-192- GEORGE B. FLINDERS   Full size    Since 1881 George B. Flinders has engaged in general farming and stock-raising upon a fine property in Cherokee county and each year has witnessed his increased prosperity and prominence. He now owns three hundred and sixty acres of highly improved land on section 8, Spring township, and occupies an enviable position among substantial and representative agriculturists. He was born in England, August 30, 1852, and came to America with his parents in 1865. They settled in De Kalb county, Illinois, and there the father followed the tailoring trade for a time, later becoming a teacher of instrumental music. His wife passed away in Illinois and the father later moved from that State to Webster county, Iowa, settling there in 1872. A number of years later he took up his residence in Chinook, Montana, making his home with his daughter until his death, which occurred when he was seventy-five years of age. He and his wife became the parents of seven children: George B., of this review; Mrs. Albert Sterling, of -195- Stockton, Kansas; Annie, who married Joseph Guth, of Spokane, Washington; Samuel, of O'Brien county, Iowa; Mrs. Mary J. Hawley who lives in Des Moines county, Iowa, and Sarah and John, deceased.    George B. Flinders acquired his education in the public schools of England and Illinois and afterward studied music in Washington, D. C. From the time he was twenty years of age until he was twenty-seven he was a very successful music teacher and he followed this occupation to some extend during his first years in Iowa. He came to this state in 1881 and in the same year purchased the property whereon he has since resided. He has added two hundred acres to his original tract and now owns three hundred and sixty acres of valuable land on section 8, Spring township, two hundred of which are in a high state of cultivation and yield bounteous harvests as a reward of the owner's careful supervision and practical labor. Mr. Flinders is a large stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company of Larrabee, of which he serves as president, an office which calls forth his initiative spirit and his organizing power and in which he has accomplished a great deal of important work.    On October 18, 1877, Mr. Flinders married Miss Anna A. Bailey, a native of New York state and a daughter of Cyrenius and Jane A. (Morey) Bailey, both natives of the Empire state. They settled at Shabbona, Illinois, in 1856 and there resided until 1891, when they moved to Cherokee county, where the father passed away February 28, 1905. The mother makes her home with the subject of this review and has reached the age of eighty-seven. To their union were born seven children, two of whom still survive: Anna A., wife of the subject of this review; and Asa C., of Sutherland, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Flinders have four children. Jessie is the wife of Joseph T. Kingston, of Amelia, Canada. Orlow is a graduate of the Minnesota State University and also took a course in law. He afterward engaged in teaching school but has now large interests in the pine woods of Ontario, Canada. He resides at Port Francis. Clara married O. M. Gaskill, an elevator owner and grain merchant of Tripp county, South Dakota. Lawrence G., who completes the family resides at home.    The family of Mr. Flinders are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and is a democrat in his political views. He never seeks public office but for the past twenty-five years has rendered the township excellent service as clerk. He has also been secretary of the school board and township assessor for some time. As a result of his persistent energy and unabating industry he has gained a place among the substantial farmers of the county, while personally he enjoys the esteem and regard of all who know him.

-195- JERRY B. CAREY    Since 1884 Jerry B. Carey has lived upon his fine farm on sections 10 and 11, Marcus township, and his work in the development of this property has not only brought him great individual success but has also been important as a factor in general agricultural development. He was born in County Limerick, Ireland, on the 25th of March, 1844, a son of Thomas and Julia (Brassel) Carey, also natives of County Limerick. The parents came to America in 1851 and -196- after living in New York for a short time moved to La Salle county, Illinois, where the father purchased land, which he operated for the remainder of his life. He died in February, 1887, and was survived by his wife until July, 1901.    Jerry B. Carey was reared and educated in La Salle county, Illinois, and remained with his parents until he was twenty-eight years of age. He then rented a farm and operated it until March 11, 1884. At that time he came to Cherokee county, Iowa, and moved on to a farm which he had purchased in Marcus township in 1881. Upon this property he has since resided and has steadily added to it until his holdings comprise five hundred and seventy acres, lying on section 10 and 11. Mr. Carey operates this property along practical and progressive lines and the years have brought him well deserved and substantial success. He is a stock holder in the First National Bank of Marcus and in the Farmers Elevator Company.    On October 19, 1875, Mr. Carey married Miss Margaret Doolan, a daughter of Edmond and Alice (Holmes) Doolan, natives of Tipperary, Ireland. The parents came to America and located in Clinton county, New York, where the father engaged in tailoring until his death, which occurred in 1863, he having survived his wife ten years. Mr. and Mrs. Carey became the parents of ten children, three of whom died in infancy. The others are: Edmond, a tailor in Chicago, Illinois; Joseph, who is engaged in farming in Marcus township; John, also following agricultural pursuits in this township; James L., at home; Alice, the wife of John Snyder, a farmer of Amherst township; Julia, who married Ed DeLaney, a merchant of Marcus; and Mary, at home.    Mr. Carey is a member of the Holy Name Roman Catholic church of Marcus and is a democrat in his political beliefs. He has never failed to do his part in citizenship, while in business he has always held to high standards, so that he now holds the esteem and regard of his friends and associates.

-196- ELIJAH A. ALLEN    Elijah A. Allen, a prominent and prosperous citizen of Cleghorn, is engaged in business as a dealer in farm machinery, harness, coal and seed, and also acts in the capacity of postmaster, having been appointed to that position in 1906. His birth occurred in Davenport, Scott county, Iowa, on the 10th of December, 1861, his parents being James A. and Margaret (McKoen) Allen, the former a native of Bangor, Maine, and the latter of Ireland. James A. Allen, who was a sailor for many years, took up his abode in Scott county in 1853, purchasing a farm and carrying on general agricultural pursuits for some time. Feeling that the life of a sailor was more congenial to him, he returned to the sea and thus spent the remainder of his days, passing away in 1901. His wife was called to her rest in September, 1900.    Elijah A. Allen was reared and educated in Davenport and after leaving the schoolroom as a student took up the profession of teaching, which he followed for eighteen years, imparting clearly and readily to others the knowledge he had acquired. During seventeen years of that period he taught in Scott county, spending seven years in the country schools and ten years as an instructor in the -197- public schools of Dixon. In 1899 he came to Cleghorn, Cherokee county, and accepted the principalship of the city schools. At the end of a year he resigned the position and purchased the general store of James Spinharney, conducting the same for seven years. On the expiration of that period he entered into partnership with W. J. Patton for the conduct of an implement business and a year later purchased his partner's interest, having since remained the sole proprietor of the establishment. He handles farm machinery, harness, coal and seed and enjoys an extensive and profitable patronage. Mr. Allen owns an attractive home here in addition to his business property and is accorded a place among the successful merchants and representative citizens of the community. In 1906 he was appointed postmaster of Cleghorn and has since filled the position in a highly commendable and satisfactory manner.    In September, 1890, Mr. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Emma Blomquist, a daughter of Andrew M. and Dora (Joplin) Bomquist, who were natives of Illinois. The father was engaged in merchandising throughout his entire business career, conducting stores at Dixon, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois. His demise occurred in August, 1891. Mr. and Mrs. Allen have three children: Stella M., who is a teacher in the Cleghorn school; Howard A., who is attending school at Morningside, Sioux City; and Arthur, five years of age.    In his political views Mr. Allen is a stanch republican. He served as the first mayor of Cleghorn, holding the position for two years, and was then chosen a member of the town council, on which he has remained continuously since. He is identified with the Modern Woodmen of America, while his wife is a devoted and consistent member of the Christian church. Energetic, diligent and persevering, he is always found reliable in business connections and stands for the progressive element in citizenship and for trustworthiness in every relation.

-197- ROBERT W. CAVE    Robert W. Cave, who owns three-quarters of a section of land in Amherst township, has been connected with agricultural interests of Cherokee county since 1885, winning in the interval a success which places him among the substantial and representative farmers of this community. He was born in Jackson county, Iowa, July 4, 1862, and is a son of Robert and Eliza (Bryant) Cave, natives of Somersetshire, England. The father came to America when he was very young and located in Ohio, where he remained for some time. He afterward moved to Jackson county, this state, and there engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1873. His wife survived him many years, dying in May, 1895.    Robert W. Cave was reared and educated in Jackson county, Iowa, and remained there until he was twenty-two years of age. In 1885, in company with Joseph Hobbs, he came to Cherokee county and he here purchased one hundred and sixty acres on section 18, Amherst township, bending his energies to its improvement and development. From time to time he added to his holdings until he now owns three-quarters of a section, which he operates according to -198- the most modern and practical methods. He also owns a quarter section of land in South Dakota. In addition to general farming, Mr. Cave is also a well known dealer in horses, being a partner of D. S. Twogood, of Marcus, in this line of activity. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company, of Marcus, and a man of recognized business discrimination and ability.    On the 20th of January, 1885, Mr. Cave married Miss Rose Hanham, a daughter of John and Mary (Green) Hanham, natives of Somersetshire, England. The father was a carpenter and wagon maker in that country and in 1880 he came to America, locating in Jackson county, Iowa, where he worked at his trade until 1888. In that year he moved to Marcus, this county, and has followed carpentering and wagon making there since that time. He has reached the age of seventy-six and his wife is eighty years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Cave became the parents of five children: Ernest, who died February 22, 1904; Stanley, aged twenty-six; Gladys, twenty-four; Ralph, twenty-one; and Merle, fifteen.    Mr. Cave gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has held positions of trust and responsibility, serving as trustee of the township for seven years and as road supervisor and school director. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. His life has been one of well directed energy and intelligent activity, resulting in the attainment of a fair measure of success, and wherever he is known is respected by reason of his genuine personal worth.

-198- WALTER PHILO McCULLA   Full size    Walter Philo McCulla, one of the prominent and leading attorneys of Cherokee, connected with important legal interests as a member of the well known firm of McCulla & McCulla, was born in Spring township, this county, May 17, 1876. He is a son of L. J. and Mary (Coleman) McCulla, the former a native of Montreal, Canada, and the latter of New York state. Both the father and grandfather served in the Civil War, L. J. McCulla being a member of Company H, Eleventh Iowa Volunteer Infantry, for four years. He spent six months of this time in prison at Florence, South Carolina. The maternal branch of this family is descended directly from one of six Guernsey brothers who came to America in early times from the isle Guernsey. The father of the subject of this review moved in 1870 from Muscatine county, Iowa, where he had resided and has operated and improved a farm there since that time. He is today one of the extensive land holders in this part of the state, owning seven hundred and eighty-eight acres of farming property. He and his wife became the parents of eight children, of whom the subject of this review is the oldest.    Walter P. McCulla acquired his early education in the country schools of Cherokee county and later attended high school at Sutherland. He was graduated from the liberal arts department of the Iowa State University in June, 1901, having taken his first year of the law course during his senior year, and received his degree from the law department in June, 1903. In the same year he located for practice in Cherokee, forming a partnership with his uncle, Thomas McCulla, under the name of McCulla & McCulla. This is one of the leading law firms in -201- the city and it is connected through a large and representative patronage with a great deal of important litigation. Walter P. McCulla is known as a strong and able practitioner, well versed in the underlying principles of law and familiar with legal precedent. He has won a great many noteworthy cases and is ranked among the successful members of the bar in this section of the state. In addition to his professional interests he is well known in business circles as part owner of the Cherokee Times.    In Missouri Valley, Iowa, October 23, 1907, Mr. McCulla was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor B. Fensler, born in that city September 27, 1880. She is a daughter of W. H. and Cornelia A. (Lewis) Fensler, pioneers in Harrison county, Iowa. The father was a successful merchant in Missouri Valley for a number of years and also a large landholder in that locality. He died March 4, 1909, and is survived by his wife. Mr. and Mrs. McCulla have two children: William Louis, aged five; and Mary Annette, aged two.    Mr. McCulla is a member of the Masonic order, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Ancient Order of the United Workmen, and he is also a member of the Cherokee Commercial Club. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has held some important positions of trust and responsibility, serving for two sessions as enrolling clerk in the Iowa house of representatives and from January, 1909, to January, 1913, as county attorney. His official record was distinguished by the accomplishment of a great deal of beneficial and farsighted work in the public service, for he proved conscientious, resourceful and fearless in the discharge of his duties. His attention is now largely entered upon his profession, in which he has won that distinction which comes only as a result of merit and ability. He is further entitled to a place in this volume as a veteran of the Spanish-American war, having served as a member of Company I, Fiftieth Iowa Volunteers. [See also: B. B. McCulla]

-201- W. P. DAWSON    W. P. Dawson, now in the third term of his able service as a member of the state legislature, is a man of enterprise and marked force of character, who throughout his life has made good use of his opportunities and thus figures prominently in the agricultural and political life of this locality. He was born in Wisconsin in 1859 and is a son of J. J. and Mary Dawson, the former of whom was born in Virginia, of Dutch and English parentage, the former of whom was born in Virginia, of Dutch and English parentage, and the latter in Ohio, of French and Welsh ancestry. Their marriage occurred in Illinois and immediately afterward they moved to Wisconsin, where the father operated a farm from pioneer times until his death. To their union were born ten children, five of whom still survive: S. N., of Minnesota; J. F., of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs. Nettie Alexander, of Larrabee, Iowa; W. P., of this review; and Mrs. Ada McKinney, of Nora, Nebraska.    W. P. Dawson acquired a common-school education in Wisconsin and afterward studied at home. When he began his independent career he engaged in teaching, following this occupation for a number of years thereafter. When he was twenty-three years of age he came to Cherokee county and bought one hundred -202- and sixty acres of raw prairie land in Cedar township. After operating this for eleven years he purchased the adjoining farm and moved upon it, making his home there for nine years. When he sold this property he bought a farm near Quimby, Iowa, and in 1907 sold this and purchased the property which he now owns. He has three hundred and twenty acres on sections 9 and 10 Pitcher township, in and adjoining the townsite of Aurelia, and by able management has made the farm one of the best improved and most highly developed in the locality. In addition to raising grain Mr. Dawson also feeds stock and his interests along this line have become extensive and important. He is a stockholder in the Farmers National Bank of Aurelia and is a man of recognized business ability and prominence.    In 1885 Mr. Dawson married Miss Edith Lockwood, a native of Warwick, New York, and they have become the parents of ten children: Harry B., who is a graduate of the Palmer Business College at Cedar Rapids and who is now a banker at Carrizozo, New Mexico; Ada, the wife of L. H. chase, of Meriden, Iowa; John J., of Aurelia; Wilfred C., who lives at home; Emma W., who is attending business college at Cedar Rapids; Manley Roosevelt, a student in the high school; Leland S., also in high school; Wendell H. and Edith C., students in the Aurelia public schools; and Dorothy, who died in infancy.    Although Mr. Dawson is well known in agricultural circles, his interests have extended to many other fields, notably that of public service. He has given his active cooperation to many movements for the public good and his efforts in political life have been effective and far-reaching. He has held various positions of public trust and responsibility and is now in the third term of his service in the state legislature. The impress of his ability is stamped upon a great deal of important legislation, for he has been chairman of the committee on schools and text-books and a member of the ways and means, railroad and transportation committees and the committees on insurance, horticulture, agriculture, hospitals for the insane, elections and public utilities. His official record has been varied in service and faultless in honor.

JAMES McCLINTOCK    James McClintock, residing on section 27, Marcus township, has here owned and operated a farm of one hundred and sixty acres for more than three decades and is widely recognized as one of the successful agriculturists and esteemed citizens of the community. His birth occurred in Springfield, Massachusetts, on the 19th of August, 1846, his parents being John and Sarah (McDermott) McClintock, natives of Counties Derry and Mayo, Ireland, respectively. They emigrated to the United States in an early day and first located in Maine, while subsequently they took up their abode in Springfield, Massachusetts. There John McClintock entered the service of the government in the making of Springfield rifles, being thus employed for about thirty-eight years. He then moved to Illinois and bought two hundred and forty acres in Gerund county. He sold this and in 1884 he came to Cherokee county, Iowa, Iowa, and spent his remaining days -203- in the home of our subject, passing away in March, 1884. The demise of his wife occurred in September, 1886.    James McClintock obtained his education in the schools of Springfield, Massachusetts, and remained under the parental roof until, twenty-nine years of age. During the entire period of the Civil war he worked in the employ of the government. In 1875 he removed to Illinois and began farming on a tract of eighty acres which his father had given him, cultivating the land with good results until 1882. In that year he disposed of the property and came to Cherokee county, purchasing a farm of one hundred and sixty acres on section 27, Marcus township, whereon he has remained to the present time. During the past thirty-one years he has been busily engaged in the operation of the place and has made a number of substantial improvements which enhance its value and facilitate the work of the fields. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company of Marcus, Iowa, and has long been numbered among the prosperous and representative residents of the community.    Mr. McClintock has been twice married. In April, 1876, he wedded Miss Mary Hubert, her father being Thomas Hubert, a native of Ireland, who emigrated to America in an early day. The remainder of his life was spent as an agriculturist in Illinois, in which state he passed away in May, 1886. Unto James and Mary (Hubert) McClintock were born three children, one of whom died in infancy. The two surviving are: Margaret, who is the wife of John Meehan, a farmer of Marcus township; and John, who is a resident of Texas. The wife and mother was called to her final rest in the fall of 1880 and February 8, 1882, Mr. McClintock was again married, his second union being with Miss Anna Tracey, a daughter of Michael and Mary (Mahoney) Tracey, ore extended mention of whom is made on another page of this work in connection with the sketch of Timothy Tracey, brother of Mrs. McClintock. Unto our subject and his wife have been born nine children, as follows: James J., who is a rural mail carrier in Illinois; Mary, who is a school teacher by profession; William, whose demise occurred in January, 1887; Sadie, Michael; Viola; Francis; Vincent; and Alice G.    In his political views Mr. McClintock is a stalwart democrat, while his religious belief is that of the Catholic church. He and his wife are held in high esteem in the community, where they have an extensive circle of warm friends, while the hospitality of the best homes is freely accorded them.

ALBERT CLARK    Since 1908 Albert Clark has been prominently connected with agricultural interests of Cherokee county as the owner of a fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres on section 11, Spring township. He was born in Mississippi, January 1, 1858, and his parents died when he was still a child. He was brought to Marshall county, Iowa, when he was twelve years of age and he resided there until 1894. In that year he moved to Buena Vista county and shortly afterward came to Cherokee county, where he rented land. In 1908 he purchased one hundred and sixty acres on section 11, Spring township, and upon this -204- property he has since resided, having one hundred and thirty acres in a high state of cultivation. He has made excellent improvements upon the place and has carried forward the work of its development along modern and practical lines.    ON February 10, 1885, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Snell, a native of Marshall county and a daughter of Christ and Lottie Snell. The father passed away in Sac county, July 2, 1898. The mother died in Marshall county, November 1, 1870. They were natives of Germany and came to America at an early and married here. Mrs. Clark is one of a family of eight children, all of whom are still living. She and her husband have two sons: Silas, who was born December 29, 1885; and Clarence, whose birth occurred May 3, 1888. Both belong to the local lodge of the Homesteaders, whith which Mr. Clark of this review also is identified and in which Mrs. Clark ahs filled part of the chairs. Mr. Clark is affiliated with the Yeomen an dis a republican in his political beliefs. For four years he rendered the township excellent service as a member of the school board, but he has never sought nor desired public office. He is a progressive citizen, an able farmer and a man whose life has always been in keeping with high standards, so that he deserves the full measure of confidence and respect now entertained for him by all who know him.

-204- FRANCIS WALTER BUGH    Francis Walter Bugh, who since 1887 has lived upon his present farm in Cherokee county, giving his attention to general farming and stock-raising, was born in Sac county, Iowa, June 4, 1864. He is a son of Daniel and Susan (Lockard) Bugh, the former born in Whitedeer, Union county, Pennsylvania, August 16, 1819, and the latter in Sussex county, New Jersey, January 22, 1824. The father, who was a blacksmith and farmer, came west to Anamosa, Jones county, Iowa, and there followed the blacksmith's trade, later moving to Sac county and thence to Cherokee county. In 1869 he took up a homestead in Pilot township and followed farming thereafter until his retirement about 1893. He died December 1, 1898, and was survived by his wife, who passed away September 6, 1905. The father was a member of the Masonic lodge and a republican in his political beliefs, holding a number of school and township offices. In his family were thirteen children: Jeremiah, who lives in Little Falls, Minnesota; Norman and Alexander, who have passed away; John, a resident of Arkansas; Delos, deceased; Daniel E., a resident of Florence, Arizona; Hulda, the wife of Orrin Ensign, of Nodaway, Iowa; Mary and Thaddeus, both deceased; Dennis, a resident of Idaho; Amanda, who married Aaron Eshleman, of Worthington, Minnesota; Robert, of Cherokee; and Francis Walter, of this review.    The last named was reared upon his father's farm and acquired his eduction in the public schools of Cherokee county. He worked upon the homestead until he was about twenty-three years of age and then purchased his present property. This he has cultivated for twenty-six years and his practical and well directed efforts have made it a valuable and productive farm. He has one hundred and twenty -205- acres of excellent land and engages in general farming, meeting with gratifying and well deserved success.    On the 15th of December, 1886, Mr. Bugh was united in marriage to Miss Anna Christina Peel, who was born in Jonkoping, Sweden, June 22, 1869, and who was educated in her native country. She dame to the United States about the year 1886, locating in Liberty township, Cherokee county. She is a daughter of John and Gustava Peel, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1880, settling first in Liberty township, this county, and moving thence to Sioux Falls, where the father died in October, 1907. His wife survives him and makes her home in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Bugh have eight children: Esther, the wife of W. H. Cunliffe, of Denver, Colorado, by whom she has two sons, Francis and Louis; Isabelle; Clarence; Leona; Ruth; Earl; Edna; and Clayton.    Mr. Bugh is connected with the Woodmen of the World and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has served as school director. He is a man of high social and business standing and is recognized as one of the valuable and worthy citizens of the community.

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