S. A. FRISBIE   Full size    S. A. Frisbie retired in Aurelia, having reached the seventieth milestone on life's journey. He is numbered among the early settlers in Iowa, having located in the state in 1868. For the past thirty-seven years he has lived in Cherokee county and during that time his interests have extended to many fields and have been important forces in the advancement and growth of Aruelia. He was born in Westport, New York, December 9, 1843, and is a son of Andrew and Sarah (Nichols) Frisbie, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of New Jersey. Their marriage occurred in New York, where the family resided until the father's death, which occurred August 16, 1885. His wife survived him only a few days, passing away August 26th of the same year. To their union were born nine children: Mina, the wife of W. A. Warren, of Westport, New York; Maria, who married W. F. Smith of Castalia, Iowa, W. F., a resident of Ferrisburg, Vermont; Martha, the wife of E. H. Fields, of Santa Barbara, California; Henry, deceased; Kate, the deceased wife of George Patterson; -95- Alma, whose death occurred in Connecticut; S. A.; and Sarah, the deceased wife of R. Roberts, of Westport, New York.    S. A. Frisbie acquired his education at the Troy Conference Academy, of Poultney, Vermont, and in a commercial college at Albany. He afterward went to Brooklyn, where he entered the employ of the Brooklyn City Railway Company, retaining this position for three years. In 1868 he came west and settled in Allamakee county, Iowa, where in the following year he was employed by the Mississippi Valley Railroad Company as inspector. After a short time he accepted a position with Bassett, Huntington & Company at McGregor and he worked as a grain buyer in their interests until 1875. In 1876 he moved to Cherokee county, settling in Aurelia, where he established himself in the grain and elevator business, operating this in connection with a hardware, grocery, boot and shoe concern for ten years. During that period his establishment was destroyed by fire but was immediately rebuilt. After this Mr. Frisbie discontinued his hardware and grocery establishment, concentrating his attention upon the conduct of his elevator and stock-shipping business until 1888, when he retired from active life. He now makes his home in Aurelia and gives all this time to the supervision of his extensive property interests, owning in addition to a fine home in Aurelia, two farms in Clay county, one of three hundred and sixty acres and another of one hundred and sixty, both in a high state of cultivation. He has also valuable property at St. Cloud, Florida.    On the 28th of July, 1874, Mr. Frisbie was united in marriage to Miss Emma Hartwell, who was born in New York on the 21st of March, 1848, a daughter of Artemus and Lucy Hartwell, natives of New England and Canada respectively. The father followed farming in New York state until his death, which occurred in 1874, and he was survived by his wife for many years, her death occurring in 1900. Two children were born to their union: Emma, wife of the subject of this review; and Alvira, the deceased wife of P. S. Phelps , of Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Frisbie became the parents of two children, both of whom died in infancy.    Mr. Frisbie is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and is a republican in his political beliefs. His life has been one of well directed activity and intelligent effort, resulting in the attainment of a fair measure of success, and wherever he is known he is respected and esteemed by reason of his genuine personal worth.

-95- W. A. FREEMAN    W. A. Freeman, a prosperous agriculturist of Cherokee county, owning and operating one hundred and sixty acres of valuable land in Spring township, was born in Dane county, Wisconsin, January 23, 1856. He is a son of Arnold and Ann (Laxton) Freeman, natives of England, were the father was a shepherd for some time. After their marriage the parents settled in Dane county, Wisconsin, and in that state Arnold Freeman engaged in farming until 1885, when he moved Iowa, settling in Cherokee county. Some years later he moved to Nobles county, Minnesota, and both he and his wife passed away in Nobles -96- county, that state. To their union were born ten children, eight of whom are still living, Mary, Emma, Lydia, Liddie, Sadie, W. A., S. C. and Robert.    W. A. Freeman was reared in Dane county, Wisconsin, acquiring his education in the public schools. He married there in 1884 and shortly afterward moved to Iowa, settling in Amherst township, Cherokee county, where he purchased land. He sold this in 1891 and bought the farm in Spring township in 1906 which he still operates. His land is located on sections 28 and 33 and one hundred acres are in a high state of cultivation.    In Wisconsin, February 26, 1884, Mr. Freeman was united in marriage to Miss Mary F. Vivian, who was born in Iowa county, Wisconsin, May 16, 1863, a daughter of W. F. and Mary (Evans) Vivian, who passed away in that state. The father was a native of Wisconsin, the mother, of England. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, have three children: Frank A., born July 28, 1885, and now a resident of Stevens county, Minnesota; Cora A., whose birth occurred July 20, 1887 and who married J. W. Rhone, of Minnesota; and Ella, born May 5, 1889, who lives at home.    Mr. Freeman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party. He is now in the second term of his able service as township trustee and he has also held the office of road supervisor. He is one of the active and progressive farmers of Spring township, a man of good business capacity and unquestioned integrity, enjoying in an unusual degree the confidence and good-will of the community.

WILLIAM F. HUBER    William F. Huber, who has become known in business circles of Cherokee as a real-estate dealer and who is now acceptably filling the office of county sheriff, was born in Wisconsin in the year 1876 and comes of German ancestry. Both his parents, George M. and Christina Huber, were natives of Germany and after living for some years in Wisconsin came to Iowa, in 1880, settling in Cherokee county, where the father followed the occupation of farming. As time passed he converted his land into rich and productive fields and his annual harvest brought to him a good financial return that, carefully husbanded, constitutes the competence which now enables him to live retired.    William F. Huber was a little lad of but four years when brought by his parents to Iowa. Her he was reared to the occupation of farming, working in the fields from early boyhood when not occupied with the duties of the schoolroom. When his education was completed he concentrated his energies entirely upon agricultural pursuits and was thus engaged until 1909, when he took up his abode in the city of Cherokee and opened a real-estate office. He now divides his time between his activities in connection with real-estate dealing and his duties as sheriff of the county, to which office he was elected in 1912. He had previously been township clerk of Rock township for one term.    On the 7th of January, 1903, Mr. Huber was united in marriage to Miss Maggie Melter, a native of this county and a daughter of Dan and Mary Melter, -97- who came to Cherokee county in the '70s. Mr. and Mrs. Huber now have one son, Glenn Huber.    In politics Mr. Huber has ever been an earnest democrat and it was upon his party's ticket that he was elected to his present position. He is well known in different societies, holding membership with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Woodmen and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Almost his entire life has been passed in this county, where he is now widely and favorably known. There have been no spectacular phases in his history, but he has always been found loyal to duty, prompt in meeting his obligations and ready to do a good turn to a friend or neighbor.

-97- THOMAS BOOTHBY    A man loyal in friendship, faithful in citizenship and honorable in all of his personal relations passed away when Thomas Boothby was called to his final rest on the 2d of September, 1911. He was at that time sixty-five years of age and practically his entire life had been passed in Cherokee county, where for twenty years he was closely connected with agricultural interests. He was born near Goxhill, Lincolnshire, England, August 3, 1846, and there remained until 1854, when he came to America with his parents, who settled at Sterling, Iowa. Ten years later they moved to Goose Lake, Clinton county, Iowa.    Thomas Boothby was reared in Sterling and Goose Lake and in the latter locality began his independent career. In 1872 he moved to Cherokee county, buying a farm in Rock township, whereon he resided continuously for twenty years thereafter, bringing the land to a high state of cultivation and winning a gratifying and well deserved success. He became well known as a representative and progressive agriculturist and contributed in substantial measure to community growth and upbuilding. In 1892 he retired from active life and moved into Washta, where he resided until his death. He was vice president of the Washta State Bank and a man of recognized business ability.    On September 6, 1869, Mr. Boothby was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Fatchett, a daughter of George and Sarah Ann ((Harrison) Fatchett, natives of Lincolnshire, England, the former born June 4, 1812, and the latter June 27, 1820. After their arrival in America the parents settled in Petosa, Missouri, where they remained four years, after which they returned to England. they later made another journey across the Atlantic and this time settled in Clinton county, Iowa, where the father engaged in farming until his death, which occurred December 19, 1883. His wife has also passed away, her death occurring January 27, 1902. Their daughter, Mrs. Boothby, was born in Lincolnshire, England, September 1, 1849. She survives her husband and is now taking his place as vice president of the Washta State Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Boothby became the parents of two children, Bert C. and Mrs. F. E. Mattoon.    Mr. Boothby was a member of the Congregational church and was connected fraternally with Little Sioux Lodge, No. 521, A. F. & A. M., of Washta; Burning Bush Chapter, No. 90, R. A. M.; and Crusade Commandry, No. 39, K. T., of Cherokee. He gave his political allegiance to the republican party and -98- served in various positions of trust and responsibility, filling the positions of assessor of Rock township, school director, member of the city council and mayor of Washta. He was recognized as a public-spirited citizen whose cooperation could be counted upon to further the movements which he deemed essential to the public welfare. For many years he was closely associated with the active work of development and he remained throughout his life and esteemed and loved resident of Cherokee county.

-98- HUGH DOHERTY    Hugh Doherty, who at the time of his death in 1910 was bridgeman at Cherokee, in the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad Company, was born in Dedham, Massachusetts, January 16, 1862, a son of Hugh and Ann (Farren) Doherty, natives of County Clare, Ireland. After the parents came to the United States they located in Dedham, where the father worked in the mills until 1873. In that year he came west and located in Benton county, Iowa, where he farmed for three years, after which he moved to Calhoun county, where he and his wife passed away. He was a stanch republican in his political beliefs and a devout member of the Roman Catholic church. In his family were five children: Hugh, of this review; Delia, the wife of Thomas Murray, of Akron, Colorado; Mary, who married Bernard Kennedy, of the same city; Emma, the wife of William McLaughlin, of Larchwood, Iowa; and Theresa, the wife of Joseph Rosse, of Lohrville, Iowa.    Hugh Doherty was eleven years of age when he came with his parents to Iowa and he acquired practically all of his education in the public school of this state. About 1889 he moved to Cherokee and established a dray line, conducting this successfully for several years. When he disposed of it he went to Colorado and farmed in the vicinity of Akron for one year. Upon his return he entered the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad Company at Cherokee, for whom he worked as bridgeman, proving prompt, capable and trustworthy in the discharge of his duties.    On the 27th of July, 1896, Mr. Doherty was united in marriage to Miss Mary Harty, a daughter of John and Ellen (Sullivan) Harty, of Cherokee. The father was born in Lafayette county, Wisconsin, March 14, 1844, and was educated there. He afterward became a well driller and followed this occupation in his native county until he came to Newell, Iowa, where he operated a farm. He returned to Wisconsin and remained three years, or until 1876, when he came to Cherokee county. Here he engaged in general farming until 1893, when he retired from active life and moved into Cherokee, where he died July 16, 1912. He had long survived his wife, who passed away when Mrs. Doherty was not yet two years of age. The father was a stanch democrat in his political beliefs and a member of the Roman Catholic church. He had three children: Dennis, who has passed away; Mary, the widow of the subject of this review; and John, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Doherty became the parents of three children, Mary Agnes, Anna M. and Patrick C., all attending school at St. Mary's parochial school. Mrs. Doherty and family are members of St. Mary's Catholic church. -99-    Mr. Doherty was a member of the Roman Catholic church and was connected fraternally with the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He voted independently and was always ready to support progressive public movements and projects, although he was not active as an office seeker. He died Ma 18, 1910, and his wife survives him, making her home in Cherokee, where she has an extensive circle of warm friends.

-99- ANDREW J. RAE    Andrew J. Rae, since 1908 steward at the State Hospital for the Insane at Cherokee, was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 25, 1861. He is a son of Andrew and Ann (Shaw) Rae, the former a native of Glasgow, Scotland, born January 12, 1829, and the latter born off the coast of Wales, September 6, 1834. The father came to the United States at the age of twenty-one and located at Buffalo, New York, where he followed the blacksmith's trade. He later moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and thence to Farley, Iowa, in 1863. He settled in Marcus, this county, in 1884 and followed farming in that vicinity until he retired from active life fifteen years prior to his death, which occurred February 11, 1912. He was a republican in his political beliefs, a devout member of the Presbyterian church, and he was affiliated with the Masonic lodge. He and his wife became the parents of seven children: James, postmaster at Marcus, Iowa; William, deceased; Andrew J., of this review; Jennie, the wife of f. M. Jackson, of Amelia, California; Margaret, the widow of J. C. Melrose; Anna, at home; and Robert, of Canton, South Dakota.    Andrew J. Rae acquired his education in the public schools of Farley, Iowa and came to Cherokee county with his parents in 1884. Subsequently he purchased a farm in Amherst township and engaged in agricultural pursuits there until 1898. For the following two years he divided his time between traveling and farming and in 1902 became connected with the State Hospital for the Insane as head farmer. In 1908 he was advanced to the position of steward and this office he still holds, discharging his duties in a creditable, prompt and energetic manner.    Mr. Rae has been twice married. On the 20th of February, 1889, he wedded Miss Margaret Ward, a daughter of George and Sarah (Barr) Ward, of Amherst township. To this marriage was born a son, Guy W., whose birth occurred September 13, 1890. Mr. Rae's first wife passed away August 31, 1891, and on the 20th of February, 1898, he was again married, his second union being with Miss Vera Bradley, a daughter of John and Margaret (Barr) Bradley, of Marcus. Mr. and Mrs. Rae have become the parents of a son, Donald A., who was born Sept. 12, 1900. Mrs. Rae's parents were natives of Canada and came to the United States in their early years, settling in Amherst township, this county, where the father followed farming. They afterward removed to Springfield, Missouri, where they now reside. The father is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, is connected fraternally with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party. -100-    Mr. Rae is a democrat in his political beliefs. He is active in the affairs of the Masonic lodge, and is a member of the Woodmen of the World. A residence in Cherokee dating since his young manhood has made him widely and favorably known and his upright life has commanded the respect and confidence of all with whom he has private or official relations.

-100- THOMAS L. LONG, M. D.   Full size    Dr. Thomas L. Long, first assistant physician in the State Hospital for the Insane at Cherokee and one of the able representatives of the medical profession in Cherokee county, was born in Sheridan township, this county, a son of Henry and Mary (Raftry) Long, natives of Ireland. The father came to the United States in early life and located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he worked first in a mine and later in a foundry. He journeyed west to Boone county, Iowa, and there remained until about the year 1869, when he moved to Cherokee county, taking up a homestead claim in Sheridan township. He engaged in stock-raising and general farming upon that property for the remainder of his life, dying October 11, 1913. His widow survives him and makes her home in Cherokee. They became the parents of three children: Dr. Thomas L., and Patrick, twins, the latter superintendent of schools at Garden Grove, Iowa; and Margaret, the wife of John Shea, of Pilot township.    Dr. Thomas L. Long acquired his preliminary education in the public schools of Cherokee county and afterward taught for three years. He later entered the State Normal School, where he took a scientific course, receiving the degree of B. Di. Having determined to study medicine, he later became a student in the medical department of the State University, from which he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1905. In the same year he became connected with the State Hospital for the Insane at Cherokee and has risen to be first assistant physician, an office which he has filled with credit and ability for the past three years.    Dr. Long served for six months in the Spanish-American war as a private in Company M, Fifty-second Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Medico-Psychological Association, the Iowa State Medical Society and the Cherokee County Medical Society. He is widely and favorably known in professional circles, holding the esteem and respect of his associates in the hospital and of his brethren in the medical fraternity throughout the county.

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