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Joseph P. Ames
Born June 1, 1814

JOSEPH P. AMES, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 24; P.O. Onslow; was born in Bennington Co., Vt., June 1, 1814; he removed to Licking Go., Ohio, in 1844, where he lived three years; in 1847, he removed to Seneca Co.; in the fall of 1853, he came to Jones Co., and located in Sec 19, Clay Township; located where he now lives about 1863. He was married to Lydia A. Piper, born in Morgan Co., Ohio; they have three children—Horace G., Aurelia E. and Charles S.; have lost four children—Adeline, died in Ohio in infancy; Lewis, aged 6; Mary, aged 20, and Alva, aged 22, died in Iowa. Mr. Ames has about two hundred acres of land.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 654, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

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Charles Henry Anderson
Born November 23, 1861

On the list of city officials on Anamosa appears the name of Charles Henry Anderson for he is the popular, efficient postmaster of the city, prompt, capable and systematic in the discharge of his duties. He is numbered among Iowa's native sons, his birth having occurred in Hartford, Warren county, on the 23rd of November, 1861. His parents were Leonard V. and Julia A. (Taylor) Anderson, natives of Ohio and North Carolina respectively. The father was born in Knox county, Ohio, May 13, 1834, while his mother was born in North Carolina September 12, 1827. They became pioneer residents of Warren county, Iowa, where they resided until 1863, and then removed to Linn county, this state, remaining there for twenty-three years or until 1886, when they became residents of Anamosa. The father was a carpenter by trade and lived a busy and useful life, passing away in April 1899, at the age of sixty-five years. The wife still survives at the advanced age of eighty-two years and is now living in the old home in Anamosa.

Charles H. Anderson was the third in order of birth in a family of four children, but is the only one now living. At the usual age he began his education in the public schools and continued his studies until he graduated from the high school of Viola, Iowa. He was only two years old when his parents removed from Hartford to Viola, where he continued to reside until October, 1885, when he became a resident of Anamosa. He had previously made his initial step in the business world as a clerk in a general store at Viola, where he remained until his removal to Jones county. In the city where he now resides he had secured a clerkship in the grocery store of Buell Evans and continued with him for about a year, after which he engaged in the firm of Brasted & Prentice. He continued with them for three years, at the end of time he accepted a position as traveling salesman, representing the wholesale grocery firm of John A. Tolman & Company of Chicago. He held that position for about two years and was engaged as bookkeeper with the grocery firm of Shaw & Buttow at Anamosa, acting in that capacity for six years. On the 15th of April, 1898, he was appointed postmaster of Anamosa and has been the incumbent in the office to the present time, covering a period of more than eleven years. His long continuance in the position indicates clearly the fidelity which he has displayed in discharging his duties and the promptness and capability that has characterized his service at all times.

On the 12th of September, 1883, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss. Cora L. Meader, daughter of George W. and Julia A. (Howe) Meader, the latter a direct descendant of Eli Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine. Mrs. Anderson's parents were natives of New York and at an early day removed westward to Michigan, while subsequently became pioneer residents of Linn county, Iowa, where the father died. The mother afterwards removed to Jones county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have been born two sons: Leonard E., who is now attending law school in Chicago; and Roy J., a cartoonist, who is connected with the St. Joseph News Press.

In his political views Mr. Anderson has always been a stalwart republican since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day and is thus able to support his position by intelligent argument. He has served as a member of the school board and the cause of education finds in him a diligent and effective champion. He belongs to the Baptist church and fraternally is connected with Anamosa Lodge, No. 16, A.F.&A.M.; Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 66, R.A.M.; Mount Olive Commandery, No.36, K.T.; and El Kahir Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He also holds membership with the Mystic Workers and the Modern Woodmen and is loyal to teachings of these orders, which are based upon the principles of mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness......

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 75.

James A. &
John C. Anderson

James A. Anderson and John C. Anderson, farmers, Section 34, Township 17, Range 10, P.O. Americus, were born in Jones County, Iowa, and while they were yet infants their parents came to Kansas, locating in Lyon County, where they were raised upon the farm upon which they now reside, situated about two miles northwest of Americus. They purchased a half interest in the old home farm in the spring of 1879 and in the fall of the same year they bought a half interest in eighty acres, situated on the Neosho River about five miles northwest of the home farm. They have a fine dwelling, barn and other farm buildings, and though young men are progressive and successful farmers, and have surrounded their home with evidences of culture and refinement.

From The History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler, A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL, 1883, and submitted by Elaine Bukove.

Leonard E. Anderson
Born 2 January 1887

Leonard E. Anderson, engaged in the practice of law at Brush, was born in Anamosa, Jones county, Iowa, on the 2d of January, 1887, a son of C. H. and Cora (Meader) Anderson, who are natives of Iowa. The father is a farmer and was postmaster at Anamosa, Iowa, for twelve years. For the past ten years, however, he has been devoting his attention to general agricultural pursuits in Florida, where he and his wife now make their home.

Leonard E. Anderson, spending his youthful days under the parental roof, mastered the branches of learning taught in the public schools of Iowa and afterward continued his studies in Lenox College at Hopkinton, Iowa, while later he became a law student in the Northwestern University of Chicago, from which he was graduated with the class of 1910. The following year he came to Colorado and entered upon the active work of his profession, since which time he has continuously engaged in practice. During the intervening period of seven years he has made steady progress as a member of the bar and has given ample proof of his ability to successfully cope with the intricate problems of jurisprudence and find ready solution therefor. He prepares his cases with great thoroughness and care and presents his cause in clear and cogent manner. He possesses a large library and with its contents has made himself largely familiar. He has his office in the Stockmen's National Bank building.

On the 1st of December, 1910, Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Eva Hunnicutt and they have one child, Charles Henry, who was born in October, 1911. Mr. Anderson is a republican in his political views and has served continuously as city attorney of Brush since taking up his abode there. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias and is loyal to the teachings and purposes of these organizations, which are based upon a recognition of the brotherhood of mankind and the obligations thereby imposed. Mr. Anderson has already made a creditable name and place for himself during the period of his residence in Colorado and in his career is actuated by the enterprising spirit which has been the dominant factor in the upbuilding of this section of the country.

Submitted by: Becky Teubner
From History of Colorado, by Wilbur Fiske Stone, 1918, S. J. Clarke, page 504

Thomas Anderson
Born November 30, 1839

Thomas Anderson, farmer, Section 34, Township 17, Range 10, P.O. Americus, was born in Berwickshire, Scotland, November 30, 1839, and nine years later came to the United States with his parents, who first located at Cincinnati, Ohio, but after a residence of one year removed to Galena, Ill. Here they resided three years, then removed to Jones County, Iowa, where they remained until the spring of 1859, when they came to Kansas, locating near Americus, in Breckinridge (now Lyon) County. The subject of this sketch engaged in farming, which he continued until February, 1864, when he enlisted as a private in Company E, Eleventh Regiment Kansas Cavalry. He participated in all the engagements in which his company took part from that time until his discharge, September 1, 1865. He then returned to Americus and engaged in farming, upon eighty acres of trust land situated about two miles northwest of town, which he had purchased just before he entered the service. This farm he improved by the erection of a dwelling, barn and other farm buildings, and has operated it continually since. He has since purchased twenty acres of timber land situated on the Neosho River and 160 acres of land northwest of the home farm. About 120 acres of these land are under cultivation, the remainder being used for grazing and hay. His principal crop is corn. He also raises cattle and hogs, and is engaged in dairy business. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Has held the office of Township Clerk one term, and has been a member of the School Board continuously for over sixteen years. He married Miss Millie A. McCaw, of Americus, August 21, 1862, by which marriage he has had ten children, of whom Emma M. A., Loucella M., Grant W., Ella M., Grace E., George D., William A., Stella L. and Henry C. are living.

From The History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler, A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL, 1883, and was submitted by Elaine Bukove.