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Joseph Sacora
Born 1847

JOSEPH SACORA, manufacturer of carriages and wagons, Oxford Junction; born in Bohemia in 1847; came to America in 1855, settled in Jackson Co., and remained until 1866, when he removed to Jones Co. and engaged in farming until 1877, when he went to Oxford Junction. He enlisted in 1864, in the 15th I.V.I., and was mustered out in 1865; was at the battle of Beaufort, S.C., Bentonvil!e, S.C., Savannah, Ga., and Fort McAllister. His wife, Mary Stepanek, was born in Germany in 1854; came to America in 1854, settled in Johnson Co., and married in 1869; they have three children—Dillie Lula, Annie and Joseph. Politics, Republican; religion, Catholic.

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

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Nathan G. Sales, M.D.
Born October 18, 1813

by Edmund Booth

Dr. (Nathan G.) Sales was a native of New York. At sixteen he started out in the world on his own hook, as a shoemaker, traveling from place to place in the frontier state of Indiana, with his kit of tools on his back, and finding work were he could. He tells some amusing stories of his adventures in this time. Like most young men who make their own way after learning a trade, he had difficulties and mishaps to encounter and overcome, in a thinly settled fever and ague State, as was Indiana at that day.

When the Black-Hawk war broke out he joined the American troops as a volunteer and about the year 1850, received therefor a land warrant of a hundred and sixty acres, with which he entered a quarter section immediately north of and adjoining Anamsoa.

The Black-Hawk war over he returned to Ohio, read medicine and married. He settled in Iowa City about the year 1845 where he practiced his profession. In 1847 when thirty-three years of age, he removed with his family to Anamosa, the place having recently become the county seat. Only two or three dwellings were in existence in the place and these were frame. The doctor erected a log cabin on the lot immediately in the rear of what was later J. Foxall's chair and cabinet manufactory, and here he lived several years, practicing the healing art among the few settlers scattered for miles around.

In 1848 he was elected to the lower branch of the Iowa legislature being a Democrat and that party then having a majority in the county, as well as throughout the state. He was next elected to the State Senate by the three counties of Jones, Jackson, and Cedar and held the postion three years. Through the influence of U.S. Senators Jones and Dodge he was appointed Receiver of Public Moneys at the Chariton land office. After three years and most of the public lands in the District being sold, he resigned and returned to Anamosa, where he continued to reside.

In 1856, when Anamosa was, with the exception of six or seven one story houses, where what is now called down town, he and Wm. T. Shaw took, for the time and circumstances a bold step and erected the Fisher House, at the corner of Main and Garnavillo streets. The doctor also erected the tall brick dwelling for his own residence, now standing on the summit of the highest point on north Garnavillo street. He was like many of our best men always ready to contribute freely, and according to his means to public enterprises, such as the building of churches, schools, railways etc.

He was three times elected Mayor of Anamosa by his party, the last time by one majority over E. Cutler, the first Mayor having been Wm T. Shaw, the second Ames H. Peaslee, and this latter succeeded by Dr. S.

From Centennial Edition of the Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, August 18, 1938, section 8, page 1, and submitted by Mary Kay Kuhfittig

Silas Sams
Born 1826

SILAS SAMS, farmer, Cass Twp., Sec. 21; P.O. Anamosa; was born in Highland Co., Ohio, in 1826; his parents, Edward and Cassa Sams, came to Des Moines Co., Iowa, in 1840; they came to Jones Co. in 1842, and located in Cass Township; his father died in ——; his mother died in April, 1878. Mr. Sams was married to Sarah Faust; they have five children—Margaret, Lydia, Charles, Ezra and Elva. Mr. Sams' family was one of the first to settle in Jones Township. His farm contains 140 acres.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 697.

Stephen Sams
Born 1837

STEPHEN SAMS, farmer, Cass Twp., Sec. 29; P.O. Anamosa; was born in Ohio in 1837; he came to Jones Co. with his parents, Edward and Cassa Sams, in 1842; his father died in 1853; his mother died April 28, 1878. He was married to Mary J . Wagner, daughter of William and Mary J. Wagner, early settlers of Jones Co. Mr. Sams has six children—Luella R., Elbert E., Harvey L., Milton A., Oliver G. and Mary J. Mr. S. has 170 acres of land.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 697.

Harmon Sandhouse
Born October 28, 1829

(paraphrased) Harmon Sandhouse was born October 28, 1829, Hanover, Germany, to John and Elizabeth (Schafer) Sandhouse. He emigrated in 1858 on the steamer “George” and landed in New York City. He came to Jones Co. not long after that. He married Miss Hannah Crane, who was from Jones Co. They had 5 children—Adelbert farms in Jones Co.; Jennie married Frank Lubben and lives in Baldwin, Jackson Co.; Harry and William and Cora lives with parents yet.

FromPortrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa Chapman Publishing Co, Chicago, 1894, page 348.

C. E. Sanford
Born 1841

C. E. SANFORD, merchant, Amber; born in Ohio in 1841; came to Jones Co. in 1852. Her husband, Mr. Allen P. Sanford, died in 1872. Mrs. Sanford owns the building in which she does business, and has a home in Amber, and 212 acres of land, all in Wayne Township. She is in company with her son, the firm name being C. E. Sanford & Son. She and Mr. Sanford were married in 1857; had two children, both living—William H. and Allen P. William is a Republican.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 633.

W. P. Sanford
Born 1830

W. P. SANFORD, farmer, Wayne Twp., Sec. 25; P.O. Center Junction; born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1830; came to Jones Co. in 1854; owns 400 acres. Wife's maiden name was Elizabeth Espy, a native of Mercer Co., Penn.; they were married in 1855; have five children—Franklin, Albert, Harvey, Meade and Delano. Mrs. Sanford is a member of the U.P. Church. Mr. Sanford is a Republican.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 633.

William H. Sanford
Born 1859

WILLIAM H. SANFORD, merchant and grain-dealer, Amber; born in Jones Co., Iowa, in 1859. Wife's maiden name was Maggie Cook, a native of Iowa also; they were married in the fall of 1878; have one child—Jennie. Mr. Sanford is a member of the firm of C. E. Sanford & Son, dealers in general merchandise; the firm commenced business in October, 1877; they do a large and successful business; sales average about $7,000 per year. Mr. Sanford is also engaged in the grain business in company with P. J. Hartman; firm name of Hartman & Sanford; they ship about twenty car loads of grain per year. Mr. Sanford, with his brother, Allen P., owns a farm of 200 acres on Sec. 35, same township; have the farm rented. Mr. Sanford is a Republican.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 633.

S. E. Sarles
Born November 18, 1839

S. E. SARLES, of the firm of S. E. Sarles & Co., dealers in lumber, shingles, sash, doors and blinds, Monticello; is a native of Dutchess Co., N.Y., and was born November 18, 1839; he came West at an early age, to Wisconsin, and grew up to manhood in that State; he came to Jones Co. and located in Monticello in the spring of 1877, and engaged in the lumber business and is building up a good trade; he has been connected with the lumber business since 1856. During the war, he enlisted and served in the 46th Ill. V.I. He holds the office of City Councilman He married Miss Sarah Patterson, from Necedah, Wis., November 1, 1877; they have one son—Fred P.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 679.