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S. R. Howard
Born September 17, 1822

S. R. HOWARD, dealer in stock and grain, Monticello; is a native of New York State, and was born in Chemung Co. September 17, 1822; he grew up to manhood mostly in Tompkins Co., and lived in that State until 1855. On the 23d of March, 1855, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha A. Campbell; she was born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., but grew up in Montgomery Co.; in the fall of the same year, they came West to Iowa, and arrived in Jones Co. in October, 1855, and located in Clay Township and engaged in farming; in 1863, they removed to Monticello, and Mr. Howard engaged in the stock business, and since then he has been engaged in buying and shipping grain and stock. He has held the office of Assessor in Clay Township for many years, and since coming here has served as Town Trustee and as City Councilman. Mr. and Mrs. Howard have three children—one daughter, Mate E., and two sons, George S. and Charles R. They have one of the most pleasant and attractive homes in Jones Co.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 671.

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J. W. Howe
Born 1827

J. W. HOWE, merchant, Olin; born in West Virginia in 1848; came to Iowa in 1871; settled in Stanwood, Cedar Co., merchandising, and in 1873 removed to Olin; owns town property; burnt out in 1876, at the time of the big fire. In politics, Republican; in religion, member of the M.E. Church. Enlisted in 1863 in the West Va. V.I., and was mustered out in August, 1875; was engaged at the battles of Cedar Creek, Winchcster, Hatcher's Run, Petersburg, and at the final surrender of Lee. His wife, Josie Bonar, was born in West Virginia in 1851; married in 1872, and have two children—Luella J. and Challen R.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 648.

L. Hoyer
Born November 9, 1838

L. HOYER, livery, Wyoming; born November 9, 1838, in Herkimer Co., N.Y.; in 1861, he came to Iowa; in 1868, he removed to Jones Co.: engaged in farming till 1869, when he came to Wyoming and commenced livery. Married Miss Hannah T. Hutchins in 1856; she was born in Watertown, N.Y., have three children—George C., Hattie May and Cora Belle. Democrat.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 602.

Clark Hubbard
Born 1824

CLARK HUBBARD, farmer, Castle Grove Twp., Sec. 36; P.O. Monticello; was born in New Hampshire in 1824; he went to Boston, Mass., in 1849, where he lived sixteen years, engaged in the express business; in May, 1858, he came to Jones Co, and erected a house on his present farm, which he had purchased some time previous; he then returned to Boston; he located on his farm in the fall of 1864. He was married in March, 1854, to Ann S. Morse, of North Jay, Maine; they have five children—Ernest B., Stephen E., Sarah L., Edith and Henry C.; his wife died October 11, 1875. His present wife was Sarah J . Livingston, native of New Pork State; Mr. Hubbard has 290 acres of land; engaged principally in stock-raising; he gives considerable attention to growing fruit; he has on his farm a fine young orchard of apple trees, numbering about two hundred; to this orchard he has given much attention, both as to selection and cultivation; probably a finer orchard of an equal number of trees cannot be found in Jones Co.; has also other kinds of fruit, as pears, etc.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 699.

D. C. Hubard
Born 1851

D. C. HUBBARD, dealer in lumber, lath, shingles, sash, doors and blinds, Oxford Junction; born in Chatham, Medina Co., Ohio, in 1851, and came to Iowa October 7, 1875, and engaged in teaching school until the spring of 1878, when he engaged in the present business; owns town property. His wife, Ellen J. Bryan, was born in Buffalo Township, Linn Co., in 1849; married in September, 1877, and have one child-Ford Archie. In politics, a Republican, and in religion, Methodist.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 594.

Elijah Hubbard
Born 1822

ELIJAH HUBBARD, farmer, Castle Grove Twp., Sec. 26; P.O. Monticello; born in Cheshire Co., N. H., in 1822; afterward removed to Worcester Co.; he came to Anamosa in 1858 he settled on the farm now owned by his brother, Clark Hubbard. He was married to Miss R. Swan; she died in Worcester Co., Mass.; his present wife was Miss M. Redman, of Ohio; had one child by first marriage, now deceased; has two children by present wife—Ida B. and John A. Mr. Hubbard has 146 acres of land. He is a Republican in politics.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 699.

Charles M. Hubbell
Born 1848

Charles M. Hubbell is a retired farmer of Anamosa, who still derives a gratifying income from his valuable farm property. He was long closely associated with agricultural interests and the enterprise and diligence which he displayed in conducting his business brought him the prosperity which he is now enjoying. He was born at Sabula, Jackson county, Iowa, in 1848, his parents being William and Eliza (Smith) Hubbell, natives of Fairfield, Connecticut, and of New York city. They were married in the metropolis and removed westward in the early '30s. For a time they were residents of New Orleans and finally settled in Jackson county, Iowa. William Hubbell engaged extensively in trading with the Indians and with the whites at an early day when Iowa was a frontier district and the red men were almost as numerous as the white settlers in this part of the country. Later he engaged in the milling business, erecting a large mill, and spent the remainder of his days in Jackson county. His labors were a factor in the industrial and business development of the community and his efforts were equally effective in political circles and in formulating the policy of the state. He was one of the signers of the constitution and was a member of the territorial legislature when Iowa was admitted to the Union. He left the impress of his individuality upon the early history of this section and passed away in 1849 at the age of forty-three years. His widow long survived and for several years prior to her death made her home in Chicago, passing away there in 1894 at the age of eighty. William Hubbell was the eldest of four children, his brothers, George and James, being residents of New York city, while his sister, Harriett is now deceased.

Unto William and Eliza (Smith) Hubbell were born four children: George, who died at the age of fourteen years; Cornelius, who died in infancy; Julian Bertine, who now resides in Washington, D. C., but was formerly engaged as field agent for Miss Clara Barton, the well-known philanthropist and lecturer who was a very intimate friend of the Hubbell family, and Charles M.

Charles M. Hubbell was reared on the frontier of Iowa, spending his youthful days in his native county, where he acquired his education in the public schools. On Christmas day of 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Docia Augusta Peet, a daughter of J. A. and Ann Hester (Crow) Peet. The latter was a sister of Edmund Crow, who was the first settler of Linn county, Iowa, and another member of the family, Charles Crow, now resides in Anamosa. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell have been born two children: Lena V., the wife of k Park Chamberlain; and Rena D., at home. Mrs. Hubbell passed away August 28, 1904.

As Mr. Hubbell started out in life on his own account he gave his attention to general farming and as the years passed continued to engage in general agricultural pursuits. He won success in his undertakings and as his financial resources increased he made investment in property from time to time until he became the owner of seven hundred acres of fine farming land in Jones and Linn counties, from which he now derives his income. This is valuable property and makes him one of the substantial citizens of Jones county.

Mr. Hubbell gives his political allegiance to the republican party and keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day, but does not seek nor desire office. He has spent his entire life in this section of the state, is well known as one of its representative citizens and his genuine personal worth has gained for him the warm regard which is uniformly accorded him.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 322.

James G. Huggans
Born July 30, 1830

JAMES G. HUGGANS, farmer, Madison Twp., Sec. 28; P.O. Wyoming; born July 30, 1830, in Greene Co., N.Y.; in 1857, he came to Illinois; April, 1867, he came to his present farm; he owns 100 acres of land. Married Susan A. Angle March 8, 1860; she was born in Greene Co., N.Y.; have two children—Sarah L. and George E. Democrat.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 616.