-318- W. EDWIN ROSE  Full size    W. Edwin Rose, who following a period of honorable service in the Civil war settled in Cherokee county and remained in Portville, New York, May 25, 1843. He is a son of Abel B. and Janet (Wood) Rose, the former a native of Rushford and the latter of Portage, New York. The father followed the lumber business in his native state and also in Pennsylvania, dying in Pittsburgh in 1845. HIs wife survived him many years, passing away in 1903.    W. Edwin Rose was reared and educated in New York and Pennsylvania and in 1863, enlisted in Company B, Fifteenth New York Cavalry, serving under General George E. Custer until the close of the Civil war and receiving his honorable discharge June 5, 1865. He was in the battles of Old Town Ford, Mount Jackson, Waynesboro, and Appomattox and many skirmishes. He afterward moved to Cherokee county, Iowa, and took up a homestead claim in Marcus township, to which he added eighty acres. With characteristic energy he carried forward the work of cultivating this property for many years, his farm becoming under his able management an attractive and valuable place, reflecting everywhere his careful supervision. In March, 1909, Mr. Rose moved into Marcus and has since lived retired in a comfortable home on Elm street. He still owns his farm and is connected with business interests as a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company.    On November 13, 1871, Mr. Rose married Miss Emma Glines, a daughter of William and Nina (Fox) Glines, natives of New York. The parents moved to Illinois after the war and the father farmed in that state until his death in 1902, his wife having passed away in 1861. Mr. Rose is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic and is a member of the Christian Scientist church. He gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and served as township clerk -321- for two terms, proving an efficient and practical official. He has been identified with the growth and development of Cherokee county for many years and has become widely recognized as a successful business man and a public-spirited citizen.

-321- EDWARD C. JOHNSON    Edward C. Johnson, operating one hundred and twenty acres of fine land just adjoining the townsite of Aurelia and known as one of the most progressive and able farmers of this vicinity, was born in Sweden in 1869. He is a son of Claus and Louisa Johnson, natives of Sweden, the former of whom came to America in 1871, being joined six years later by his family. They settled in Pitcher township, Cherokee county, this state, and the father purchased eighty acres of land on section 4, operating this until his death in 1897. His wife survives him and has reached the age of eighty. To their union were born six children: Ada, the widow of Peter Welby, of Waterloo; Andrew, a merchant in Calhoun, Iowa; Hannah, who died in Aurelia at the age of twenty-three; Edward C., of this review; Elmer, of Sioux City, Iowa; and Mary, the wife of Frank A. Peere, of Aurelia.    Edward C. Johnson came to America with his mother in 1877 and settled immediately upon his father's farm in Pitcher township. He grew to manhood here and from an early age assisted in the development and operation of the property, upon which he still makes his home. After the death of his father his mother added forty acres to the place, and this tract Mr. Johnson has placed in a high state of cultivation. The land is located on section 4 and is well improved in every particular, reflecting the owner's careful supervision and able management. In addition to this farm Mr. Johnson and his mother own an attractive, modern home in Aurelia. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Lutheran church and is a thirty-second degree Mason, belonging to the lodge, chapter, commandery and shrine. He is identified also with the Knights of Pythias and gives his political allegiance to the republican party. His life has been a busy, useful and active one, and his success is indicated in the fact that his farm is one of the most valuable and productive properties in the county.

-321- WALTER HOBBS    Since 1898 Walter Hobbs has owned and operated a large farm in Marcus township and by constant application has surrounded himself with an enviable degree of prosperity. He was born n Somersetshire, England, May 13, 1854, and is a son of James and Elizabeth (Bryant) Hobbs, natives of England, of whom further mention is made elsewhere in this work.    Walter Hobbs acquired his education in his native country and also attended school for a short time after coming to America. He crossed the Atlantic with -322- his brother, Joseph, when he was yet in his teens and located in Sterling, Jackson county, Iowa, making his home with an uncle. He began working as a farm laborer, following this occupation for a number of years thereafter, working principally in the employ of his uncle. Eventually he and his brother purchased sixty acres of timber land near Sterling and set about improving and clearing this property. It finally proved too small for two and Joseph Hobbs sold his interest to his brother, who continued to operate the place until 1898, adding to it one hundred and twenty acres adjoining. In the latter year he sold the entire tract and came to Cherokee county, where he purchased one hundred and sixty acres on section 35, Marcus township. He has improved and cultivated this property since that time and is today one of the most successful farmers in this vicinity.    In March, 1884, Mr. Hobbs married Miss Ellen Smith, a daughter of John and Emma (Green) Smith, natives of England, where Mrs. Hobbs was born. The parents came to Jackson county, Iowa, at an early day and the father operated a farm there until his death, which occurred in March, 1896, he having survived his wife one year. Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs have become the parents of six children: Fred D., who is assisting in the operation of his father's farm; Lulu B., the wife of Harry Miller, a farmer in this county; Alida A., who is engaged in teaching school; Emma E., also teaching school; Mabel, at home; and Neva, who died in 1903.    Mr. Hobbs is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company of Marcus. He is a member of the Methodist church and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party, cooperating heartily in all measures of advancement and progress. He is a man of many sterling traits of character, able in business, progressive in citizenship and at all times reliable and trustworthy.

-322- JONAS C. SKALBERG    Jonas C. Skalberg, residing on section 26, Liberty township, has been successfully engaged in business as a contractor for the past seven years and has also held the office of township clerk for the same length of time. His birth occurred in Sweden on the 20th of April, 1866, his parents being Carl and Christina (Monson) Skalberg, likewise native of that country. The father, a millwright by trade, worked at that occupation throughout his active business career and passed away in Sweden in the year 1882. The mother was called to her final rest on the 6th of November, 1908.    Jonas C. Skalberg obtained his early education in his native land and also attended school for a short time after emigrating to the new world. In Sweden he learned the millwright's trade and also worked at carpentering. In 1883, when a youth of seventeen, he crossed the Atlantic to the United States and made his way direct to Cherokee county, Iowa, and during the following twelve years was employed as a farm hand. Subsequently he again resumed work at his trade and for five years remained in the service of the Illinois Central Railroad Company as a bridge carpenter. During the past seven years he has devoted his attention to the contracting business, furnishing steady employment to five -323- or six men. He is prompt and careful in the execution of contracts awarded him and has won a well merited reputation as an able and representative business man of the community. Mr. Skalberg resides on the J. A. Roulston place in section 26, Liberty township, but has not found time to engage in the active work of the fields. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company of Larrabee and owns a well improved farm of one hundred and sixty acres in South Dakota.    In February, 1897, Mr. Skalberg was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Brant, her parents being John and Hedwig S. (Anderson) Brant, natives of Sweden. The father, and agriculturist by occupation, emigrated to the United States and took up his abode among the earliest settlers of Liberty township, Cherokee county, where he purchased and improved a tract of land and has carried on farming continuously since. Mr. and Mrs. Skalberg have three children, as follows: Elsie I., fourteen years old; and Carl V. and Margaret M., who are eleven and four years of age respectively.    In politics Mr. Skalberg is a republican. For the past seven years he has ably discharged the duties devolving upon him in the capacity of township clerk, and he has also served as school director of Liberty township. His fraternal relations are with the Modern Woodmen of America at Cleghorn, while in religious faith he is a Baptist. In private life he has been actuated by principles which govern honorable and upright manhood and the same high ideals have ever been manifest in his business dealings. the hope that led him to leave his native land and seek a home in America has been more than realized. He found the opportunities he sought,—and making the best of these he has steadily worked his way upward. The period of his residence in Cherokee county covers three decades, and he is widely recognized as one of its substantial, representative and esteemed citizens.

-323- W. R. CHANDLER    W. R. Chandler, proprietor of a well managed restaurant and confectionery store in Aurelia, was born in South Dakota in 1888, a son of E. J. and Susie (Yarns) Chandler. The parents were natives of Minnesota and after their marriage lived in that state until 1887, when they moved to South Dakota, settling in Madison county, where the father purchased land. After operating this for some time he disposed of the property and moved to Grant county, in the same state, following farming there until 1904. In that year he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, there establishing himself in the live-stock and shipping business, in which he has since continued. He and his wife became the parents of nine children: Vina, the wife of Nels Johnson, of St. Paul, Minnesota; Ray, also of St. Paul; W. R.; Herbert, who is married and resides in St. Paul; Earl, of Sacramento, California; Harry, deceased; Frank, at home; Rose, who has passed away; and Ethel, at home.    W. R. Chandler acquired his education in the public schools of South Dakota and laid aside his books when he was sixteen years of age. He secured a position -324- in the employ of Schroeder & Barnes, stock dealers in South St. Paul, and he continued active in their interests for five years. At the end of that time he became connected with Swift & Company in the offices at South St. Paul and in this position did excellent and conscientious work for one year. In 1909 he came to Aurelia and opened a pool hall which he conducted for a short time. He sold this in order to establish himself in the restaurant and confectionery business, in which he has since continued. He controls a large and representative patronage, for his place is well managed and his goods of excellent quality.    In 1910 Mr. Chandler married Miss Elizabeth Grashoff, a native of Minnesota and a daughter of J. H. and Margaret (Heck) Grashoff, the former born in Germany and the latter in Illinois. The father emigrated to America when he was fourteen years of age and settled in Illinois, marrying in Iroquois county, that state, in 1890. He afterward spent five years on a farm in Minnesota and then returned to Illinois. He afterward spent five years on a farm in Minnesota and then returned to Illinois, where he was connected with railroading for ten years. He subsequently moved to Cherokee county, this state, and he has made his home in Aurelia since that time, being still identified with railroad work. He and his wife became the parents of four children, Elizabeth, Elsie, Henry and Albert. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler have two children: Florence M., born May 11, 1911; and Frances M., born May 16, 1912.    Mr. Chandler is a member of the Evangelical church and is connected fraternally with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of Pythias. He gives a general allegiance to the democratic party but often votes independently. In Aurelia he is known as a farsighted, able and progressive business man, bearing an excellent reputation for integrity and straightforward dealing.

-324- JOHN B. PERRY    John B. Perry, who since 1899 has operated his father's homestead of two hundred and forty acres on section 16, Afton township, is a native of Iowa, born in 1878. He is a son of A. S. and Lura Perry, the former born in Illinois in 1847 and the latter in Wisconsin. Their marriage occurred in Illinois, and the father afterward operated a farm there until 1879, when he moved to Cherokee county, where he purchased land. He followed farming in Afton township for many years thereafter, retiring from active life in 1906. His wife passed away in 1907, and two years later the father moved to Webster City, where he now resides.    John B. Perry was reared at home and acquired his education in the district schools of Cherokee county. From his childhood he assisted with the operation of the home farm and since 1899 has had charge of the property. With characteristic energy he has carried forward the work of its improvement and cultivation and, being a practical and able agriculturist, has made it increase in value and productiveness year by year.    In 1899 Mr. Perry was united in marriage to Miss Harriet E. Wilson, a native of Afton township, this county, and a daughter of Chester F. and Lydia I. (Menefel) Wilson, the former a native of Iowa and the latter of Ohio. Their marriage occurred in the former state, and the father afterward -325- purchased land in Afton township. He farmed in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, finally retiring from active life in 1912. His wife passed away in the following year, and the father has since made his home with the subject of this review, being now in his sixty-first year. In his family were four children: Harriet E., the wife of the subject of this review; Bert, of Aurelia; Austin F., of Spencer; and John W. of North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Perry have also four children: Charles A., who was born in 1900; Nettie E., born in 1901; Wilson A., born in 1906; and Chester B. whose birth occurred in 1910.    Mr. Perry is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and is a republican in his political beliefs. He is not only industrious and enterprising but a man of high moral character as well, and he is highly esteemed as a farmer and business man throughout the township.

-325- DAVID R. STANFORD    David R. Stanford, one of Cherokee county's most progressive and successful native sons and one of the best known farmers and stock-raisers in Willow township, was born in Cedar township, this county, May 9, 1874. He is a son of Leroy and Nettie (Pittsinger) Stanford, natives of Massachusetts, who came to Iowa in 1868 and located in Butler county, whence after one year they moved to Cherokee county. The father purchased land in Cedar township and operated this until 1880, when he sold his first farm and bought four hundred and eighty acres in Willow township. This property he improved and developed until 1896, when he disposed of his holdings and moved to Colorado, where his death occurred in November, 1907. He had survived his wife since 1885. Leroy Stanford was a veteran of the Civil war, having served one year as a member of Company B, Fifty-second Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, participating in the siege of Port Hudson.    David R. Stanford was reared in Cherokee county and after completing his preliminary education attended Buena Vista College at Storm Lake. He afterward engaged in teaching during the winter months until he was twenty-seven years of age, after which he was made station agent for the Illinois Central. He held this position for one year, at the end of which time he moved to Colorado, where for five years he engaged in fruit raising. When he returned to Cherokee county he bought eighty acres of land on section 13, Willow township, and he has operated this farm since that time. He is interested in the Fruit Growers Association of Colorado and is a stockholder in the Farmers Lumber Company of Quimby.    On the 9th of May, 1900, Mr. Stanford was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Huston, a daughter of A. J. and Jane (Fox) Huston, natives of New York. The father came to Cherokee county from Fayette county, Iowa, at a very early date, buying land in Silver township, where he engaged in farming for several years. Eventually he moved to Nebraska, where he is now operating a farm. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford have four children: Zaidee, aged twelve; Norma, aged eight; Leroy, four; and Genevieve, two. -326-    Mr. Stanford is well known in the Masonic lodge of Washta and is identified also with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Quimby. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party and is now in the fourth years of his able service as township assessor. He is a progressive and wide-awake farmer and his industry and enterprise have not only enabled him to attain prosperity but have also won him a high place in the respect and confidence of his neighbors.

-326- E. P. QUIRIN   Full size    E. P. Quirin, owner and editor of the Cherokee Republican, has devoted his entire life to journalism, becoming connected with his present paper in 1911. He is an enterprising, ambitious young man and one of Iowa's native sons, his birth having occurred in Marcus in 1889. His parents, Fred and Mary (O'Donnell) Quirin, had located there in 1881. They, too, were natives of this state, having been born near Epworth, in Dubuque county, Iowa. The mother is of Irish parentage, while the father is German descent. For a long period Fred Quirin followed agricultural pursuits but is now living retired at Marcus, Iowa.    At the usual age, E. P. Quirin entered the public schools, passing through consecutive grades until his graduation from the high school. He supplemented this by a further course in the Winona Techical Institute of Indianapolis, of which he is also an alumnus. Turning to journalism, he has since been connected with newspaper publication and his ability along this line is indicated in his growing success. The Cherokee Republican was established in May, 1907, as a weekly paper by H. M. Stuart, who about 1909 sold to J. T. Hogen. It was from Mr. Hogan that Mr. Quirin purchased the paper in 1911. Since he assumed control its circulation has increased five hundred per cent and it has an excellent advertising patronage and is doing a gratifying business in job printing. The Republican has a well equipped plant and Mr. Quirin holds to high standards of newspaper publication, catering not to the popular taste for yellow journalism. At the same time he does not hesitate to fearlessly defend and espouse the cause in which he believes or a project which he deems beneficial to the community, and, as an energetic, progressive young business man, deserves the success which he is now enjoying.

-326- FRANK E. MATTOON    Frank E. Mattoon, a prominent real-estate dealer of Washta, was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 1, 1863, a son of John M. and Julia (Brown) Mattoon. When he was sixteen years of age he moved to Ida county, Iowa, locating in Douglas township, five miles southeast of Washta, where his mother had a farm. He attended school in Holstein and after completing his studies engaged in teaching in Ida county for a number of years. He afterward engaged -327- in farming until he moved to the village now called Washta and in partnership with John Bunn engaged in the hardware business. He continued in this connection for four years thereafter and at the end of that time turned his attention to the real-estate business, in which he has since been interested. He has become known as an expert judge of land values and has today valuable holdings in this locality and in Canada, also a four thousand-acre cattle ranch in Gregory county, South Dakota. His patronage has increased rapidly through the years, and he now controls a large and important business.    On October 21, 1883, Mr. Mattoon was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Whisman, a daughter of A. J. Whisman, of Washta, and they became the parents of three children: Eva L. and Lulu M., at home; and Clyde H., deceased. Mr. Mattoon's first wife passed away January 25, 1894, and on the 20th of October, 1897, he was again married, his second union being with Miss Gertrude Boothby, a daughter of Thomas Boothby, of Washta. To this marriage have been born two children, Margaret E. and Paul F.    Mr. Mattoon is a charter member of the local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and belongs also to the Masonic fraternity. He is a trustee in the Congregational church and a progressive republican in his political beliefs. By a number of years of well directed energy associated with good judgment he has gained a place among the prominent business men of Washta, commanding the respect and confidence of all with whom he has private or business relations.

-329- GEORGE E. WALL    George E. Wall, a retired farmer residing at No. 401 North Roosevelt avenue in Cherokee, was for a number of years actively and successfully identified with general agricultural pursuits in this county, owning and operating a well improved farm in Diamond township. His birth occurred in Dubuque county, Iowa, on the 26th of June, 1856, his parents being John and Elizabeth (Bagg) Wall, both of whom were natives of England, the former born on the 2d of April, 1815, and the latter on the 18th of April, 1822. Their marriage was celebrated in eastern Iowa in 1851. John Wall emigrated to the United States about 1847, locating in Dubuque county, Iowa, where he operated a farm throughout the remainder of his active business career. His last days were spent in honorable retirement at Alta, Buena Vista county. His wife is also deceased. Mr. Wall gave his political allegiance to the republican party, while his religious faith was that of the Methodist Episcopal church. His children were six in number, as follows: Mary, who has passed away; George E., of this review; Edward, who is a resident of Alta, Iowa; Albert, living in South Dakota; Frank, who makes his home in Nebraska; and Thomas, of Alta, Iowa.    George E. Wall acquired his education in the schools of his native county and remained on the home farm with his father until 1880, gaining practical knowledge of the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. When a young man of twenty-four years he started out as an agriculturist on his own account, coming west to Diamond township, Cherokee county, where he -330- was busily engaged in the operation of a farm until 1902, the well tilled fields annually yielding golden harvests as a reward for the care and labor which he bestowed upon them. For the past eleven years he has lived retired at Cherokee, Iowa, and enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the substantial and esteemed citizens of the community.    On the 7th of March, 1882, Mr. Wall was united in marriage to Miss Lavina Bryan, a daughter of Frank and Mary (Tuey) Bryan, of Delaware county, Iowa. The father was born in England on the 20th of September, 1833, while the mother's birth occurred in Massachusetts. Our subject and his wife have three children, all of whom were born on the farm in Diamond township, namely: Mamie May, who gave her hand in marriage to W. T. Barnes, of Cherokee, Iowa; and Stella M. and Ray E., both at home.    Mr. Wall is a republican in his political views and ably served as school director and road supervisor of Diamond township for several years. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church and fraternally is identified with the Yeomen. The period of his residence in Cherokee county covers a third of a century, and he is widely and favorably known within its borders.

-330- ROLAND G. HATCH    Roland G. Hatch is the owner of the Oak View Farm, situated on sections 16 and 17, Willow township. Here he has lived for fifteen years, and his intelligently directed labors are evidenced in the excellent appearance of the place. He is one of Iowa's native sons, his birth having occurred in Dubuque county, October 22, 1859, his parents being William and Ann (Whiting) Hatch, both of whom were natives of England. Oncoming to America the father located in Dubuque county, Iowa, about the year 1840. He was a merchant tailor in England, but after crossing the Atlantic he entered land from the government and turned his attention to farming, continuing to cultivate and improve his place until 1882, when he retired and removed to Farley, Dubuque county, where he resided until his death which occurred in November, 1901, when he was eighty-nine years of age. His widow survived him for about a decade, dying in November, 1911, at the remarkable old age of ninety-four years.    Roland G. Hatch was reared and educated in his native county, continuing to assist his father in the work of the fields until he had attained his majority. He then stated out in life for himself, and whatever success he has achieved as the years have gone on is due entirely to his own efforts and ability. He removed to Ida county, Iowa, in 1880 and was there employed as a farm hand for two years. He then came to Cherokee county, where he began farming on his own account. He has always carried on agricultural pursuits extensively, and he entered several thousand acres of land from the government, on which he herded cattle for five years. Then he rented other land, abandoned the herding of cattle and took up the regular pursuits of the farm. He continued to rent land until 1898, when he purchased ninety acres in Willow township and at once began its development. This he has since cultivated, and a glance at his place is sufficient to indicate the fact that the owner is a progressive agriculturist, -331- wisely using his time and opportunities in that great occupation which George Washington, more than a century ago, said, "is the most useful and honorable occupation of man."    On the 22d of February, 1882, Mr. Hatch was married to Miss Lizzie Beazley, a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Martin) Beazley, natives of England. The parents came to America in early life and settled in Dubuque county, Iowa, where the father engaged in farming. Finally he removed to Ida county in 1882 and there purchased land just over the line from Washta. In that locality he carried on general farming until his death, which occurred July 29, 1897. For ten years he had survived his wife, who passed away in 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Hatch have become the parents of four children: Henry, who is now a resident farmer of Willow township; Elbert, who is auditor for the Wabash Railroad Company at Englewood station, Chicago, Illinois; and Glenn and Iva, both at home.    Mr. Hatch is one of the present trustees of his township and has served as school director, the cause of education ever finding in him a warm and stalwart friend. Politically he is a republican, thoroughly conversant with the principles of the party, and his religious faith is that of the Congregational church. He is a typical representative of the farming interests of Iowa, the state which takes the lead of all others in many branches of agriculture. The Oak View FArm is a valuable property, and its neat and thrifty appearance is due to the efforts and energy of Mr. Hatch.

-331- HARRY CLOW DEWAR    Since 1891 Harry Clow Dewar has been connected with agricultural interests of Cherokee county and today owns and operates a fine farm in Pilot township. He was born in Will county, Illinois, December 16, 1870, and is a son of Thomas and Laura (Clow) Dewar, the former a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. He left his native country at the age of thirteen and came to America alone, settling in Chicago, Illinois, where for five years he worked as a machinist's apprentice. He afterward rented a farm in Will county and at the end of two or three years returned to Chicago, where he worked at carpentering. In 1880 he moved to Pilot township, this county, and bought a farm which is now owned by the subject of this review,operating this until his death, which occurred May 1, 1892. His wife was a native of New York state and came to Illinois with her parents, when she was was still very young. She died May 3, 1890. She and her husband became the parents of six children: Mary, who has passed away; Thomas, who resides in Delta, Colorado; Harry Clow, of this review; Sarah, deceased; Laura, the wife of J. D. Smith,of Brooklyn, New York; and Jennie who has passed away. The father was a loyal republican and was connected fraternally with the Masonic order. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal church.    Harry Clow Dewar acquired his education in the public schools of Cherokee county, laying aside his books at the age of eighteen and accepting a position with the Crane Elevator Company of Chicago, Illinois. After continuing -332- in their employ for about one year he settled on a farm in Will county, Illinois, and there remained until 1891, when he returned to Iowa, taking up his residence upon his father's farm in Pilot township. Since that time he has operated and developed this property along modern lines and has been very successful, his interests growing to be extensive and important. He engages in general farming and also raises and feeds stock, keeping from forty to fifty head of cattle.    On the 24th of May, 1893, Mr. Dewar was united in marriage to Miss Mary Randall, a daughter of John and Mary (Russell) Randall, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved from that state to Warren, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Dewar have eight children: Harry, Hattie, Archie, Robert, Laura, John, Flora and Tom.    Mr. Dewar is connected fraternally with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Masonic order and the Modern Woodmen of America, and he is a member of the Presbyterian church. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party, has been a member of the school board and is now township trustee in the sixth year of his able service. He is a man whose industry, honesty and success have made him influential in the affairs of the township, and he holds the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens.

-332- PERRY L. DRAPER   Full size    Perry L. Draper, one of the extensive land holders and prosperous farmers and stock-raisers of Cherokee county, was born in Benton county, this state, September 30, 1862. He is a son of Orrin J. and Elizabeth (Jewel) Draper, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of New York. The parents were pioneers of Iowa, having located in Benton county in 1849. In 1869 the family located near Carroll, but the following year removed to Storm Lake and in 1871 to Osceola county. The father engaged in farming there until 1873, when he removed to Pilot township, this county, where he followed agricultural pursuits until his retirement. He now makes his home in O'Brien county. He is a republican in politics and a devout member of the United Brethren church. His wife has passed away. They became the parents of ten children: George M., of Cedar township; Adeline, the widow of M. Irwin, of Sioux City; Olive L., the wife of C. V. Riddle, of Rodney, Iowa; M. S., a resident of O'Brien county; James, of Decorah; Perry L., of this review; Ella, the wife of J. D. Grout, of Marcus; Martha, who married Burr Johnson, of Red Cloud, Nebraska; Nathan, whose home is in Minnesota; and John, deceased.    Perry L. Draper was eleven years of age when he came with his parents to Cherokee county and he acquired practically all of his education in the public schools of this locality. When he began his independent career he rented land but after two years purchased three hundred and sixty acres in Cedar township. For eighteen years thereafter he cultivated and improved this property and at the end of that time bought the farm which he now operates. He has four hundred and thirty acres in Cherokee township and upon this property carries on general farming and stock-raising, breeding high-grade cattle and hogs. -335- On the 22d of March, 1888, Mr. Draper was united in marriage to Miss Louisa L. Noah, a daughter of Andrew and Caroline (Ohle) Noah, who were natives of Germany and came to America in 1870, first locating in Chicago. In 1872 they settled in Sheridan township, this county. Both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Draper became the parents of eight children: Lisetta, at home; Andrew, deceased; and Roy, Florence, Floyd, Laura, Dolly and Gladys, all at home. Mr. Draper is a democrat and attends the Christian church. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a man of exemplary character, honorable in business, progressive in citizenship and at all times upright and trustworthy.

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