-49- T. A. McKICHAN    T. A. McKichan, founder and sole owner of the business operated by the Illinois Coal Company, wholesale dealers in Cherokee, was born in Liverpool, England, December 8, 1866. He is a son of John and Mary (May) McKichan, natives of Scotland, the former of whom, a sea captain, died in England. The mother came to the United States in 1882, locating in Sioux City, Iowa, where she passed away November 18, 1906. In this family were four children: T. A., of this review; Grace and John, who have passed away; and Elizabeth, the wife of R. H. Mathewson, of Wakefield, Nebraska.    T. A. McKichan acquired his education in England and accompanied his mother to America in 1882. He began his independent career as an employee in a wholesale drug establishment conducted by Hornick, Webb & Van Dyke, of Sioux City, and after three years in that connection became a clerk in a retail drug store owned by Moore & Moore. He afterward bought an interest in this concern but in 1894 sold his stock, coming two years alter to Cherokee, where he has since resided. In 1897 he founded the Illinois Coal Company which deals wholesale in the interests of the Oglesby Coal Company of Oglesby, Illinois, representing this concern in Iowa, South Dakota and part of Minnesota. -50- Mr. McKichan has two salesmen on the road and controls a large business which he has built up through his own energy, enterprise and well directed labor.    On the 15th of June, 1892, Mr. McKichan married Miss Gertrude Swan, a daughter of F. C. and Irene Swan, of Sioux City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. McKichan have three children, Maude Irene, Gertrude and Grace. Mr. McKichan is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is a democrat in his political beliefs. although he has been a member of the city council he is not active as an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his attention upon his business affairs, in which he is meeting with notable success.

-50- MOSES MUMMERT    Moses Mummert has been supervisor of Cherokee county almost continuously since 1886 and, although he has done effective and far-reaching work in this office, his interests have extended to other fields, touching closely the general business and agricultural development of the locality. He was born in York county, Pennsylvania, in 1854, and his parents moved from that locality to Fulton county, Illinois, when he was still a child. There the father purchased land and engaged in farming until his death, which occurred nine years later. The mother afterward made her home upon this property, passing away upon it when she was eighty years of age. To their union were born thirteen children: John, George and Cornelius, of Fulton county, Illinois; Conrad and Jonas, of Aruelia; Moses, of this review; Polly, the wife of Jesse Amic, of Missouri; Andrew, who resides in Fulton county, Illinois; Barbara, the wife of Henry Eshelman, also of Fulton county; Savilla, who married Henry Dubes, of Fulton county; Elizabeth, who married Michael Lehman, of the same locality; a child who died in infancy; and Amanda, who passed away at the age of six.    Moses Mummert acquired his education partly in Pennsylvania and partly in Illinois and when he was twenty years of age began his independent career, working as a monthly laborer on a farm in Illinois. At the end of one year he moved to Iowa and settled in Spring township, this county, following farming on section 36 for seventeen years thereafter. During that time he bought and sold a great deal of valuable land and he still owns three hundred and twenty acres in that locality. Eventually he moved to the vicinity of Aurelia and bought two hundred and eight acres on section 10, Pitcher township, carrying forward the work of improving and developing this along progressive lines for twelve years. In 1901 he moved to Aurelia and assumed charge of the implement business which he had established some time before. When he sold this after being connected therewith for eleven years he formed a partnership with George Garver and they conducted a mercantile establishment for four years and a half. Since that time Mr. Mummert has been active in the real-estate business and controls today a large and important patronage. He is one of the most extensive landowners in this part of the state, having one hundred and sixty acres in Spring township, thirteen hundred acres in North Dakota, one hundred and sixty acres in South Dakota, two hundred and eighty in Minnesota, eighty in Wisconsin, -51- two thousand acres of timberland near Houston, Texas, in addition to a modern home in Aurelia.    In 1889 Mr. Mummert was united in marriage to Miss Caroline McFarland, who died in 1895, leaving five children: Elizabeth, the wife of Albert Mathwig, of Sioux City, Iowa; Minnie, who married Joshua Shank, of Cherokee county; William, who married Gladys Bell, a daughter of Thomas Bell, of this county; Blanche, the wife of Arthur Hickey, of Cherokee county; and Grace, who is a graduate of high school and has engaged in teaching. In 1897 Mr. Mummert married Miss Libbie Nelson, who was born in Cherokee county, and who died in 1899, leaving one son, Clyde, who is now thirteen years old. In 1900 Mr. Mummert was again married, his third union being with Miss Clara Anderson, a native of Cherokee county. They are the parents of a son, Edwin, born in 1902. the family are members of the Congregational church.    Aside from his business affairs Mr. Mummert's interests have been concentrated largely in the field of political activity and he is today one of the well known republicans in this part of the state. In 1886 he was elected supervisor of Cherokee county and with the exception of one term has served continuously since that time, having been last returned to office in 1911. He has served as justice of the peace on several occasions and has been mayor of Aurelia for eight years, giving to the city a businesslike, progressive and straightforward administration. During his term of office the electric light plant and waterworks were installed in the town, streets were improved, sidewalks built, some of the most prominent buildings in the town erected and much other important work accomplished along lines of municipal development. Mr. Mummert is a progressive, public-spirited and able citizen and he holds the esteem and high regard of all with whom business, political or social relations bring him into contact.

-51- DANIEL W. McNEAL    Daniel W. McNeal, engaged in the general practice of law and in the conduct of a large insurance business in Cherokee, was born in Ottawa, La Salle county, Illinois, February 15, 1855. He is a son of William and Lucinda (Furrow) McNeal, the former of whom engaged in farming in La Salle county until 1876 and then moved to Cherokee where he lived retired until his death. He was identified fraternally with the Masons and was a democrat in his political beliefs. He died on the 29th of May, 1883, and was survived by his wife until September 15, 1892. To their union were born two children: Daniel W., of this review and Mary, who resides in Cherokee.    Daniel W. McNeal acquired his early education in the district schools of La Salle county, Illinois, and afterward attended Lombard University in Galesburg, and graduated from that institution with the class of 1876. He afterward taught for six months in a school in Illinois and then came west to Iowa, settling in Cherokee. Here he read law with James O'Donnell and in February, 1877, was admitted to the bar, being the first to obtain admission in Cherokee county. He afterward practiced his profession for a short time, but in 1880 moved on to a farm in this county, developing and improving the property for seven years. -52- In 1887 he returned to Cherokee and was for one year editor of the Times after which he engaged in the coal and lumber business at Washta until 1891. He then resumed the practice of his profession and in the fall of 1894 was elected clerk of the district court, serving until 1901. In that year he returned to Cherokee and for seven years thereafter did able and effective work in the office of city clerk. At the close of his last term he again took up the practice of his profession and has so continued to the present time, being today in control of a large and important clientage. He is also interested in the insurance business here and he has been very successful along this line.    On the 3d of September, 1879, Mr. McNeal married Miss Jennie D. Willard, a daughter of Lovell and Jane (Hobart) Willard of Cherokee. Mr. McNeal's first wife passed away January 14, 1893, leaving four children as follows: Clara W., a teacher in Messa, Arizona; Florence L., the widow of Harry A. Ogden of the same city; William L., a traveling salesman with headquarters in Mitchell, South Dakota; and Morley D., a student in the medical department of Johns Hopkins University. On the 12th of November, 1896, Mr. McNeal was again married, his second union being with Miss Agnes M. Fobes, a daughter of G. M. and Emily (Blodgett) Fobes of Cherokee. To this union have been born two daughters: Lucille E., deceased and Helen Mary, at home.    Mr. McNeal is a deacon and clerk of the Congregational church and he is connected with the Masons and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He is well known in local republican politics, being chairman of the republican county committee and he has a great deal of political influence which he uses always on the side of right, reform and progress. Aside from his professional relations his excellent qualities of character commend him to the confidence and good-will of his fellow citizens and his circle of friends in constantly increasing—a fact which indicates an honorable and successful career.

-52- ELMER L. LUNDQUIST    One of the most enterprising and energetic of the younger generation of business men in Marcus is Elmer L. Lundquist, prominently identified with financial interests of Cherokee county and cashier of the First National Bank of Marcus, an institute in which he is also a stockholder and director. He was born in Stanton county, Nebraska, in October, 1882, and is a son of Andrew and Margaret Lundquist, natives of Sweden. The parents came to America in 1869 and settled in Stanton county, where the father took up a homestead claim which forms a portion of his present farm. He has added to his holdings from time to time and now owns four hundred acres of valuable land.    Elmer L. Lundquist acquired his early education in the public schools of Norfolk, Nebraska, and afterward attended State Normal school at Wayne. He began his independent career as bookkeeper in the bank at Winside then owned by E. R. Gurney, now of Fremont, Nebraska, and he retained this position until he was sent to Carroll as assistant cashier in the bank there. In March, 1905, with Mr. Gurney he went to Hendley where he aided in the organization of the Farmers State Bank which was capitalized at ten thousand dollars. -53- After five years as cashier of that institution he returned to Carroll, accepting a position as cashier of the First National Bank of that city. At the end of two years, in 1912, he came to Marcus, became a stockholder and director in the First National Bank with the position of cashier. This bank has a capital and surplus of seventy thousand dollars and its officers are as follows: W. P. Manley, president; Daniel Melter, vice president; E. L. Lundquist, cashier; and Floyd Barnes, assistant cashier. The bank building is one of the finest in this part of the state, a modern two-story brick structure, fifty by one hundred feet in dimensions, the second floor of which is occupied by the Masonic lodge. The equipment is thoroughly up-to-date, including a large double vault, safety deposit boxes and an electric burglar alarm system. The policy of this institution is progressive but tempered by a safe conservatism, the interests of the depositors being safely guarded in every possible way.In addition to being cashier of the First National, Mr. Lundquist is also stockholder and director in the Farmer's State Bank at Hendley, Nebraska, and a stockholder in the lumber mill at Baker, Oregon. He is recognized as an able and resourceful business man and has high standing in local business circles.    Fraternally Mr. Lundquist is connected with the Masons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he is a devout member of the Methodist church. HIs political allegiance is given to the republican party. Although still a young man, he is widely known, figuring prominently in financial circles and holding the regard and esteem of all who are associated with him.

-53- W. O. DAILEY    For an extended period the name of W. O. Dailey has figured prominently in connection with the educational interests of Cherokee county. At the present writing, however, he is filling the position of county auditor and is proving a most capable, systematic and trustworthy official. A native of the neighboring state of Illinois, he was born in Galesburg, May 4, 1866, and is a son of William M. and Eunice B. Dailey, who on coming to Iowa in 1870, settled in Wayne county. The father, a farmer by occupation, devoted his entire life to the work of tilling the soil, but he and his wife have now passed away.    W. O. Dailey was a little lad of but four summers when brought to Iowa, his youth being passed in Wayne county, when he entered the public schools and eventually became a high school pupil. Through the periods of vacation he worked at home upon the farm, but thinking to find other pursuits more congenial than agriculture he left home and entered upon the work of teaching school. In 1888 he arrived in Cherokee county and in 1890 entered upon the work of teaching here, being principal of the schools at Meriden for fourteen years. He became widely recognized as a most able, earnest and conscientious educator, holding to high ideals in his school work and imparting readily and clearly to others the knowledge that he had acquired. His capability and efficiency in that direction recommended him for other important duties and in 1912 he was elected county auditor, which position he is now acceptably filling. -54-    On the 27th of January, 1893, Mr. Dailey was united in marriage to Miss Jennie M. Searles, who was also a teacher, and unto them have been born four sons and three daughters: Floyd W., now deputy auditor; Vera L.; Merle W.; Letha; Errett; Wayne and Mary.    In politics Mr. Dailey is a republican well versed on the questions and issues of the day and is recognized as one of the active workers of the party in this county. Fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen, while his religious faith is that of the Christian church. His influence is always on the side of right and progress, of improvement, truth and reform, and his life work has been a potent force for good in the community.

-54- MATHEW NELSON VOLDENG, M. D.   Full size    Dr. Mathew Nelson Voldeng, has been engaged in the practice of medicine since 1886 and each year has brought him steady advancement and added honors and distinctions in the field of his chosen profession. For a number of years past he has specialized in the treatment of nervous and mental disorders and his wide experience in this field is one of the salient elements in his success as superintendent of the State Hospital for the Insane at Cherokee. He has gained wide spread prominence in this responsible position, a prominence equalled [equaled] only by his reputation as a medical practitioner, for he is recognized as a close and earnest student of his profession and occupies a position of importance and distinction in the ranks of the medical fraternity.    Dr. Voldeng was born in Decorah, Iowa, January 21, 1863, and is a son of Nels Lars and Anna N. (Christian) Voldeng, natives of Norway. The family is of ancient Norwegian stock and the name in its original form was spelled Voldin. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Lars Voldeng came to America in 1851, and after spending a few months visiting friends at Yorkville, Wisconsin, settled in Allamakee county, Iowa. In the following spring they moved to Winneshiek county, locating four miles east of Decorah, where the father purchased land, remaining active in agricultural pursuits during the remainder of his life.   Dr. Voldeng acquired his preliminary education in the country schools around Decorah and afterward entered the preparatory department at Luther College in that city, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1883. During the vacation periods he worked on the home farm and in the winter following his graduation engaged in teaching. In the following fall he began the study of medicine, enrolling in the Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons, the medical department of the University of Illinois, graduating with high honors in 1887. During his last year at college Dr. Voldeng practiced medicine in Chicago, having passed his examination before the state board of medical examiners. He engaged successfully in general practice and secured a large and representative clientage. His reputation soon extended beyond local limits as is evidenced by the fact that one Sunday morning he received a telephone message from Dr. G. H. Hill, superintendent of the Independence State Hospital, at Independence, Iowa, asking him to accept a position on the medical staff of -57- the institution. After considering the question for nearly a week, Dr. Voldeng accepted the offer and for eight years thereafter was connected with the hospital as assistant superintendent. He became very much interested in the study of insanity and all mental and nervous disorders and accomplished some notable work in this difficult field. During the fall of 1901 he was appointed by the board of control of state institutions, special examiner of all county hospitals for the insane in the state and examined these institutions, recommending changes and advocating reforms. In 1895 Dr. Voldeng married and resigned his position with the Independence State Hospital, going with his wife on a study tour through Europe. During his stay abroad he attended lectures at the universities of Berlin, London and Paris, coming into touch with the most advanced medical though of the world and broadening his mind by contact with foreign conditions and ideas. When he returned to America in the fall of 1896 he opened an office in Des Moines, Iowa, doing general consultation work and specializing in the treatment of mental and nervous disorders. He did such notable work in this field that he was eventually appointed professor of pathology and bacteriology in the medical department of Drake University, and after tow years was elected to the chair of neurology and psychiatry, and he filled this until September, 1901. In that year he resigned his position as a member of the medical staff of Drake University to accept his appointment as superintendent of the Cherokee State Hospital, assuming his duties March 1, 1902. He has proven himself a master of his special branch of medicine and he supplements knowledge with sympathy and conscientiousness, so that his work has been unusually beneficial, effective and far-reaching. He manages the business affairs of the institution in a capable and progressive way and under his direction additions have been made to the main building each year. The hospital is today one of the very few fire proof institutions in the United States and is modern, comfortable and hygienic in every respect.    At Independence, Iowa, September 19, 1895, Dr. Voldeng was united in marriage to Miss Sadie W. Rosemond, a daughter of Captain W. E. and Caroline (Baumgardner) Rosemond, natives of Ohio, who moved to Taylorville, Illinois, and thence to Independence, Iowa, in 1881. Dr. and Mrs. Voldeng have become the parents of two children: Wier Nelson, aged twelve years and Karl Edward, aged eight. Both are students in the Cherokee public schools.    During the early part of his career Dr. Voldeng gave his political allegiance to the democratic party, but at the time of the free silver agitation, joined the ranks of the republicans. He has never sought nor desired public office and the only one he has ever held was that of delegate to the national convention when Grover Cleveland was first nominated. He is a member of Grant Club of Des Moines and the Commercial Clubs of Sioux City and Cherokee and is greatly interested in the work of city building. He owns ninety-seven hundred acres of valuable land in Minnesota and a half section in South Dakota and other valuable property. He is a member of the executive board of Buena Vista College at Storm Lake, Iowa, and an enthusiastic supporter of this school as well as of a number of charitable institutions. Dr. Voldeng has extensive and important fraternal affiliations, belonging to Home Lodge, No. 210, A.F. & A.M., of Des Moines; Antioch Chapter, No. 110, R.A.M.; Asylum of Crusade, No. 39, K.T.; Des Moines Consistory, No. 3, and the Mystic Shrine -58- at Sioux City. He is also affiliated with the Mystic Toilers, and is past chancelor commander of Cherokee Lodge, No. 167, K.P. He is an elder of the Presbyterian church and exemplifies its teaching in a consistent life. Dr. Voldeng is widely and favorable known in medical circles, taking an enthusiastic interest in the advancement of the medical science in the middle west. He is a member of the house of delegates of the American Medical Association and is also one of the committee on Public Health Education Among Women. He belongs to the American Academy of Medicine and the American Medico-Psycological [Psychological] Associations, and belongs also to the Iowa State and Cherokee County Medical Societies. In the former organization he was president in 1910 and 1911 and is now chairman of the committee on public health education and in the latter society has been twice chief executive. In 1899 he organized the Des Moines Pathological Society and he is well known also in the affairs of the Medical Society of the Missouri Valley, the Sioux Valley Medical Society, of which he has been president, and the Austin Flint Cedar Valley Medical Society. In addition to this he is an honorary member of the Chicago Medical Society. Through his connection with these organizations Dr. Voldeng keeps in close touch with the trend of modern advancement along medical lines. He is a man of broad ideals, scrupulous conscientiousness and superior professional attainments and he has advanced through his own ability and knowledge to a place of distinction in his chosen field. His fellow practioners accord him a gratifying measure of respect and honor and his work will undoubtedly influence the history of the medical profession in this section of the country.

-58- ROBERT A. LEWIS    Among those who by their labors greatly contributed to the development and growth of Cherokee county was the late Robert A. Lewis, builder and contractor, farmer and nurseryman and also the owner of the Lewis Hotel, at Cherokee, which is now owned by his widow. HIs death, which occurred on July 24, 1909, not only proved a severe loss to his immediate family but was the occasion of general mourning, as Mr. Lewis had many friends in this region and through his life's labors had made valuable contribution toward bringing about the prosperous conditions which now prevail in this section. He was born in Concord, Erie county, New York, April 25, 1836, a son of Oran and Betsie (Nichols) Lewis, the former born in Vermont, May 11, 1893, and the latter in the same year in New York state. The father was a millwright by trade and came west, locating in McHenry county, Illinois, in 1841. From there he made a removal to Independence, Iowa, in 1852, and after an active and successful career died at Quasqueton, this state, in April, 1884. He and his wife became the parents of seven children: Charles H., deceased; William, who has also passed away; Elizabeth, the widow of John Alexander, of Rock Rapids, Iowa; Harriet, deceased; Robert A.; and Volney and Mary, who are also deceased.    Robert A. Lewis was educated in the common schools of Rockton and Belvidere, Illinois, and upon discontinuing his lessons learned the carpenter;s and joiner's trade which he followed for several years. He also mastered the principles -59- of architecture. In 1863 he established himself in the mercantile business in Quasqueton and there remained for about nine years, or until 1872, coming to Cherokee in 1873. Here he started the Green Hill nursery a half mile south of Cherokee. He also gave his attention to bee culture, being on e of the well known apiarists of the county. He was engaged along both lines for about twenty-five years and was most successful in his undertakings, retiring at the end of that time to Cherokee. Here he built the Lewis Hotel, which is still owned by his widow, and also erected a number of other buildings which are accounted among the best in the city. He also had charge of the building of several of the structures which form the State Hospital. He was one of the most highly honored and respected citizens of Cherokee, where he passed away on July 24, 1909, in his seventy-fourth year, after a long, successful and useful career. His death was the occasion of general mourning and the community felt upon that occasion that it had lost one of its most valued citizens.    On May 12, 1859, Mr. Lewis was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Firman, a daughter of Alva G. and Harriet (Morgan) Firman, of Quasqueton, Iowa. Both of the parents were natives of Lima, New York. The father was a Baptist minister and went to Quasqueton at an early day in the history of this section of the state. He died on December 2, 1903, having survived his wife, who passed away September 30, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis had three children: Llyllen, the wife of W. P. Goldie, of Cherokee, Iowa, by whom she had three children, Garland, Dale and Glenn, who died in infancy; Carrie, whose death occurred on the 4th of January, 1911; and Myrtle E., the wife of K. J. Nelson, of this city, by whom she has three children, Roberta, Lovell and Cyril.    Mr. Lewis was a member of the Congregational church and in his political beliefs a republican. Although never an office seeker, he was always interested in the public welfare and could ever be found in the ranks of those who desire the progress of the community. His widow and family still make their home in this city, where they are highly respected and esteemed. They cherish his memory as their most precious inheritance.

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