William M. Smith >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Smith, Weinkle, Goetch, Miller, Schnell, Jeske, Toppendorf. To William M. Smith, Civil war veteran and survivor of some of its fiercest conflicts, Scott county pioneer, and formerly one of Davenport's foremost business men, must be accorded a prominent place on the list of her retired citizens. After a well spent, industrious life, it is his happy fate to enjoy the peace and leisure of retirement in his declining years. He was born I Westmoreland county Pennsylvania, February 25, 1837, and is of German descent, his parent, Daniel and Barbara (Weinkle) Smith, being by birth subjects of the German emperor. The father was educated in the German schools, learned the trade of a blacksmith and entered the German army, where he served for the prescribed time. When still a young man he became a citizen of the United States, locating in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, where he followed his trade until 1854, when he brought his family to Scott county, Iowa. In Davenport he engaged in blacksmithing for several years, and both he and his wife died in this city. William M. Smith received his education in the schools of the county in which he was born and after the family's removal to Iowa worked in sawmills until the breaking out of the Rebellion. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, Twentieth Iowa Infantry, his service continuing until the close of the war. Joining the regiment at Clinton, Iowa, he went into camp with it at Camp McClellan for a short time. It was then ordered to St. Louis, Missouri, and after remaining there for a time, was inactive service in that state. It subsequently participated in a number of engagements, among them Prairie Grove, Arkansas; Vicksburg and Fort Blakeley. He was mustered out at the close of the war at Mobile, Alabama. During the trying reconstruction period Mr. Smith came back to Davenport and established himself in business as a manufacturer of vinegar. In partnership with Edward Fay, he opened a store on Front street, dealing in wrapping paper and grocery sundries, and they continued together until 1882, in which year the partnership was dissolved and Mr. Smith organized the Amazon Vinegar & Pickling Company, a local company with a capital stock of thirty thousand dollars. For four years our subject acted as business manager, but in 1886 he severed his connection with the company and bought three hundred and twenty acres of farm land in Butler township, where he lived and engaged in agriculture until 1901, when he retired from active life and returned to Davenport. In August, 1863, Mr. Smith married Miss Clara Goetch, a daughter of Herman Goetch, one of Davenport's pioneers. Thirteen children were born of the union, seven of them being deceased. Those living are: W. H. Smith, of Davenport, his wife having been before her marriage Miss Anna Miller; Hilda, who married Matthew Schnell, of Chicago; Gustave, a resident of Rock Island; Ella, the wife of John Jeske, of Davenport; Arthur, who is married and living in Davenport; and Freda, who married Henry Toppendorf of Rock Island. The social is not wanting from Mr. Smith's nature and he is identified with several organizations, among them the Legion of Honor and the Knights of Pythias lodge No. 10, of Davenport. A self-made man, he has a successful lie to look back upon. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

D. J. McCarthy, M. D. Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the picture of D. J. McCarthy that accompanies this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: McCarthy, Duffy. Dr. D. J. McCarthy, one of the leading members of the medical fraternity in Davenport, has here been engaged in general practice since December, 1900, making a specialty of surgery. His birth occurred in South Groveland, Massachusetts, on the 18th of March, 1874, his parents being Philip and Cecilia (Duffy) McCarthy, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Massachusetts. The father is still a resident of the old Bay state. D. J. McCarthy supplemented his preliminary education, obtained in the public schools of his native state, by a course in Holy Cross College of Worcester, Massachusetts. Subsequently he entered Georgetown University at Washington D. C., where he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts, while in 1899 the degree of M. D. was conferred upon him. In addition to this very thorough collegiate work he was a believer, as he is still, in the doctrine of a sound mind in a sound body; and to this end he became a leader on the athletic field, leading the varsity baseball nine in its now famous victories against the eastern college teams, and being otherwise prominent in athletic circles. After leaving college he served on the university medical staff at Georgetown and the hospital staff at Providence hospital, in Washington, which is known as one of the strongest and most thorough hospitals in the United States. In December, 1900, he located for practice at Davenpor! t, Iowa, and has here since remained, being now widely recognized as one of the most prominent representatives of his profession in the city. He makes a specialty of surgery and in this branch of practice has established an enviable reputation. He keeps in touch with the onward march of the profession through his membership in the various medical societies, and is a member of the board of Mercy Hospital, and of St. Luke's Hospital. He is also visiting physician to St. Vincent's Orphanage and Immaculate Conception Academy. The splendid practice which he now enjoys has come to him in recognition of his skill and ability in the field of labor which he has chosen as a life work. Fraternally Dr. McCarthy is identified with the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Father Mathew. He is a man of marked individuality, of strong character and stalwart purpose, who in citizenship and professional circles and in private life commands the respect of all with whom he has been brought in contact. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Rt. Rev. James Davis, D. D. Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Davis, Fogarly, Welch, Hennessey, McMullen, Cosgrove, Trevis. The Right Rev. James Davis, bishop of Iowa, was born in November, 1852, in County Kilkenny, Ireland, a son of James and Margaret Davis, who were devoted to their church and their children were reared in a strong religious atmosphere. The eldest, Thomas, who died October 4, 1904, entered the religious order of the Carmelites and rose to the rank of provincial in Ireland. Richard is an esteemed Catholic priest of Louisville, Kentucky. Three sisters are connected with religious orders, one being Superior of Sacred Heart convent at Sag Harbor, Long Island. Another, St. Sebastian, is a member of the same order at Befie, France, and a third, Sister Constance, is Superior of the Immaculate Conception Academy at Newport, Kentucky. The early religious instruction of Bishop Davis was received under the direction of the very Rev. F. Fogarly, P. P., at Donemagin. He began his studies for the church at Mr. Carmelite College, Knocktopher, under the direction of the Carmelite Fathers. After completing his classical courses, he entered St. Patrick's Ecclesiastical College in Carlow, where he completed his theological course. His ordination to the priesthood took place June 21, 1878, the Right Rev. Bishop Welch, of the diocese of Kildare and Longhlain, officiating. Soon thereafter he came to the he United States and entered upon his clerical duties in Iowa, he having been adopted by the Right Rev. Bishop Hennessey, of Dubuque, during the time he was studying in Carlow. After a short period spent at the cathedral in Dubuque, Bishop Davis was assigned to St. Peter's church at Windham, Iowa, where he remained for two years. He was then at St. Mary's church at Oxford, Iowa, for four years, and it was while he was there that the original diocese of Dubuque, then embracing the whole state, was divided and Davenport made the see (sic) city of the new diocese. The Right Rev. McMullen, D. D., was the first bishop, he being succeeded by the Right Rev. A. Cosgrove, who in 1884 assigned Father Davis to St. Michael's church at Holbrook, Iowa. There he was given full opportunity to demonstrate his ability as an organizer and upon the resignation of the Very Rev. A. Trevis of Cathedral, Father Davis was appointed in November, 1889, to preside over t! he Cathedral congregation at Davenport. From the beginning he faced hard work, the erection of the Sacred Heart church. He brought to bear his magnificent powers of organization, worked unceasingly with faithful zeal, and had the satisfaction of participating in its dedication. After six years of remarkable work, Father Davis was appointed to the office of vicar general made vacant by the death of the Very Rev. A. Trevis, December 18, 1895. In the years that followed he continued to labor faithfully for his church and the people under his charge, and November 30, 1904, he was consecrated bishop to succeed Bishop Cosgrove. Probably there is no dignitary of the church in America who is more universally honored and beloved, irrespective of religious beliefs, than Bishop Davis. Learned, experienced and sympathetic, he not only is laboring for the good of his own people but to advance Davenport and Iowa and to maintain the highest possible standard of morality. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Index to WWI Soldier's Discharge Records Scott Co, Iowa (These are on film at the Davenport Public Library. Film #1675148) These papers are similar to the papers listed for my husband's grandfather, William Petersen Wm Petersen Enlistment http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/ww1petersenenlist.jpg Wm Petersen Discharge http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/ww1petersendisch.jpg Uchtoff, Frederick A Uhl, Floyd D Uken, Joseph H Ulrich, Robert S Valerius, Charles W Vallery, Wallace P Van Doren, Harry VanDruall, Peter or VanDuvall, Peter Van Dyke, Robert Ray Van Sant, George Dewey Van Sant, Homer I Vinzant, William Andrew Vogt, Henry A Voigt, Claude Voigt, John C Vollmer, Earl Charles Van Ahnen, Otto Vander Heyde, Grover C Vorkoper, James T Voss, Charles A Voss, Emil A Voss, Hans Voss, Harry H Voyles, William S Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa March 22, 1900 THE TIMES 20TH CENTURY DIRECTORY Errors in Names and Locations and Any Changes From the Way the Names Appear in The Times, Including Removals, Must be Reported to the Office or the Directory Manager in The Times Building Within 48 Hours From This Evening, as These Names Will go in Book Form Then. Metropolitan Bakery, A H Wilson mngr 430 Brady Metropolitan Horse Shoeing Shop, Goerge Shade propr 302 e 3d Metropolitan Life Ins Co, C F Wuesteney supt, 18 Ryan blk Mettner, Carl agt r 717 Spring Metzger, Amanda M wid Diedrich r 3018 Main Metzger, Benj, shoemkr 329 Perry r same Metzger, George, wife Sarah E propr Metzger Piano Co 305 w 3d and postmaster r 134 w 15th Metzger, George J, wife Amanda E. barber L L Maser r 620 w 3d Metzger, Miss Mabel M r 134 w 15th Metzger Piano Co, George Metzger propr 305 w 3d Metzger, Robert I, mngr Metzger Piano Co r 134 w 15th Meumann, Dora wid Wm r Rockingham rd nr Lincoln av Meumann, Julius r Rockingham rd nr Lincoln av Meumann, Louis O, wife Bertha, saloon 1402 Rockingham rd r 1406 Rockingham rd Meumann, Wm wife Alice grocer 1542 w 3d r same MEVES. (See also Maves) Meves, Miss Anna C, wks Dav. Pearl B Co r Fishertown Meves, August J bkpr Dav F & M Co r 613 Warren Meves, George Mach r Fishertown Meves, Gustav N wife Gussie, clk Dav. F & M Co r 1129 Gaines Meves, Henry wife Anna C fireman Ind. Malting Co r Fishertown Meves, Wm mach bds 1663 w Locust Meves, Wm, molder H J Frank r Fishertown MEYER (See also Meier) Meyer, Miss Adele r 1401 Ripley Meyer, Miss Adelia, r 1?44 Brady Meyer, Miss Agnes, r 1054 w 2d Meyer, Amelia C wid George confectr. 1404 w 3d r same Meyer, Miss Arabella C r 517 Vine Meyer, Arthur H r 706 e 10th Meyer, August C bartndr r 706 e 10th Meyer, Augusta wid Frank r 1711 Brady Meyer, Augusta wid John r 1711 Brady Meyer, Miss Augusta M.E. r 1564 Franklin Meyer, Cecelia, wid Hans r 911 w 7th Meyer, Charles wks Knostman & P Furn Co bds 742 Belle av Meyer, Charles F W r 1132 Scott Meyer, Christina, wid George r 1019 Ash Meyer, Claus lab r 1427 w 8th Meyer, Claus H wife Margaret r 1401 Ripley Meyer, Edward F clk Raascher S & R Hdwe Co bds 313 w 2d Meyer, Edward J priner S Gorman & Son r 706 e 10th Meyer, Ferd J trav agt Haase Bros r 417 Rock Island Meyer, Frank B r 419 Harrison Meyer, Frank J wife Ellen mach opr T W McClelland Co r 1?03 Washington Meyer, Fred, driver Schick's Exp r 1419 w 2d Meyer, Fritz, lab r 906 Ripley Meyer, Fritz, wife A Rebecca r 1104 w 4th Meyer, Mrs. F P, furn rooms 418 Main r same Meyer, F Wm carp r 1564 Franklin Meyer, George W wife Rachel saloon 1702 Rockingham rd r same Meyer, Gustav wife Eliza r 1317 Franklin Meyer, Hans wife Amelia r 603 w 4th Meyer, Hans C grocer 1054 w 2d r same Meyer, Harry r ??? w 7th Meyer, Henrietta wid Henry dressmkr r 319 Ha??? Meyer, Henry J, wife Barbara A cigmkr C F Hanssen r 1315 Franklin Meyer, Herman H wks Roddewig S r 706 e 10th Meyer, Herman H, wife Magdaline wks Glucose Co r 707 w 3d Meyer, Herman H, wife Marie, candymkr r 1448 Leonard Meyer, Hugo Iron wkr Dav Iron Works r 1315 Franklin Meyer, Jerome L wife Albertine E bartndr J Hill r 221 w 14th Meyer, John wife Tillie baker r 1544 Rockingham rd Meyer, John wks L H Diederichsen r 1419 w 7th Meyer, John, wks Glucose Co r 1564 Franklin Meyer, John B wife Anna cashier Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank 218 Harrison r 1703 Brady Meyer, John C wife Anna A painter r 1922 Harrison Meyer, John F blksmith Metal Wheel Co r 706 e 10th Meyer, John G wife Kate tailor 419 Harrison r same Meyer, John H wife Meta r 318 Green Meyer, John H lab bds 620 w Front Meyer, Miss Lena A r 422 Warren Meyer, Lida M wid H H r 510 w 7th Meyer, Louis C wife Blanche lab r 428 Pine Meyer, Louis E wife Bertha M clk Knostman & P Furn Co r 706 e 10th Meyer, Louise wid Henry F bds h 422 Warren r same Meyer, Miss Martha A r 911 w 7th Meyer, Mary wid John r 1564 Franklin Meyer, Miss Minnie A r 422 Warren Meyer, Paul P wife Edith clk A Claussen r 403 Brady Meyer, Peter G wife Dora propr Koester's Farmers Hotel 212 Scott r same Meyer, Miss Rose M wks N Kuhnen Co r 663 Sylvan av Meyer, Rudolph glazier Glass Co r 211 1/2 Western av Meyer, Sekunda wid John J r 663 Sylvan av Meyer, Theo J wife Bertha driver Am Exp Co r 1132 Scott Meyer, Walter r 1401 Ripley Meyer, Wm wks W S Hoehn r 1427 w 8th Meyer, Wm F driver Buck & Co r 706 e 10th Meyer, Wm H wks Christian Mueller & Sons r 311 1/2 Western av Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Yl.2ADE/2359 Message Board Post: John A. DeArmand, M.D., Davenport, Iowa; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1876; aged 65; formerly a member of the Iowa State Medical Association; for several years county physician of Scott County; alderman for four years and for two terms state senator; died at his home, March 23, from arteriosclerosis. Source: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA); 68:1055 ****************************************************** I am not related to the above person and have NO further information. I am only posting this information for the benefit of others. Thank you.

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township SECOND WARD Ahrens, John Armil, Henry Allen, James--1st Armil, Jesse Allen, James--2d Armil, Thomas Alex A. Her Aneroths, Dav Altman, Charles Ayers, Richard Ankerson, G. P. Backus, George Boerm, Hans Bautrow, Andrew Bois, Michael Bartens, Henry Bomhardt, Charles Baurose, Louis Boolzen, Chr. Baustran W. Braw, Henry Beck, George Brehmer, Martin Behnke, J. Brogmann, Joseph Bergemeier, Alex Brophy, Wm. Berth, John Brown, Wm. Biller, Leon Buigar, Patr Birkel, John Burns, Charles Billet, Jos. Ball, Michael Blocker, Chris Brown, James Blockmann, Hans Carlin, Thom. Ciemens, Charles Carsen, Alex Drost, Francis Carter, Jos. Crampton, Johnson W. Cassens, Fried Creselius, G. P. Claus, Detlef Curtis, E. T. Claussen, Ernst Casteel, Henry Classen, Joh. Ludes Cowdery, J. F. Clauer, Michael Curtis, John Dail, Charles Dott, John Dalzell, Wm. Drost, Francis Davenport, J. L. Dulee, John Delfs, Claus Dulee, Bernh. Delfs, Henry Dunn, J. M. Donneger, Wilh. Donnelson, Fried. Dickman, Henry Dewey, John Dillig, Christ Dricks, Jacob Dittel, Jos. Davis, John N. Doescher, J. Davis, James, N. Dose, Friedr. Davis, James B. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport Thursday Morning July 3, 1862 Returning.-Capt. M. M. Trumbull, of Co. I, 8d infantry, who was badly wounded at the battle of Shiloh, called at our office last evening. The Captain has recovered from his wounds, and is now on the way to his regiment. Fatally Burned.-Mrs. Julia Smith, wife of George B. Smith, Esq., was so badly burned, on Sunday evening last, by the explosion of a can of spirits, with which she was filling a lighted lamp, that her life is despaired of. Another fearful warning. Another Resignation.-Resignation appears to be epidemic among the Aldermen. Every session of the present Board, since the first, some Alderman has given up his position. Yesterday, Ald. John Schmidt, of the First Ward, laid aside Aldermanic honors, and his successor is to be chosen next Saturday week. How to spend the Fourth.-Picnic Excursion.-On the 4th of July inst., the steamer "Rock Island" will make an excursion trip, for a general picnic and fishing party, to Big Island and Black Hawk Tower, leaving Rock Island and Davenport at 8 1-2 o'clock a.m. and on return, leaving "Camp Black Hawk" at 5 o'clock p.m. Ice cream and like refreshments will be provided. Let everybody come, bringing with them their baskets, fishing tackle, etc. and partake of a general good time. Tickets for the trip, 25 cents. July 1, 1862. A Big Runaway.-A team belonging to Mr. J. G. Spraker started from the corner of Fifth and Brady streets yesterday afternoon, and rushed furiously down the latter street till near the river, when they turned short round, and some agricultural machines there situated narrowly escaped demolition; one of them, the Haines harvester, which Mr. C. B. Cook has on exhibition, being damaged to the extent of about ten dollars. Down Front street, up Main, down Second, and up Ripley, they went at the same flying speed. One or two carriages on Second street, were upset, but we believe no one was hurt, and considering the speed with which they went, and the space traveled over, little damage was done. The wagon attached to the team was scattered along the route in a manner perfectly charming to wagonmakers. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Chapter 19 cont. There are a lot surnames in this post. A listing of all Supervisors from 1861 to 1910. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. In accordance with an act of the general assembly entitled, "An act creating a county boad of supervisors, defining their duties and the duties of certain county officers," passed March 22, 1860, the county of Scott was organized under the new law and at the election held November 6, 1860, supervisors were elected.  Each township was entitled to one supervisor without regard to the number of inhabitants.  Davenport having over 12,000 inhabitants was entitled to three members of the board. The first meeting of the board was held Monday, January 8, 1861.  C. Stewart Ells was elected president. The representation was continued at one from each township and three from Davenport until 1866, when  one more was added to the latter's representation.  In 1868 the number was increased to five. The law in 1870 was changed and instead of a board of supervisors, composed of a representative from each township, there were elected by the entire county, who had vested in them the same powers as the old board. In 1894 the county availed itself of the privilege offered by the state law to increase the number of representatives on the board to five, which number is yet retained. The following is a complete list of the members of the board from 1861 to 1910, inclusive: 1861. Davenport - C. Stewart Ells, Thomas K. Fluke, Mathias J. Rohlfs; LeClaire - Horace Carpenter; Winfield - Henry G. Neal; Princeton - Giles M. Pinneo; Buffalo - Dan B. Shaw; Blue Grass - Daniel L. Lyon; Hickory Grove - James H. Ross; Pleasant Valley - Philip Earhart; Allens Grove - Ephraim Snyder; Liberty - Azotus M. Frost; Cleona - Benjamin P. Putnam; Rockingham - Elisha S. Mowrey. 1862. Davenport - C. Stewart Ells, Thomas K. Fluke, George M. Matthews; LeClaire - Horace Carpenter; Winfield - John C. Quinn; Princeton - Giles M. Pinneo; Buffalo - Dan B. Shaw; Blue Grass - Daniel L. Lyon; Hickory Grove - James H. Ross; Pleasant Valley - Philip Earhart; Allen's Grove - Ephraim Snyder; Liberty - Azotus M. Frost; Cleona - Benjamin P. Putnam; Rockingham - Elisha A. Mowrey.* *Died and John Coleman elected to fill the vacancy. 1863. Davenport - John L. Davies, Thomas K. Fluke, George M. Matthews; LeClaire - Horace Carpenter; Winfield - Henry G. Neal; Princeton - Giles M. Pinneo; Buffalo - Warner L. Clark; Blue Grass - Daniel H. Lyon; Hickory Grove - James H. Ross; Pleasant Valley - Philip Earhart; Allens Grove - Montgomery Thompson; Liberty - Azotus M. Frost; Cleona - William M. Murray; Rockingham - John Coleman. 1864 Davenport - John L. Davies, George M. Matthews, Moses C. Farber; LeClaire - Horace Carpenter; Winfield - Alenander Browlie, Sr.; Princeton - James McConnell; Buffalo - Warner L. Clark; Blue Grass - Samuel Little; Hickory Grove - James H. Ross; Pleasant Valley - Jesse L. Henley; Allens Grove - Montgomery Thompson; Liberty - Don C. Gates; Cleona - William M. Murray; Rockingham - Enoch Mead. 1865. Davenport - John L. Davies, Moses C. Farber, George W. Matthews; LeClaire - Robert Scott; Winfield - E. S. Wing; Princeton - James McConnell; Buffalo - William Posten; Blue Grass - Samuel Little; Hickory Grove - James H. Ross; Pleasant Valley - Jesse L. Henley; Allens Grove - William Nutting; Liberty - Don C. Gates; Cleona - William M. Murray; Rockingham - George P. Whitcomb. 1866. Davenport - John L. Davies, Moses C. Farber, George M. Matthews, Charles S. Watkins; LeClaire - Robert Smith; Winfield - C. H. Ficke; Princeton - Joseph McConnell; Buffalo - William Posten; Blue Grass - Samuel Little; Hickory Grove - James H. Ross; Pleasant Valley - Backus Birchard; Allens Grove - William Nutting; Liberty - James H. Freeman; Cleona - William M. Murray; Rockingham - Edward Ricker; Ben Butler - E. S. Wing. 1867. Davenport - John L. Davis, Peter N. Lau, George M. Matthews, Charles S. Watkins; LeClaire - C. C. Applegate; Winfield - James McManus; Princeton - G. W. Pinneo; Buffalo - G. W. Baker; Blue Grass - William S. Schmidt; Hickory Grove - James H. Ross; Pleasant Valley - Backus Birchard; Allens Grove - John Heller; Liberty - Joseph Freeman; Cleona - George W. Murray; Rockingham - Edward Ricker; Butler - D. R. Stearns; Lincoln - John Larrimer; Sheridan - H. H. Fry. 1868. Davenport - John L. Davies, Thomas Sindt, Christ. Kruse, Thomas Robeson, G. M. Matthews; LeClaire - C. C. Applegate; Princeton - Michael Moore; Buffalo - George W. Baker; Blue Grass - James Herron; Pleasant Valley - J. W. Means; Allens Grove - E. S. Newton; Liberty - A. M. Alpin; Cleona - F. Theodore Blunck; Rockingham - S. Bawden; Butler - D. R. Stearns; Lincoln - W. B. Murray; Sheridan - William Rigg; Winfield - Alexander Williamson; Hickory Grove - Julius Langheim. 1869. Davenport - Thomas Sindt, Chris. Kruse, Thomas Robeson, Edwin Smith, B. H. Lahrman; LeClaire - C. C. Applegate; Princeton - Mark Matthews; Buffalo - Horace Miller; Blue Grass - Henry Goering; Pleasant Valley - James W. Means; Allens Grove - E. S. Newton; Liberty - J. H. Freeman; Cleona - F. Theodore Blunck; Rockingham - S. Bawden; Butler - William Cressler; Lincoln - William B. Murray; Sheridan - William Rigg; Winfield - Alexander Williamson; Hickory Grove - Julius Langheim. 1870. Davenport - Thomas Sindt, John M. Lyter, John Lambert, H. A. Runge, B. H. Lahrman; LeClaire - Erastus Decker; Princeton - Mark Matthews; Buffalo - Horace Miller; Blue Grass - Henry Goering; Plasant Valley - James W. Means; Allens Grove - E. S. Newton; Liberty - J. H. Freeman; Cleona - John A. Gifford; Rockingham - Stephen Bawden; Lincoln - William B. Murray; Sheridan - William Rigg; Winfield - John Madden; Hickory Grove - Julius Langheim; Butler - William Cressler. 1871. Julius Langheim, Erastus Decker, John L. Davies. 1872. Julius Langheim, Erastus Decker, John L. Davies.* *Died and George S. Shaw appointed to fill the vancancy. 1873. George S. Shaw, Julius Langheim, George Murray. 1874. Julius Langheim, John Madden, George Murray. 1875. George Murray, Julius Langheim, George L. Dennis, John Madden, Frederick Kautz. 1876. John Madden, George G. Dennis, George Murray, Julius Langheim, Frederick Kautz. 1877. George Murray, Fred Kautz, Thomas W. McCausland, Julius Langheim, A. J. Emeis. 1878. George Murray, Thomas W. McCausland, H. S. Garlock, A. J. Emeis, E. S. Newton. 1879. T. W. McCausland, H. S. Garlock, Louis Schworm, E. S. Newton, H. Thomson. 1880. H. F. Laverenz, H. S. Garlock, Louis Schworm, T. W. McCausland, E. S. Newton. 1881. T. W. McCausland, H. F. Laverenz, F. A. Quistorf, Louis Schworm, John S. Ackley. 1882. T. W. McCausland, John S. Ackley, Caspar Foster, F. A. Quistorf, H C. Chapman, Louis Schworm. 1883. T. W. McCausland, Caspar Foster, John S. Ackley, H. C. Chapman, F. A. Quistorf, Isaac H. Sears, Henry Ruwe. 1884. I. H. Sears, H. C. Chapman, Henry Ruwe, William B. Murray, Lorenz Rogge. 1885. I. H. Sears, H. C. Chapman, Henry Ruwe, W. B. Murray, Lorenz Rogge, U. M. Kelsey. 1886. I. H. Sears, H. Ruwe, W. B. Murray, L. Rogge, U. M. Kelsey. 1887. I. H. Sears, H. Ruwe, W. B. Murray, L. Rogge, U. M. Kelsey. 1888. I. H. Sears, H. Ruwe, W. B. Murray, L. Rogge, U. M. Kelsey. 1889. I. H. Sears, W. B. Murray, L. Rogge, U. M. Kelsey, H. H. Sindt. 1890. I. H. Sears, W. B. Murray, L. Rogge, H. H. Sindt, U. M. Kelsey. 1891. I. H. Sears, W. B. Murray, L. Rogge, H. H. Sindt, T. J. Glynn. 1892. I. H. Sears, W. B. Murray, L. Rogge, H. H. Sindt, T. J. Glynn. 1893. I. H. Sears, H. H. Sindt, T. J. Glynn, J. G. Dutcher, C. Stoltenberg. 1894. I. H. Sears, H. H. Sindt, T. J. Glynn, J. G. Dutcher, C. Stoltenberg. 1895. T. J. Glynn, J. G. Dutcher, C. Stoltenberg, E. J. Dougherty, Paul Burmeister. 1896. T. J. Glynn, J. G. Dutcher, E. J. Dougherty, Paul Burmeister, Henry Korn. 1897. J. G. Dutcher, Henry Korn, E. J. Dougherty, Paul Burmeister, T. W. McCausland. 1898. T. J. Dutcher, T. W. McCausland, Henry Korn, E. J. Hilton, H. J. Wulff. 1899. T. W. McCausland, H. J. Wulff, E. J. Hilton, John W. Ballard, S. A. Wilson. 1900. T. W. McCausland, H. J. Wulff, E. J. Hilton, John W. Ballard, S. A. Wilson. 1901. John W. Ballard, H. J. Wulff, Peter Schwarz, S. A. Wilson, Frank G. Logan. 1902. S. A. Wilson, H. J. Wulff, John Soller, Peter Schwarz, Frank T. Logan. 1903. John Soller, H. J. Wulff, Frank T. Logan, L. Litscher, S. A. Wilson. 1904. John Soller, Frank T. Logan, L. Litscher, Henry Stoltenberg, S. A. Wilson. 1905. John Soller, S. A. Wilson, F. T. Logan, Henry Stoltenberg, Leonard Litscher. 1906-7. J. G. Dutcher, John Soller, S. A. Wilson, Theo. Gasseling, Henry Schroeder. 1907-8. J. G. Dutcher, Julius Sander, Charles Rich, Theo. Gasseling, Henry Schroeder. 1908-9 Theo. Gasseling, Julius Sander, J. G. Dutcher, Charles Rich, Henry Schroeder. 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Henry Diehn, Sr. Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Diehn, Krabenhoffer, Neimand, Vickbolt, Timming, Goetsch, Schraeder, Schoffenburg, Ehlers. Henry Diehn, Sr., the vie president of eh Davenport Cigar Box Company, one of the flourishing industries of the city, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, June 6, 1837, and is a son of John and Margaret Diehn. He received his education in the public schools of his native land, later finding employment in the brickyards there. In 1868 he determined to try the opportunities for advancement said to be found here accordingly sailed for America. He landed at New York, came almost immediately to Davenport, where the first employment he was able to secure was in a brewery. He worked there five years and then became connected with Moeller's cigar box factory, in which he learned the business thoroughly. He was ever eager to better his fortunes and establish himself securely in the commercial world, and accordingly, about 1884, he and two friends, George Krabenhoffer and Christ Neimand, organized the Davenport Cigar Box Company, with a factory on Western avenue. A year and a half late! r Mr. Neimand sold his interest to Theodore Krabenhoffer and retired, and in 1896 the present company was incorporated with other stockholders and local capital. From the beginning it has been a prosperous concern, doing each year an amount of business in excess of that of the preceding year and fully justifying Mr. Diehn's confidence in his ability, his sagacity and in his power to wrest from circumstances surrounding him the means for advancement, for he has been largely instrumental in its success. Before he came to the United States Mr. Diehn wedded Miss Fredrica Vickbolt, whose birth occurred October 24, 1840. She passed away July 26, 1907, and is survived by five of her six children, Christ, employed in the box factory, married Miss Emma Timming, and they have one son, Julius. Mary became the wife of Herman Goetsch and they have three children, Arthur, Herbert and Ella. Henry, Jr., foreman in the factory, married Miss Louise Schraeder, and they have a daughter, Leona. August, a resident of Ottumwa county, Iowa, was married to Miss Charlotte Schoffenburg and is the father of three children, Verona, Barnhart and August. Herman, who lives in Davenport, wedded Miss Dora Ehlers. Louisa is deceased. While Mr. Diehn has been most closely identified with the concern of which he is vice president and which he was active in promoting from the beginning, he has not been blind to the business opportunities afforded by other firms, but has become a stockholder in the Farmer's Bank and in the Independent Brewing Company. He has always been active in the commercial affairs of Davenport, although of recent years he has taken less part than in the past. He came to the he city with the determination to make a place for himself and despite competitors may feel gratified with the success the past has brought him. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Oliver W. Kulp, M. D. >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Kulp, Cauffman, Bettendorf. Dr. Oliver W. Kulp, physician and surgeon of Davenport, his native city, was born July 4, 1874, the son of Dr. John H. Kulp, who was a native of Sherman, Summit county, Ohio, born on the 21st of June, 1849. John H. Kulp obtained his literary education in the Mennonite Academy at Wadsworth, Ohio, an din 1869 came to Iowa, taking up the study of medicine in the medical department of the University of Iowa, which institution conferred upon him the degree of M. D. in 1872. He had studied under the direction of Professor Robertson, of Muscatine, Iowa, who was professor of the theory and practice of medicine in the University of Iowa. Prior to his graduation he entered the State Hospital for the Insane at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, as apothecary and hospital clerk and after receiving his degree he was appointed second assistant physician of that institution, which position he held for two and a half years, when he was made first assistant. He likewise spent one season at post-graduate! work in Bellevue Hospital of New York city and in 1874 opened an office at Davenport, Iowa, continuing a successful and prominent practitioner of medicine here until the time of his demise. He gradually began specializing in nervous and mental diseases and diseases of women and eventually devoted his attention exclusively to those branches. For more than twenty years he acted as trustee of Mount Pleasant Hospital, was a member of the consulting board of St. Luke's Hospital and served as alienist of the insane department at Mercy Hospital. He was likewise surgeon for the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad. For two terms he acted as president of the Scott County Medical Society, while in the Iowa and Illinois Central District Medical Society he was also elected to that responsible position, serving for one term. On the 24th of September, 1873, Dr. John H. Kulp was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary E. Cauffman, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, by whom he had two sons: Oliver W., of this review; and Ray Ranney, who is mentioned elsewhere in this work. Both have followed in the professional footsteps of their father. John H. Kulp was a republican in his political views, while fraternally he was identified with the Masons and the Knights of Pythias. Oliver W. Kulp was educated in the public schools, wherein he continued his course until graduating from the high school. He then entered upon the study of medicine in the Iowa State University and was graduated in the class of 1896, after which he entered his father's office and practiced as his partner until the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, when he enlisted as a private of Company B, Fiftieth Iowa infantry, with which he served until stricken with swamp fever. He still remained an active member of the National Guard, holding the rank of captain until February 10, 1910, when he resigned. Since his return home he has devoted his attention to his practice. He takes a deep interest in public affairs but is not an office seeker. His political support is given to the republican party where national issues are involved but at local elections he casts an independent ballot. In 1902 Dr. Kulp wedded Miss May Bettendorf, a daughter of W. P. Bettendorf, and they have one son, John William. Dr. Kulp is identified with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and with other fraternal societies. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Charles Murray Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Murray, Rigg, Clay. Charles Murray, one of the prominent and highly respected farmers of Davenport township, was born I Scotland, April 8, 1850, and is a son of Charles and Barbara Murray. In the year 1856 the parents brought their family to the United States, landing at Philadelphia, whence they made their way to Scott county, Iowa, influenced in their choice of a destination by the fact that the father had a brother, George Murray, living in this locality. On reaching Scott county he rented land from his brother George until his savings were sufficient to enable him to purchase a farm, and in time he became the owner of two farms in Hickory Grove township. He afterward sold those properties and bought the farm upon which his son Charles now resides. At one time it comprised three hundred and twenty acres of fine land, highly improved, and the parents made their home upon this place until they were called to their final rest, the father passing away at the age of seventy-five years, while the! mother was seventy years of age at the time of her death. Charles Murray, who was one of a family of nine children, has lived in Scott county from the age of six years. He had begun his education in the schools of Scotland, but the greater part of his technical knowledge was received in the public schools of this county. He was trained in the work of the fields under the direction of his father and early became familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist as he plow his land and cultivates and harvests his crops. Throughout his entire life Mr. Murray has carried on general farming and stock-raising, making specialty of Poland China hogs and red polled cattle. He now owns eighty acres of arable land and his careful cultivation of his fields enables him to gather rich harvests annually. In November, 1872, Mr. Murray was united in marriage to Miss Christina Rigg, a daughter of William and Mary Rigg, of Sheridan township, and they have become parents of five children: William C., Margaret, Louisa, Edward and Elsie. All are yet at home with the exception of the elder son, William, who is living in Lincoln township. He married Lillie Clay and has two children, Clay C. and Clyde. Mr. Murray has always been a champion of the cause of education and is now serving as president of the school board. He has also acted for several years as school director, has been road supervisor and township trustee and in these various offices has discharged his duties with promptness and fidelity. He attends the Presbyterian church and holds membership with the Mystic Toilers of Davenport. A resident of the county for more than half a century, he is well known here, many of his stanchest friends being those with whom he has been acquainted from boyhood, a fact which indicates a well spent and honorable life. Moreover, he has been an interested witness of events which have shaped the history of the county and on many occasions has given his support to movements for the public good. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Louis William Steinberg Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the picture of Louis William Steinberg that accompanies this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: Steinberg, Hagen, Ronneberg, Jackson, Schmidt, Doellinger, James, Clausen. Louis William Steinberg was born on the 3d of November, 1822, in Münden, Hanover, Germany. He came to America with his parents at the age of ten years and landed at Baltimore, where he received his schooling and later went to Cincinnati, Ohio. There following the trade of tailor and cutter. In 1848 he married Anna Wilhelmine Hagen, who was born in Cuxhaven, Germany, on the 25th of March, 1822. Being left an orphan at a tender age, she was reared in the family of Dr. Ronneberg, of Hamburg. At the age of eighteen she came to America as companion to Mrs. Jackson, a relative of the celebrated statesman, General Andrew Jackson. They landed at New Orleans after being at sea nine weeks, making the voyage in a sail boat. In 1852 Mr. and Mrs. Steinberg came to Davenport, where they resided for nearly fifty years. L. W. Steinberg was one of the first and most active members of the Maennercher of this city. He was also a member of Scott Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was one of a committee of two to translate the constitution into the German language for the use of the lodge. Though quiet and retiring in his habits, he was passionately fond of music and flowers, and many there were who enjoyed the hospitality of his home, with its beautiful rose garden. He died November 5, 1895, missed and mourned by all who knew him. His wife, who survived him for ten years, passed away on the 23d of October, 1905, at the age of eighty-three years, honored and revered by all relatives and a host of friends. Five daughters are left to cherish the memory of a loving father and devoted mother. They are as follows: Pauline, the wife of E. H. Schmidt; Bertha, the widow of G. A. Doellinger; Cornelia, the widow of Ed James; Eveline, the widow of Otto Clausen; and Miss Tillie Steinberg. Al! l are residents of Davenport. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Charles Keppe Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Keppe, Hepfner, Richard, Wonder, Curtis. When Charles Keppe first came to Scott county, it was before it had given full evidence of prosperity which has since distinguished it as an agricultural center and before Davenport had developed beyond village life. Indeed, one of the vivid memories of his youth, in connection with this locality, is the sight of Mr. Fulton and Antoine LeClaire pushing on wheelbarrows the first two loads of dirt which had been dug preparatory to the construction of the first railroad in this state. For many years he engaged in farming successfully upon a large tract of land in Sheridan township, but has now retired from active life and makes his home in Davenport. Mr. Keppe was born at Neustadt-bei-Magdeburg, Germany, August 1, 1839, a son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Hepfner) Keppe The former was born in the fatherland in 1797 and could remember many incidents connected with Napoleon's German war and in particular the excitement contingent upon his defeat of 1813. On the 1st of September, 1852, he and his family embarked at Hamburg for the voyage to America. Two months later, on the 1st of November, they touched at New Orleans, and then continued on their way to Davenport, which they reached on the 18th of the month, for their way to Davenport, which they reached on the 18th of the month, for their progress up the Mississippi was very slow on account of the ice. From the time they left Germany until they arrived here they had not landed. It had been a long and tedious trip, throughout which, both for his future reference and for the enlightenment of his sons, Mr. Keppe kept a diary in which the weather and the incidents of passage were ! set down. In the old country he had been a farmer, and when he came to Scott county, after spending one year in Davenport, he bought one hundred and sixty acres of land in Sheridan township, which had been partly improved and for which he paid forty dollars an acre. There the mother died May 25, 1858,in the thirty-eighth year of her age, and there the father resided for twenty-five years, or until he retired from active life and removed to Davenport, where he died at the age of eighty-four. The old homestead has descended to his grandson, Henry Keppe. On the 9th of October, 1867, Mr. Keppe was married to Miss Wilhelmina Richard, a daughter of Christian and Dorothy Richard. She was born in Germany, May 18, 1847, and came to America with her parents in 1854. Her life was brought to a close April 20, 1904. The four children who were born to Mr. and Mrs. Keppe have also passed away and all are buried in the cemetery at Oakdale. Charles, the eldest of the family, married Miss Minnie Wonder, of Davenport, and left one daughter, Elsie. Emma became the wife of Dennis Curtis, of Davenport, and is survived by five children: Madge, Charles, Nettie, Ralph and Frank. Adeline died unmarried at the age of twenty-five years. Agnes lived to be seven years old. During the many years Mr. Keppe was a resident of Sheridan township, he was intimately identified with its public life. He was a republican in his political views and upon that party's ticket was elected to all of the various offices within the gift of the people. He belongs to the association of the old German settlers, and is a man highly esteemed by those who have come into contact with him in public or private life, for honesty and integrity ever marked his acts. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Daily Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa April 15, 1870 Police Court. Several parties were brought up before Justice Peters today on various charges. One J.D. George surrounded himself with too much valley tan and was fined $2 therefor. J.G. Sanford and Caroline Stanton were arrested for bringing several persons to a house of ill fame. Fined $20 and costs: went to jail in default. April 22, 1870 Insanity-A young Lady becomes a Raving Lunatic. A sad case of insanity transpired today on our public streets, which excited the city of all who beheld it. The facts in the case substantially are as follows. About four miles from the city of Ottumwa resided a family by the name of Fisher. There were two sisters in the family, the youngest one Lydia E. aged 22 is the one with whom we have to do. She came to Davenport two years ago, seeking employment, which she found at Joseph Shield's factory, where she tended a loom. She boarded with William Nelson on Main St. where she lived eighteen months, working early and late at the factory, and winning the good will of everyone by her correct deportment and unexceptionable character, Six months ago she went to live in the family of E.A. Tilebein, working still at Shields and there she remained until the present time. One night about a week ago, Mr. Tilebein and his wife were awakened by a series of shouts, prayers,and singing from her room, upon going thither they found her laboring under a temporary attack of insanity superinduced by strong religious excitement. She recovered in a short time and appeared as well as ever during the past few days, except an occasional wild look about the eyes. Just after dinner today, she quietly left the house and walked directly through the water above the railroad bridge, over two and a half feet deep, and turned down Third street, where she commenced to swing her parasol, shout, and conduct her self like one demented. Mr. Tilebein had left his home a few moments before, and took the street cars down to Western avenue, where , after transacting some business, he turned down to Second street and sin walking up he met Miss Fisher coming toward him, with a rabble of boys following her. Her clothes were wet through and through, soiled and torn, and she was talking incoherently. Mr. T. could scarcely believe his own eyes that this was the neatly dressed girl he had left quietly eating dinner with his wife half an hour since. An officer, who had been watching her movements came up, and the two persuaded her to go up to Major Schnitger's where a room was furnished her, and proper treatment administered. At this writing she is still raving wildly and talking as only insane persons can talk. Miss Fisher had recently been attending revival meetings at the Baptist church, and had become greatly aroused on the subject of religion with the above result. She is represented by all who know her as a very amiable girl of strict integrity and pleasing manners. The best of medical attendance has been summoned and pleasant apartments assigned her at the jail where she remains temporarily until a suitable place can be provided for her. April 23, 1870 Miss Fisher's Lunacy In the following communication from the pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, is set forth the supposed true cause of the deplorable mental condition in which Miss Fisher was found upon the streets yesterday. Having no acquaintance with the unfortunate young woman, we are unable to speak, of our own knowledge. What our reporter said of the cause of her demented condition he gathered from the statements of those who knew her. Messrs Editors: In the Democrat of yesterday was the article concerning Miss Fisher, in which occurred the following statements. She was found "laboring under a temporary attack of insanity, superinduced by strong religious excitement. Miss Fisher had recently been attending revival meetings at the Baptist Church, and had become greatly aroused upon the subject of religion, with the above result. Now , Sirs, I venture to say that no one who had ever attended any of these meetings at the Baptist church which closed several weeks ago were entirely free from excitement and all exciting circumstances. They were conducted as are ordinary prayer meetings in this or other churches. The attendance at any time was scarcely larger than at the regular Thursday evening prayer meeting for the past year. That this case of insanity was "superinduced" by attending such meetings, would not have been stated by any one acquainted with these facts. Besides, Miss Fisher attended these meetings by no means regularly. She stated that she had formerly been a member of the Baptist church in Ottumwa, but had not walked as a christian for some time past. She expressed in the meetings a desire to renew her life and become a member of the church. But in this she certainly showed no evidence of intense excitement. A diseased system for which she was under careful medical treatment, struggling to maintain herself with scarcely strength for her daily toil, vexed with previous troubles, all these combined have undoubtedly for a time overwhelmed reason. Justice to the cause of religious compels me to ask you to make these statements. Yours, T.W. Powell. April 27, 1870 Police news. But one case before Justice Peters today, which was that of Henry Williams, for assaulting and fighting with Lindary Kitts. Fined $6 and costs and sent to jail in default. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Chapter 19 cont. COUNTY JUDGES. The business of the county was transacted by the county judges from 1851 to 1861, a period of ten years.  List of county judges is given elsewhere in this work. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

Chapter 19 cont. THE BOARD COMES TO DAVENPORT. The county seat question being settled in favor of Davenport, the board of county commissioners met at Davenport in special session October 26, 1840. But little business of public interest was transacted by the board for several years, the sessions being taken up in auditing bills and appointing committees and hearing reports on locations of public roads. In 1845 steps were taken to organize the county into townships, and at the January meeting of the board in 1846, it was ordered that township lines as organized remain the same as precinct lines heretofore organized, except a slight change made in the line between Rockingham and Davenport.  The name of Parkhurst precinct was changed to Fairwiew township, and Point Pleasant precinct was called Winfield township. At the April (1846) meeting of the board, part of Pleasant Valley township was added to Fairview, and the name of the latter was changed to LeClaire. At the October meeting of the same year Allens Grove township was divided, the western part taking the name of Liberty and the eastern Allens Grove. By act of General Assembly, approved January, 1851, the county commissioners' court was abolished and all the powers devolving upon that body were transferred to the county judge. >From the organization of the county to this time the following named served as county commissioners: 1838 - Benjamin F. Pike, Andrew W. Campbell, Alfred Carter. 1839 - A. W. Campbell, Alfred Carter, John Work. 1840 - A. W. Campbell, Alfred Carter,* John Work. 1841 - Same as in 1840. 1842 - John Work, John C. Quinn, Otho G. McClain. 1843 - Same as in 1842. 1844 - John C. Quinn, Asahel Hubbard, Otho G. McClain. 1845 - Otho G. McClain, John C. Quinn, Cyrus G. Blood. 1846 - John C. Quinn, C. G. Blood, Asa Foster. 1847 - C. G. Blood, Asa Foster, Stephen Thompson. 1848 - C. G. Blood, Asa Foster, E. S. Wing. 1849 - Asa Foster, E. S. Wing. A. C. Fulton. 1850 - E. S. Wing, A. C. Fulton, John W. Wiley. *Resigned and John C. Quinn elected to fill vancancy. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township FIRST WARD Continued Thiedemann, John Toht, Claus Thiedemann, Ludolph Tangen, Gerhard Thede, John Thomas, Abot Thiesen, Paul Torner, George Tirwaieck, John Torner, John Taede, Hans Thuenen,W. Timmermann, Heinrich Tegrunde, Diedrick Thoeming, Joachim True, J. H. Tilken, Benhard H. Traven, Thomas Talty, Simon Tichenor, E. Talty, George Tichenor, John D. Talty, John Test, Fred Teague, James Tuey, Jeremiah Trainert, Edward Voss, John Vogler, Johann Van Every, Cornelius Vermillion, George W. Volkmann, Friedrich Welhs, Robert Wolff, Hinrich Wilckers, Fritz Westendorf, Ulrich Wiese, Paul Warrer, E. S. Walter, Anton Wehling, Friedrich Witt, Claus Wustenberg, August Wahlig, John Westpahl, Fridrich Winkelmann, John Williams, Herman Wenett, John Fried Weinert, Herman, Gustav Winter, John Weinert, Rudolph Witt, August Westphal, Wilhelm Witt, William Weingartner, Alex Wenk, Wilhelm Whitaker, William Wideman, Wilhelm Woeber, George Williamson, John E. Wendt, Fritz Warnebold, August Willi, Nicholas Weldner, Wilhelm Wagner, Ferdinand Wilson, Bill Weeks, James Zeug, Carl Zoring, Heinrich ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township FIRST WARD Continued Sitz, William Stoltenberg, Claus Schafer, Heinrich Staub, Claus Singer, Heinrich Spatmann, Joachim Schlegel, Louis Spatmann, August Schroepfer, Casper Shottler, Michael Schroepfer, Matthias Stuhr, David Streicher, Zagarias Siebcke, Hans Scheerar, Anton Steinhilber, Conrad Stender, Julius Scott, Thomas Schultz, John Sulan, Henry Steffen, Heinrich Stratman, William Stultenbecker, Theodore Seidler, Friedrick Stolting Schuhmacker, Heinrich Sihellen, John Siever, Hans Schol, Friedrich Sauer, Gottleib Schlichting, Heinrich Schroder, Carl Sieghardner, John Adam Siemers, William Sieghardner, Leonard Soll, Peter Schafer, Peter Schminck, Gerhard Schroeder, H. F. Strasser, Jacob Stollei, Claus Schroeder, Heinrich Strelker, Chr. Seliken, Wilhelm Schmidt, hans Schroeder, Friedrick Schultz, Carl Soltan, Asmus Stroh, Fritz Schmitz, W. H. Stems, Carl Summer, Heinrich Schmidt, Heinrich Schopper, Marin Schueider, Chr. Schnetzer, Michael Stieger, Fritz Schueler, Jacob Siebike, Heinrich Schlagter, Heinrich Schuttner, Chr. Schmidt, John H. Sigginger, Joseph Sturm, August Stoeteran, Peter Stuhr, Marx Schuhlmeister, George Siheller, Christoph Schwarz, John Hennel Schoel, Hans Severien, John Stoltenberg, Henry Schulte, John Bernhard Smith H. Sulte, Theodore Henrich Stussi, Andrew Shields, Richard Schmidt, Joseph Scheel, Hans Shiley, Henry Schlemer, Bernhard Scheel, Hans Smith, M. Schutz, Carl Snyder, Thomas Sievert, August Adolph Stuedle, An Schluther, Peter Schaumburg, Emiel Surtleff, M. Schultz, John Schelier, Chr. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette Monday Morning June 30, 1862 Local Matters A Soldier Dead.-A soldier named Lamon arrived here last Wednesday morning, sick with chronic diarrhoea. He was conveyed to his home in the northern part of the county, where he died Saturday morning. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mr. Skiles, of Conrad Grove, and a member of the Sixteenth Regiment. First Shipment from Memphis.-Mr. George Yapp, of this city, arrived yesterday morning from Memphis, where he has been since before the war. He brought with him six hogsheads of N. O. sugar, the first shipment of any kind received here from Memphis since the blockade began. Mr. Yapp's family, we are told, had not heard from him in a year. Dr. Asa Morgan.-We met this gentleman, surgeon of the Iowa 7th regiment, in our city a day or two since on his return home. After following this heroic regiment through its brilliant engagements, he has at length been obliged on account of persistent ill health, to resign his commission and return to his home at DeWitt. Dr. Morgan is an indefatigable, hard-working physician and it will be difficult to supply his loss to the regiment. Melancholy Case of Drowning.-On Saturday morning, Mr. Fritz Bloomer, a workman at Mr. G. K. Bard's mill, while at work on a raft in front of the mill, discovered the body of a man in the water. At once procuring assistance he got it out, and conveyed it ashore, where it was recognized as the body of Mr. Thomas Temple, gardener, residing near the corner of Main and Fourth streets, whither it was at once conveyed. The coroner held an inquest on the body during the afternoon, Messrs. C. S. Ackley, William Trout, and G. G. Hickox being the jury. We give the more important part of the testimony below. Mary Ann Temple, wife of deceased-Saw her husband last on Wednesday morning, she went away from home that morning, leaving him there; he was absent on her return in the evening; he never slept away from home except occasionally a night; since the opening of spring he had drank more than usual; he had had a small dog, which he frequently played with and fondled, and which subsequently went mad; at that time, Mr. T. had a blister on his hand, through which he fancied some virus had entered his system, and worried a great deal about it. Mr. Temple was 43 years old last March, and was married nineteen years ago in England. He seemed to be out of his mind. She had no reason to suppose he had destroyed himself; they lived happily. John J. Temple, son of deceased, 18 years old-Saw my father about 9 o'clock Wednesday evening; talked with him about half an hour; he was sober then; said he would be home in a quarter of an hour; he took supper that evening at home; my father was afraid he might go mad; he was in the habit of crossing the river by both ferry and bridge. James Humphrey-Saw deceased on Wednesday night about 12 o'clock in John Cortis' saloon; took a drink with him; he appeared under the influence of liquor; left him at the saloon. J. Cortis-Mr. Temple was in the saloon for half an hour after Mr. Humphrey left, said he had to go to Mr. Oliver's next day; was intoxicated when he left; saw him start towards home. R. D. Congdon-Known Mr. Temple since 1856 or '57; saw him Thursday afternoon; thinks it was in rear of Cortis' saloon; is not sure it was not Friday, but thinks it was Thursday. L. Grubbs-Saw Mr. Temple on Thursday morning in my shop; I shaved him; he was sober at that time; have not seen him since; he told me he went over the river on Wednesday. The jury returned a verdict of death by accidental drowning. Democratic County Convention This body assembled at the court House Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of re-electing delegates to their various conventions. Mr. A. H. Davenport, of LeClaire, was chosen chairman, and Mr. J. W. Van Hosen, of Davenport, secretary. R. D. Congdon, W. L. Clark, and Jas. W. Clark were appointed committee on credentials. Seven townships were represented. Allen's Grove, Cleona, Liberty, Blue Grass, and Rockingham had no regular delegates. Persons present were allowed to represent Blue Grass and Rockingham. A motion was adopted to admit as delegates any persons present, known to be 'sound,' belonging to Allen's Grove, Liberty or Cleona township; but owing to the scarcity of Democrats in those townships the invitation was extended in vain. The following delegates were elected to the Congressional Convention. Chas. E. Putnam, Otho S. Mason, J. W. Churchill, Thos. Dermody, H. M. Wetherbee, Simon Barr, G. G. Dennis, Frank Plumer, R. Smetham, Jas. E. Burnsides, Wm. T. Ditloe, George Murray, George H. Parker, G. W. Baker, John Madden, John F. Newman, and Jas. Hogarty. Having now more than was wanted, a motion was made to add the whole county convention, but it was not passed. The following were appointed to the State Convention; D. N. Richardson, Benj. Painter, Frank Plumer, T. T. Dwight, John D. Evans, John F. Newman, Peter Kirker, Chas. P. Disney, M. D. Youman, David S. True, Isaac M. Talmage, Jabez A. Birchard, G. C. R. Mitchell, C. M. Lewis, James Grant and W. L. Clark. The delegates to the convention were allowed to chose substitutes. The convention was dissolved. Keokuk, June 28, 1862 Ed. Davenport Gazette: Will you please insert the inclosed list of articles needed in hospitals, in your paper and greatly oblige. Lucretia Knowles, Cor. Sec'y Sol. Aid Society, Keokuk. To the Soldiers Aid Societies of Iowa: The following is a list of articles needed in hospitals which are not supplied by Government, or not furnished in sufficient quantities to meet the demand: Bed sacks, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, comforts or quilts, socks, blankets, bandages and rags, dressing gowns, slippers, towels, handkerchiefs, shirts, drawers, codfish, dried beef, green tea, nutmegs, sponges, combs, crackers, eggs, butter, dried and canned fruit, cheese, pickles, cordials, prunes, wines, jellies, pepper, white sugar, lemons, oranges, fine soap, pins, needle books, brooms, wash bowls, tincups, reading matter. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project