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W. Arnold
Born December 30, 1828

W. ARNOLD, wagon-maker, Martelle; born December 30, 1828, in Hendricks Co., Ind.; February 7, 1850, he came to Jones Co. He has been Township Assessor and Justice of the Peace; was Postmaster at Fairview, from 1861 to 1865. Married Orpah Alspach in 1853; she was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, September 20, 1833; they have four children—W. Franklin, Emma E, Samuel S, and Jennie M.; has an adopted daughter, Minnie Alspach. Republican.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 584.

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John Atkins
Born 1826

JOHN ATKINS, farmer, Cass Twp., Sec. 7; P.O. Anamosa; was born in Somerset Co., N. J., in 1826; his father, William Atkins, removed to Hamilton Co., Ohio, in 1844. He was married to Parmelia Dodson, who was born in Cincinnati in 1826; they came to Dubuque Co. in 1850, where they lived till 1864, when they came to Jones Co. and settled on their present farm; they have five children—Edward, Adelbert, William D., George N. and Alta P. Mr. Atkins has 140 acres of land.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 693.

A. S. Atkinson
Born June 30, 1833

A. S. ATKINSON, blacksmith, Anamosa; is a native of Somerset Co., N. J., and was born June 30, 1833; his parents removed to Ohio in 1835, and located near Cincinnati, and he grew up to manhood and learned his trade there; he came to Iowa in June, 1853, and located in Dubuque, and lived in that county until 1866, when he came to Jones Co. and located in Anamosa; since then, has been engaged in business here. He married Miss Hannah Greene, a native of Maryland, September 20, 1854; they have six children—Alice, Emma, Corda, Jessie, Elva and Elbert.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 649.

Charles P. Atwood
Born 1840

CHARLES P. ATWOOD, farmer, Cass Twp., Sec. 5; P.O. Anamosa; was born in Susquehanna Co., Penn., in 1840; he came to Jones Co. in the spring of 1859; he enlisted May 15, 1861, in the 1st I.V.C., Co. K; he served nearly five years, receiving his final discharge on March 15,1866; he was in active service during all the time he was in the army; prominent among the battles and campaigns in which he participated, the following may be mentioned: Prairie Grove, December 7, 1862; Bayou Meter, Ark.; capture of Little Rock, Ark., September 10, 1863; Steele's Red River Campaign. He came home on veteran furlough; returned to his regiment June 18, 1864; operated in Missouri for some time; served under Gens. Pleasanton and A. J. Smith; returned to St. Louis, thence to Arkansas, thence to Pine Bluff, thence to Memphis, Tenn., thence to Guntown, Miss., etc.; was finally mustered out of service at Austin, Texas, February 16, 1866; final discharge, March 16, 1866. He returned to Jones Co. Was married in December, 1867, to Susan J. Porter; they have five children—Clarence B., Leola A., Isora, Hurvy and Charles. Mr. Atwood located on his present farm in December, 1867

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 688.

J. C. Austin
Born 1827

J. C. AUSTIN, farmer, Hale Twp., Sec. 10; P.O. Hale Village; born in Orange Co., Vt., in 1827, and, in 1836, came to Kane Co., Ill., and remained there until 1854, when he came to Iowa and entered 600 acres, and now owns 400 acres, on which he has made all of the improvements. He has been Road Supervisor and Justice of the Peace. Enlisted in August, 1862, and was elected Captain of Co. G, 31st I.V.I.; mustered out in February, 1863, on account of disability. His wife, Helen M. Thurston, was born in Genesee Co., N.Y., in 1832; came to Illinois and was married, in 1851, at Dundee, Ill.; they have three children—Prank E., agent of the C.,M.&St.P.R.R., at Hale; Edmond F., merchant at Olin; George T., attending the farm with his father. In politics, Republican; in religion, liberal.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 637.

Newell W. Austin
Born July 31, 1831

NEWELL W. AUSTIN, contractor and builder, Monticello; is a native of Delaware Co., N.Y., and was born July 31, 1831; he grew up to manhood and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner in that State; he came West to Iowa in 1856, and located in Cascade, Dubuque Co.; lived there five years, then came to Jones Go., and settled in Scotch Grove; remained there one year and a half, and came to Monticello, and since then has been engaged in contracting and building here. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace and Assessor, and now holds the office of City Councilman. He is connected with the A.O.U.W., and is now Past Master Workman. He married Miss Emeline A. Gardner, from Broome Co., N.Y., December 24, 1851; they have three children—Lewis (now in Nebraska), Lydia (now Mrs. H. H. Monroe), Nellie (at home); they have lost one daughter—Jennie.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 659.