCloskey, a widow living in Woodbury County, Iowa; C. L., of this sketch; Mary J., Mrs. Reed, of Woodbury County; Chauncey and James, of Farmers' Creek; Hannah, Mrs. Trumbull, of Burton County; William, of Woodbury County. > > The subject of this biography, was born near the town of Edinburg, Lawrence Co., Pa., Nov. 16, 1838, and was there reared on a farm, and obtained his education in a log school-house with slab benches. He was sixteen years old when he accompanied his parents to Iowa, and in their new home he grew to manhood, and attended school two winters after coming here, to better his education. He has a distinct recollection of the pioneer scenes that prevailed here when he first came, andof the abundance of the wild game. He remained an inmate of the parental household until he was twenty-one, when he began farming for himself, renting land in Farmers' Creek, and using oxen to work with. In 1860 he bought forty acres of land in Richland Township, and cultivated it until 1861, when the chinch bugs routed him out. In August, 1862, in the pride and glory of a strong and vigorous manhood, he offered his services to the Government to assist in putting down the war, and his name was enro! > lled amongst those of the brave soldiers of Company I, 31st Iowa Infantry. He was mustered in at Davenport, was sent to Helena, Ark., with his comrades, and after skirmishing with the enemy at that point, they were dispatched to Vicksburg, and thence on the expedition up the Yazoo, and took part in the battle of Yazoo. From there our subject's regiment went to Arkansas Post, and was present at the battle there, and then returned to Young's Point, where it went into winter quarters. Our subject was next called into action in the skirmish at Fourteen Mile Creek, and then fought at the battle of Jackson, and subsequently at the siege of Vicksburg, which lasted forty-seven days, and he took an active part in the memorable engagement of the 22d of May. After the surrender his regiment was ordered back to Jackson, and skirmished with the rebels all the way, and subsequently returned to Camp Sherman near Vicksburg, where it remained until September. Then Chattanooga became the! > objective point, and the men went there by the way of Memphis. Mr. Ripple was taken sick at Bridgeport, Miss., and was sent to Nashville, where he was in the hospital for two months. As soon as possible he joined his regiment at Woodville, Ala., where it was in winter quarters, and in the spring of 1864, the soldiers entered upon the Georgia campaign under the leadership of the gallant Sherman, and showed their good fighting qualities at Resaca, Sallas, Kenesaw Mountain and siege of Atlanta, where, on the 22d and 28th the most hotly contested battles of the month were waged. After taking part in the battle of Jonesborough, our subject and his comrades were sent in pursuit of Gen. Hood, and had an engagement with the enemy at Snake Creek Gap. Returning to Atlanta, they accompanied Gen. Sherman to the sea. At Savannah Mr. Ripple was detailed to drive in the train, and acted as teamster until the close of the war, when he went with the troops to Washington. He had contra! > cted sore eyes, and was almost blind, but he took part in the grand review. He was mustered out and discharged from the army at Davenport, June 28, 1865, having won for himself an honorable record as a faithful and courageous soldier, who was true to the highest interests of his country in her hour of trial. > > After his experience of the privations and hardships of life on Southern battle fields, our subject returned to his home with his health much impaired, and he was not able to do much that summer, but look after his little farm of forty acres. In the fall he bought forty acres adjoining it, and was so successful in cultivated the whole, that he was enabled to lay up money, and in 1871 bought eighty acres more adjoining, which was partly improved. He busied himself in farming and stock-raising, and continued to make improvements, and has from time to time bought more land, until his farm numbering 530 acres, is one of the largest for many miles around. That he has been very successful, more so than ordinary, he owes entirely to hard labor, good management, and a talent for business. > > Mr. Ripple and Miss Margaret Mayberry were united in marriage, Dec. 15, 1859, and ten children have blessed their wedded life, seven of whom are living: Elizabeth J., Amy D., John L., Joseph H., Horace C., Esther A., and W. Harrison. Elizabeth married Sylvester Walker, a farmer in Farmers' Creek Township; Amy D. married George Walker, a farmer in Farmers' Creek Township; Marcellus; James Alexander, and an infant unnamed, are deceased. The others are at home with their parents. Mrs. Ripple is a native of Mercer County, Pa., a daughter of A. J. and Jane (Black) Mayberry, natives of Mercer County, Pa. Her father was a blacksmith, in the employ of a canal company; he also farmed while a resident of the Keystone State. But he finally removed from there with his family, and became an early settler of Farmers' Creek Township, where he spent his remaining years. In his wife our subject possesses a true helpmate and companion. She is a sincere Christian, and an influential me! > mber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has served as Superintendent of the Sunday School. > > Mr. Ripple is an intensely patriotic and loyal citizen, as was shown by his course through the war and by his conduct since. He possesses a full share of public spirit, is devoted to the best intests of his county and township, and as President of the local School Board, is zealously furthering the cause of education. The Republican party possesses in him one of its most intelligent supporters, and one of its strongest advocates in this vicinity. It may be remarked in this connection, that Mr. Ripple went into the war as a Democrat, but in the fiery crucible of that terrible struggle, his opinions were changed in regard to the merits of the policy pursued by the two great parties, and he came out from the contest a firm Republican. Our subject has a quick intellect, his judgment and business ability are of a high order; he has a keen sense of honor, and his life-record is untarnished. > > > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== > Reminder! If you are changing e-mail addresses, please unsubscribe > from the old address and subscribe again with the new. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

~ C. L. RIPPLE ~ Related Surnames: FARRELL, MATHEWS, MCCLOSKEY, REED, TRUMBULL, MAYBERRY, WALKER, BLACK, C. L. Ripple, a veteran of the late Civil War, is the most prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Richland Township, and is classed among the most enterprising and successful members of his calling in all Jackson County. He is a son of a pioneer of this section of Iowa, and may himself be considered a pioneer. He has improved a large farm of 530 acres, beautifully located on Farmers' Creek, lying partly in Richland Township, and the remainder in Farmers' Creek Township (280 acres on sec 31, ninety acres on section 32, the former township, and eighty acres on section 1, and the same number on section 12 of the latter township), all of which, with the exception of sixty acres, is under fine cultivation, and produces abundant harbests, and is in all respects one of the best ordered, and most desirable estates to be found in the county. It is watered by springs and Farmers' Creek, is fenced, and has beautiful groves and orchard. The buildings are roomy and conveniently arrange! d, comprising a fine brick residence 24 x 28, with wing 14 x 16, commodious barns, etc. Mr. Ripple has his farm well-stocked. He has a herd of graded Durhams, and also buys and feeds cattle to the extent of a car-load a year; he has twelve graded draft horses, using three teams in the working of the farm; and he also has a flock of seventy sheep; but he makes a specialty of hogs, preferring the Poland-China breed, and he has a fine lot. Our subject is of German descent, his grandfather Ripple having been born in Germany, but he subsequently emigrated to the United States, and spent his last years in Pennsylvania. In that State, in Lawrence County, his son James, father of our subject, was born. He was there bred to the life of a farmer, and became the possessor of a ninety-acre farm, that was valuable on account of its rich deposits of coal and iron. In 1855, in the spring of the year, he abandoned his old Pennsylvania home, and came with his family by boat to Iowa, landing at Bellevue, April 9, and thence coming to Farmers' Creek Township, where he purchased 200 acres of land. He cast in his lot with the pioneers that had preceded him to this region, and rendered valuable aid in developing the resources of the township, and in promoting its growth. He improved a good farm, and continued its management with good judgment and discretion until his death, in 1885, at the ripe old age of seventy-eight year! s. He left to his descendants the precious legacy of a life well-spent, whose record was that of a virtuous, conscientious, upright man. Religiously, he was a Presbyterian, steadfast in the faith; politically, he was a Democrat, and work zealously for the interests of the party. His good wife passed to the life beyond at the homestead in Farmers' Creek, where she had assisted him in the upbuilding of a home. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Farrell. She was born in Lawrence County, Pa., the youngest of twelve children of Joseph Farrell, a well-to-do farmer of Lawrence County, of Scotch-Irish descent. Of her marriage twelve children were born, eight, of whom are living, as follows: Adeline, now Mrs. Mathews, of Farmers' Creek; Margaret, Mrs. McCloskey, a widow living in Woodbury County, Iowa; C. L., of this sketch; Mary J., Mrs. Reed, of Woodbury County; Chauncey and James, of Farmers' Creek; Hannah, Mrs. Trumbull, of Burton County; William, of Woodbury County. The subject of this biography, was born near the town of Edinburg, Lawrence Co., Pa., Nov. 16, 1838, and was there reared on a farm, and obtained his education in a log school-house with slab benches. He was sixteen years old when he accompanied his parents to Iowa, and in their new home he grew to manhood, and attended school two winters after coming here, to better his education. He has a distinct recollection of the pioneer scenes that prevailed here when he first came, andof the abundance of the wild game. He remained an inmate of the parental household until he was twenty-one, when he began farming for himself, renting land in Farmers' Creek, and using oxen to work with. In 1860 he bought forty acres of land in Richland Township, and cultivated it until 1861, when the chinch bugs routed him out. In August, 1862, in the pride and glory of a strong and vigorous manhood, he offered his services to the Government to assist in putting down the war, and his name was enro! lled amongst those of the brave soldiers of Company I, 31st Iowa Infantry. He was mustered in at Davenport, was sent to Helena, Ark., with his comrades, and after skirmishing with the enemy at that point, they were dispatched to Vicksburg, and thence on the expedition up the Yazoo, and took part in the battle of Yazoo. From there our subject's regiment went to Arkansas Post, and was present at the battle there, and then returned to Young's Point, where it went into winter quarters. Our subject was next called into action in the skirmish at Fourteen Mile Creek, and then fought at the battle of Jackson, and subsequently at the siege of Vicksburg, which lasted forty-seven days, and he took an active part in the memorable engagement of the 22d of May. After the surrender his regiment was ordered back to Jackson, and skirmished with the rebels all the way, and subsequently returned to Camp Sherman near Vicksburg, where it remained until September. Then Chattanooga became the! objective point, and the men went there by the way of Memphis. Mr. Ripple was taken sick at Bridgeport, Miss., and was sent to Nashville, where he was in the hospital for two months. As soon as possible he joined his regiment at Woodville, Ala., where it was in winter quarters, and in the spring of 1864, the soldiers entered upon the Georgia campaign under the leadership of the gallant Sherman, and showed their good fighting qualities at Resaca, Sallas, Kenesaw Mountain and siege of Atlanta, where, on the 22d and 28th the most hotly contested battles of the month were waged. After taking part in the battle of Jonesborough, our subject and his comrades were sent in pursuit of Gen. Hood, and had an engagement with the enemy at Snake Creek Gap. Returning to Atlanta, they accompanied Gen. Sherman to the sea. At Savannah Mr. Ripple was detailed to drive in the train, and acted as teamster until the close of the war, when he went with the troops to Washington. He had contra! cted sore eyes, and was almost blind, but he took part in the grand review. He was mustered out and discharged from the army at Davenport, June 28, 1865, having won for himself an honorable record as a faithful and courageous soldier, who was true to the highest interests of his country in her hour of trial. After his experience of the privations and hardships of life on Southern battle fields, our subject returned to his home with his health much impaired, and he was not able to do much that summer, but look after his little farm of forty acres. In the fall he bought forty acres adjoining it, and was so successful in cultivated the whole, that he was enabled to lay up money, and in 1871 bought eighty acres more adjoining, which was partly improved. He busied himself in farming and stock-raising, and continued to make improvements, and has from time to time bought more land, until his farm numbering 530 acres, is one of the largest for many miles around. That he has been very successful, more so than ordinary, he owes entirely to hard labor, good management, and a talent for business. Mr. Ripple and Miss Margaret Mayberry were united in marriage, Dec. 15, 1859, and ten children have blessed their wedded life, seven of whom are living: Elizabeth J., Amy D., John L., Joseph H., Horace C., Esther A., and W. Harrison. Elizabeth married Sylvester Walker, a farmer in Farmers' Creek Township; Amy D. married George Walker, a farmer in Farmers' Creek Township; Marcellus; James Alexander, and an infant unnamed, are deceased. The others are at home with their parents. Mrs. Ripple is a native of Mercer County, Pa., a daughter of A. J. and Jane (Black) Mayberry, natives of Mercer County, Pa. Her father was a blacksmith, in the employ of a canal company; he also farmed while a resident of the Keystone State. But he finally removed from there with his family, and became an early settler of Farmers' Creek Township, where he spent his remaining years. In his wife our subject possesses a true helpmate and companion. She is a sincere Christian, and an influential me! mber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has served as Superintendent of the Sunday School. Mr. Ripple is an intensely patriotic and loyal citizen, as was shown by his course through the war and by his conduct since. He possesses a full share of public spirit, is devoted to the best intests of his county and township, and as President of the local School Board, is zealously furthering the cause of education. The Republican party possesses in him one of its most intelligent supporters, and one of its strongest advocates in this vicinity. It may be remarked in this connection, that Mr. Ripple went into the war as a Democrat, but in the fiery crucible of that terrible struggle, his opinions were changed in regard to the merits of the policy pursued by the two great parties, and he came out from the contest a firm Republican. Our subject has a quick intellect, his judgment and business ability are of a high order; he has a keen sense of honor, and his life-record is untarnished.

~ JOHN WADDLE ~ Related Surnames: FINLEY, CAMPBELL, REYNOLDS (ADOPTION), BARKLY John Waddle, an ex-soldier of the Union Army, and a resident of this county since the fall of 1865, is pleasantly located on a fine farm of 200 acres in Farmers' Creek Township, and is favorably known to a large portion of its people. He is one of the most thorough and skillful agriculturists of this region, while as a man and a citizen, he is amply entitled to representation in a work of this kind. In glancing at the early life of our subject, we find that he is a native of the Dominion of Canada, born in 1836. His parents were Robert and Lydia (Finley) Waddle, natives of Ireland, where they were reared and married. Soon after uniting their hearts and fortunes, they crossed the Atlantac, and thereafter until 1847, resided in Canada. That year they came over into the States, settling in Mercer County, Pa., where they sojourned several years, and then took up their abode in Pittsburgh. There the father engaged in farming, and spent the remainder of his life; the mother is still living in the Smoky City. Both identified themselves with the Presbyterian Church early in life. Their family consisted of seven children, viz.: John, our subject; Alexander, who died when twenty-two years old; Robert, James, Sarah, Sophia, and Belle. The subject of this sketch was reared to man's estate in Mercer County, Pa., and after leaving the common school, was occupied mostly at farming. His life passed in a comparatively uneventful manner until his marriage, which occurred in Mercer County; the bride being Miss Eliza, daughter of Robert and Matilda Campbell. The parents of Mrs. Waddle were natives of Pennsylvania, where they spent their entire lives. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Waddle continued residents of the Keystone State until after the outbreak of the Civil War. Our subject watched the conflict until Sept. 24, 1861, then decided to proffer his services to aid in the preservation of the Union. He enlisted in Company B, 76th Pennsylvania Infantry as a private; was promoted to Corporal, and servied until July 18, 1865, when he received his honorable discharge. Mr. Waddle, during his army life, experienced all the hardships and privations inseparable from such a conflict, and participated in many of the important battles of the war. He was present at Ft. Sumter, and afterward met the enemy in various minor engagements, and in the battles of Petersburg, Cold Harbor, Strawberry Point, and others. At the battle of Ft. Sumter he received a flesh-wound, which disabled him for a few days. He went into the army strong and robust, but came out a physical wreck. During his sojourn in the South, he learned much of life in that region, and although the experience in some respects was severe, still it proved to be one, taken altogether, with which he would not willingly part. Not long after his honorable discharge from the army, Mr. Waddle set his face toward the Great West. He made the journey from Pennsylvania to Iowa overland with a team, and upon his arrival in Farmers' Creek Township, this county, settled upon eighty acres of land, which he had previously purchased. He was by no means wealthy, and the first few years of his experience in the Hawkeye State were similar to those of many of the men around him, during which he was obliged to practice the most rigid economy, and enjoyed very few holidays. Industry and perseverance, however, in due time brought their reward, and Mr. Waddle has now one of the finest farms in this part of the county; the whole under a good state of cultivation, enclosed with substantial fencing, and devoted mostly to grain and pasturage. He erected a good residence, has a convenient barn with stables, corn-cribs, and the other necessary outbuildings. He lives quietly and unostentatiously, and enjoys a large pro! portion of the good things of this life. Mr. and Mrs. Waddle have no children of their own, but adopted one, Thomas Reynolds, at the age of eighteen months, and he remained with them until reaching man's estate. He married Miss Anna Barkly, and they live not far from the Waddle homestead on Mr. Waddle's place. Mr. Waddle, politically, affiliates with the Republican party. Neither he nor his excellent wife are identified with any religious organization, but they endeavor to make it the rule of their lives to do unto their neighbors as they would be done by, and the reports which those neighbors give of them would indicate that they have been enabled to approach very nearly the moral standard which they have set up for themselves. They have a remarkably pleasant home, which is the frequent resort of their many friends.

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