From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 596.

On his father's farm in Jones county Samuel W. Reyner spent the first six years of his life and then accompanied his parents on their removal to Jackson county, where he was reared to manhood. He acquired his education in the district schools and at the same time assisted his father in the work of the fields, early becoming familiar with the tasks that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He was married when nineteen years of age, and he started out in the business world on his own account on his father's farm, which he operated for three years, and then resided upon the farm of his father-in-law for a similar period. He next carried on agricultural pursuits as a renter, being thus engaged until about ten years ago, when he purchased a farm of two hundred and ninety acres in Clay township, Jones county. Upon this farm he resided for three years, when he sold the property and purchased a farm in Jackson county near Canton, consisting of two hundred and twenty-five acres. This he traded on the 1st of December, 1908, for his present property in Hale, upon which stands a two-story structure, with basement, twenty-eight by sixty-six feet. In this building he has since been engaged in general merchandising and has built up a most creditable trade, his good business ability and capable management being the salient characteristics in his present success. He also owns a good residence property in this city, upon which stands a comfortable and attractive dwelling, where he and his family now make their home.

It was on the 10th of November, 1880, that Mr. Reyner was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Carr, a native of Dewitt, Clinton county, Iowa, born June 9, 1864, a daughter of George and Mary (Tripp) Carr. The parents were both natives of Onondaga county, New York, the father being born on the 10th of December, 1818, and the mother on the 14th of January, 1819. They were married in the Empire state and removed to Iowa about 1857, coming to Jones! county when their daughter, Mrs. Reyner, was about four years of age. The father, who was a farmer by occupation, passed away January 30, 1889, while his wife survived until the 12th of March, 1909. In their family were the following children: Stephen, of Alliance, Nebraska; Rosetta, the wife of T. E. Moore, of Canton; Winfield S., residing in Canton; and Mary A., who became the wife of our subject. Three children died in infancy. Unto the union of Mr. and Mrs. Reyner were born seven children, as follows: Charles A., who passed away when eighteen years of age; George M., residing in Butte, Montana; Lena, the wife of Charles Haynor, of Hale; Frank, at home; Allen Emery; Harlan Winfield; and Hazel May, who died at the age of one year. To the principles of the republican party Mr. Reyner has given stalwart allegiance since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, and upon this ticket he was appointed postmaster of Hale on the 1st of April, 1909. He is proving a very capable official, performing his duties in connection with that office in a manner entirely satisfactory to his fellow citizens. Fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and with the Mutual Benevolent Association, in both of which he is an active member, the rules governing his life being in entire harmony with the principles upon which these organ izations are founded. At all times his life record measures up to a high standard of manhood and whether in business, social or public relations, he deserves the esteem of those with whom he comes in contact.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 480.

Bennett E. Rhinehart, the sixth in order of birth, pursued his education in the schools of Bedford, Iowa, and after attending the district schools was graduated from the high school of that place with the class of 1891. Immediately afterward he took up the study of law under private instruction, thus continuing his review for a year, after which he began to work in order to secure money that would enable him to pursue a law course. He then entered the Iowa College of Law at Des Moines and graduated in May, 1896, with the degree of B. L. He then took the examination before the supreme court on the 13th of May, of that year, and was admitted to practice at the Iowa bar. His early experience was that of the average farm boy, who is deprived of all but the actual necessities. He worked for nine months each year on the farm and attended school in the winter. He was ambitious, however, and, determining to follow a professional career, pursued his plans for becoming a member of the bar, as previously stated. Following his admission he at once began practice in Anamosa on the 1st of January, 1897. He continued alone until 1900, when he formed a partnership with Charles J. Cash under the firm style of Cash & Rhinehart, and they practiced together until 1908, when M. W. Herrick joined them under the style of Herrick, Cash & Rhinehart. Their progress in a professional way has been extremely flattering. This is recognized as one of the strongest law firms of the county, their clientage being of a most extensive and important, character. In 1904 Mr. Rhinehart was elected city attorney of Anamosa and is now serving for the third term in that position, his reelections being evidence of his ability and the confidence imposed in him by the public. He was also justice of the peace from the 1st of January, 1897, until January 1, 1901. Aside from all professional connections he is known in financial circles as one of the stockholders of the Citizens Savings Bank.

On the 1st of March, 1894, Mr. Rhinehart was united in marriage to Miss Julia Florence Feehan, who was born in Onslow, Jones county, November :27, 1871, a daughter of John and Julia Feehan, who came to this county about 1852, making the journey with John Russell from Ohio, Mr. Feehan was a brother of Mrs. Margaret (Feehan) Russell, the wife of John Russell. Mrs. Rhinehart pursued her education in the schools of Anamosa and for a time engaged in teaching in the country schools. The household is a most hospitable one, and both Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehart are numbered among the valued members of the Baptist church. Mr. Rhinehart belongs to Anamosa Lodge, No. 46, A.P.&A.M.; Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 66, R.A.M.; Mount Olivet Commandery, No. 36, K.T., of which he is a past eminent commander, and El Kahir temple of the Mystic Shrine and the Eastern Star. He is likewise connected with Sumner Lodge, No. 92, K.P., of which he is a past chancellor, has been a member of the Pythian grand lodge and served on the committee on judiciary, which committee recodified the grand statutes during the year 1909. He was reappointed on the committee for another year. Mr. Rhinehart is likewise connected with the Mystic Workers and with the Jones County Bar Association. His political allegiance has always been given to the republican party, and he has never wavered in his support thereof, for he believes that its principles are most conducive to good government. Endowed by nature with strong intellectual force and developing his talents by the prompting of a laudable ambition, he is making steady progress in the profession which he has chosen as his life work.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 188.