John BABCOCK
John BABCOCK owned a garage in Lacona in the 1980s.
Rev. Robert BACKHUS
Rev. BACKHUS was pastor at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle 1973-1975. He also served as interim pastor of Indianola Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in 1974.
(Source: History of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, by Linda FEHL, The History of Warren County, Iowa, compiled by the Warren County Genealogical Society, Curtis Media Corp., Dallas, Texas, 1987, p.414)
Father Patrick H. BACON
Father BACON served as pastor of the Norwalk Catholic Church.
(Source: History of St John the Apostle Catholic Church is extracted from the book, History of St John’s Church of Cumming, Iowa, 1892-1992, “A Journey of Faith” and current information from Tim MINEART, Office Manager, and Sharon Ewell, Administrative Assistant.)
Howard A. BAER
Howard BAER served on the Indianola City Council in Warren County 1920 and the Grand Jury 1936. (Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Kenard BAER
Kenard BAER
was clerk for the Warren County Engineer in 1937.
Source: Financial Reports of Warren County,
compiled annually by the county auditor & Iowa Official Register.
Dr. W.A. BAGBY
February 1919– Dr. W.A. BAGBY, his wife and two children moved to Lacona. They occupied Dr. HATFIELD’s office and residence on Main Street. In 1920 they moved to West Street and set up an office and in April 1923 he installed the first X-Ray machine in Lacona.
Edna BAILEY
Edna BAILEY was clerk in the Warren County Treasurer's office 1902-1903.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Rev. Robert BAILEY
Rev. BAILEY was pastor at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle 1968-1972.
John BAINBRIDGE
John BAINBRIDGE was a leader in the Palmyra Methodist Episcopal Church.
(Source: Palmyra Methodist Church, written by the Rev. Ray E. MILLS, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Rev. Roy BAIR
Rev. BAIR was pastor of the Spring Hill Methodist Church built in 1873.
(Source: The Methodist Church of Spring Hill, written by Mrs. J. Raye BREWBAKER and Mrs. Duane HANSELL, History of Warren County, Iowa , by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Dr. E.L. BAKER
Spouse: Eva N. Otwell
Dr. E.L. BAKER was a physician and surgeon. "son of the late Gena. N.B. and Lucetia Baker; born in Concord, New Hampshire; his father was a former governor of New Hampshire, and came to Iowa in 1856, and was the adjutant-general of the state from 1861 to 1871, being in office during the time of the rebellion, andhis name became a household word in every family. The subject of this sketch was educated at Racine, Wis., and the United States Navel Academ: he made choice of medicine as a profession, and received his medical education at the Rush Medical College, Chicago, and the Louisville Medical College at Louisville, Kentucky; during the winter of 1872 and 1873 he was assistant-surgeon of the Marine Hospital in Louisville; he came to this county in 1875, and has built up a successful practice; he also holds the office of coroner; he married Miss Eva N. OTWELL, February 13, 1878; she was born in Bloomington Indiana; they have an infant daughter."
(Source - History of Warren County, 1879)
E.S. BAKER
E.S. BAKER of Chariton purchased the merchandise from Miller and Trimble and business in Lacona became Baker and Kirkhart on the first floor of the Myers and McKinley building.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)
Gene BAKER
Gene Baker owned a general store in Lacona in the 1880s.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)
Hiram BAKER
Hiram BAKER and his family were original members of the Orilla (Pleasant Ridge) Methodist Episcopal Church.
(Source: History of Orilla Methodist Church is copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908, p.333)
John E. BAKER
John E. BAKER was Sunday School superintendent at the Orilla (Pleasant Ridge) Methodist Episcopal Church.
(Source: Another history of the Orilla Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church comes from “Data on Warren County Churches” at the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, IA, film # War-56 (LDS film # 1034022)
Ray BAKER
Ray BAKER, from Indianola, was Assessor for Liberty Township 1933-1934.
(Source: Financial Reports for Warren County compiled by the County Auditor.)
Elsie BALDAUF
Elsie BALDAUF was a member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, at New Virginia in 1994.
(Source: “Still Using Original Building, New Virginia Christian Church Prepares for Its 100th Birthday,” by Vern CARPENTER, Osceola Sentinel Tribune, Osceola, Iowa, July 7, 1994)
Ed BALDWIN
Mr. and Mrs. Ed BALDWIN were original members of Methodist Church of Lacona which was organized April 1884.
(Source: History Of The Lacona Methodist Church, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Bert BALES
Bert BALES,
from Indianola, was a member of the Farmers' Chapel Church. He also was
Lincoln Township Trustee 1935-1938.
(Source: Farmers' Chapel history, written by Mrs. Lyle HARTSOOK, History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953; Warren County Financial Records compiled by County Auditor.)
Gale BALES
Gale BALES, from Ackworth, was Otter Township Assessor 1922-1924.
(Source: Financial Reports for Warren County, compiled annually by the County Auditor.)
Linc BALES
Linc BALES helped build the original Indianola Center Chapel United Methodist Church.
Gary BALL
Gary BALL was on the building committee when the sanctuary was added to the Norwalk Christian Church in 1971.
(Source: History of the Norwalk Christian Church, written for the June 4, 1972 dedication, from “Data on Warren County Churches” at the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, IA, film # War-56 (LDS film # 1034022)
Rev. Howard BALL
Rev. BALL was a pastor at the Christian Union Church (Cool Fairview Community Church.) He was called to the ministry from that church.
(Source: Milo Christian Union Church, written by Mrs. Daisy KNOUSE, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Ken BALL
Spouse: Dorothy BALL
Warren County has been blessed with a variety of splendid natural resources. Rolling hills, mature woodlands, native prairies, lakes, rivers, streams and of course, a host of fine people that call Warren County home.
We, at the Warren County Conervation Board, are very fortunate to have one of these people working for us. He is Ken Ball of rural Indianola.
Ken and Dorothy, his wife of 40 years, moved to Warren County in the spring of 1984. He had just returned from 32 1/2 years of employment with the Marquette Cement Company. "We were tired of all the hassles of the city. We've always thought Warren County seemed like a friendly place and we liked the rolling hills, so here we are," stated Ken.
Ken, Dorothy and their four sons had spent over thirty years living in Des Moines. Now that the boys have all grown up he and his wife can boast of four wonderful grandchildren.
After growing up on a farm in rural Madison County, it seemed natural that Ken would end up back in the country. The three acres north of Indianola, which they now call home, is a very peaceful setting. Chickens run in the yard, two sheep and a goat graze the small pasture in the backyard... a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Ken has also started a portable welding business since moving to Warren County. He is often called upon by local farmers for equipment repair during the busy season.
Fortunately for the Board, Ken was looking for part-time work when we ran an ad for a conservation aide. He quickly applied and is now an employee of the Conservation Board. Ken has been with us under the Green Thumb program for a year and a half.
His welding skills have proven to be a tremendous benefit. From the shelter house at Otter Creek to the rustic gates at Woodland Mounds and Hickory Hills, Ken's talents can be shared by all of us. However, his skills reach far beyond welding, to mowing, cutting trails and planting trees and even building restrooms and bridges. "That's what I like about this job, it is so diverse, we're always doing something different," Ken stated.
He and his family have always enjoyed the outdoors and have regularly camped throughout Iowa and the Midwest. He is now happy to be acontributing to the facilities that he and his family have enjoyed so much.
We at the Conservation Board are also grateful for his contribution to the field and are glad that we have in Ken Ball a true friend of conservation.
(Source: Friends of Conservation
Source: County Conservation News, Warren County Conservation Board, Spring, 1987)
David BALLANTINE
David BALLANTINE was a Sunday School Superintendent for the Spring Hill Methodist Church built in 1873. (Source: The Methodist Church of Spring Hill, written by Mrs. J. Raye BREWBAKER and Mrs. Duane HANSELL, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa , by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Bob BANGER
In 1987 the Mt. Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church building stood on the Bob BANGER farm.
(Source: A History of Mount Tabor Methodist Church was written by Neil and Carmelita MORRISON in the The History of Warren County, Iowa, compiled by the Warren County Genealogical Society, Curtis Media Corp., Dallas, Texas, 1987)
George D. BARGER
George BARGER, from Liberty Center, served as served as school secretary for Liberty Center School in Liberty Township in 1903.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
William BARGER
William BARGER, from Liberty Center, served as Grand Juror for Liberty Township 1908.
(Source: Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
John R. BARKER
John BARKER was part of the building committee involved in remodeling the manse for the Indianola First Presbyterian Church in 1952. He also served as trustee for the church.
He served on the Warren County Soldiers Relief Commission 1928-1938.
(Source: Presbyterian Church Of Indianola,” written by the Rev. James W. ANGELL, from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953;
Financial Reports of Warren County compiled annually by the county auditor and Iowa Official Register)
Josie BARKLEY
Mrs. Josie BARKLEY was on the building committe when the new Norwalk Christian Church was built in 1957.
(Source: Norwalk Christian Church, written by Dr. Paul E. BECKER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Clyde BARNES
Clyde BARNES, from, St. Marys, served as Township Clerk for Jackson Township in Warren County 1905.
(Source: Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Lamar BARNETT
Lumber from the Otterbein United Brethren Church was used to build the farm home on the Lamar BARNETT farm.
Rev. Donald BARNHILL
Rev. BARNHILL was pastor at the Greenfield Grace Baptist Church.
John W. BARNS
Spouse: Cynthia BUNDY;
Children: Lora, Walter, Clyde, Charles R.
John W. BARNS, "Sheriff of Warren county; was born in Madison county, Indiana, in 1841; he came to Clayton county, Iowa, in 1851, and moved to this county in 1857; he ws raised a farmer and owns a farm of 300 acres; he enlilsted in the 34th Iowa Infantry, during the late war, and served three years and was in fourteen general engagements; he has held various township offices previous to his election to his present position in 1877; he married Miss Cynthia BUNDY in August, 1866; she was born in Quincy, Illinois;"
(Source - History of Warren County, Iowa 1879)
He also served on the Grand Jury for Washington Township 1905. (Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Nellie M. BARNS
Nellie M. BARNS was a Deputy Recorder for Warren County 1909-1912.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor).
Delmar BARR
Delmar BARR, from Hartford, served on the Grand Jury for Richland Township in 1932-1935.
(Source - Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Camille BARTHOLOMEW
Camille BARTHOLOMEW was a Deputy Recorder for Warren County 1920 - 1926. She also served as clerk for the County Auditor 1930-1933.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
E.G. BARTLETT
Spouse - Sarah BARTLETT
E.G. BARTLETT and his wife Sarah moved to Whitebreast Township in 1853. In 1855 he built the first public school in the township atop a high hill south of Lacona in the southeast corner of Section 28. He also owned a hotel in Lacona that was built in 1861 and burned to the ground in 1892.
Sarah BARTLETT
Spouse - E.G. BARTLETT
Sara and her husband moved to Lacona in 1853.
Rev. Arthur BARTON
Rev. BARTON served as a pastor at Mt. Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church in Squaw Township.
(Source: “Country Churches,” from the History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908 by Rev. W.C. MARTIN, S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908, p. 345)
Phay BARTRAM
Phay BARTRAM was a probationer when the Methodist Church of Lacona was organized April 1884.
(Source: History Of The Lacona Methodist Church, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Amzi BASSETT
The Amzi BASSETT family was active in the early years of Beech Christian Disciples of Christ Church. He also served as a Sunday School Superintendent for the Sandyville Disciples of Christ Church in 1953.
(Source: The Sandyville Christian Church, written by Mrs. Leo SPURGIN, is copied from the H istory of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Cynthia BASSETT
Cynthia BASSETT was a charter member of the Sandyville Christian Church organized in 1874.
(Source: The Sandyville Christian Church, written by Mrs. Leo SPURGIN, is copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Elmer BASSETT
The Elmer BASSETT family was active in the early years of Beech Christian Disciples of Christ Church.
Henry BASSETT
Note: These may or may not be the same person:
Henry BASSETT was a Sunday School Superintendent for the Sandyville Disciples of Christ Church in 1953.
(Source: The Sandyville Christian Church, written by Mrs. Leo SPURGIN, is copied from the H istory of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Henry BASSETT, from Pleasantville, served as Grand Juror for Union Township 1910.
(Source: Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Tom BASSETT
Tom BASSETT served on the Ackworth City Council in Warren County 1917.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Rev. Clark BATEMAN
Rev. BATEMAN served the Carlisle Christian Church sometime around 1900.
Ile (BATES) MAYNARD
Spouse: Glenn MAYNARD
Ile BATES and Glenn MAYNARD were married in the Farmers' Chapel Church in 1938.
(Source: Farmers' Chapel history, written by Mrs. Lyle HARTSOOK and copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Wendel BATES
The first year the Lacona high school had a football team was 1953. They practiced in the school yard and played all games away. Wendel BATES was the first coach.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona, compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980).
Mahala BATTLES
Birth: 1826
Death: 1937 (111 years old);
Children: Susie HOLDEN
Burial: Indianola IOOF Cemetery
"Aunt" Mahala BATTLES was a charter member of the Indianola African Methodist Church. She did a good deal of soliciting for the church among business men and other citizens of the town. She took a commission from what she collected, but no one objected because they wanted Aunt Mahala to have a living too.
An article originally published in the Indianola Herald, Feb 28, 1935, p.1, col 1-2:
"Mrs. Mahala BATTLES, negro, for many years a familiar resident in Indianola with her bulldog pipe and accumulating years, broke into print in Des Moines recently when she appplied for an old age pension.
The Polk county old age pension board found that she is 111 years old. That jibes fairly well with the story she used to tell in Indianola about the Mormon war in Kentucky (or Tennessee?) when the Mormons, according to Aunt Mahala, went through killing women and children. Aunt Mahala, then eight or nine, escaped by hiding.
Aunt Mahala has had eight children by three marriages. Mrs. Susie HOLDEN, 65, of 1050 Eleventh Street, Des Moines, is one, with whom Aunt Mahala is living. Another daughter is 80. Four children are living.
Aunt Mahala's children by her first marriage were born in slavery. She claims she was born in Kentucky, where she split rails, picked cotton, hoed corn and "generally worked." Later we moved to Missouri.
Aunt Mahala was awarded the largest pension in Polk county, a pension board member said. She gets $20 a month.
Orlin Peck remembers Aunt Mahala well, he says. She smoked her corncob pipe constantly, and made regular trips into the Peck store where she was always beggin for a favor or gift.
One day the begging act aroused Dan Peck to remonstrance.
"Aunt Mahala," he said, "you're always asking me for stuff but you've never given me anything."
Aunt Mahala retorted: "Yo' done hain't never ast me!"
She moved away from Indianola 16 or 18 years ago, Peck recalls."
Bob BAUER
Bob BAUER opened a tavern in Lacona on March 10, 1959.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)
Joseph BAUER
Joseph BAUER, from Lacona, served as Assessor for Whitebreast Township 1911-1912.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Norb BAUER
Norb BAUER lived in Lacona in the 1980s. (
Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)
Tine BAUER
The family of Tine BAUER was part of the original members of the Lacona Catholic Church
(Source: The Catholic Church At Lacona, written by the Rev. Declan DOWER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Jeff BAUGH
The Jeff BAUGH family was active in the early years of Beech Christian Disciples of Christ Church.
Marvin BAUGHMAN
Marvin BAUGHMAN was Youth President at the Milo United Methodist Church in 1953.
(Source: Milo Methodist Church, written by the Rev. John L. BEEBOUT, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Rosa BAUGHMAN
Rosa BAUGHMAN was president of the Women's Society of Christian Service for the First Methodist Church of New Virginia in 1953.
(Source: First Methodist Church Of New Virginia, written by A. E. SAYRE, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
John BAXENDALE
John BAXENDALE, from Summerset, served on the Grand Jury for Greenfield Township in Warren County 1908 AND 1913.
(Source - Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Walter H. BEAM
Walter BEAM was County Auditor for Warren County 1909-1912, and on the county board of education 1920-1937.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Eli BEARD
Eli BEARD was a teacher at the Ackworth Academy which opened in 1870 and closed around 1900.
Julian BEARD
Julian BEARD was a teacher at the Ackworth Academy which
opened in 1870 and closed around 1900.
Lulu BEAUCHAMP
Lulu BEAUCHAMP was active in the Women's Foreign Missionary society which later became a part of a part of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
Ura F. BEAUCHAMP
Ura BEAUCHAMP from Carlisle served as Justice of the Peace for Allen Township 1932-1935.
(Source - Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Adam BECK
Adam BECK was an original member of the Palmyra Methodist Episcopal Church organized in 1852.
(Source: Palmyra Methodist Church, written by the Rev. Ray E. MILLS, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Rev. Paul E. BECKER
Dr. BECKER served as pastor of the Norwalk Christian Church beginning in 1949.
(Source: Norwalk Christian Church, written by Dr. Paul E. BECKER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Rev. John L. BEEBOUT
Rev. BEEBOUT was serving as pastor for the Liberty Center Green Plain Methodist Church in 1953.
He also served as pastor of the Milo United Methodist Church.
(Source: History Of Green Plain Church, written by Rita SPEAR,
Milo Methodist Church, written by the Rev. John L. BEEBOUT History of
Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and
Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953.)
Charlie BEELER
Fred and Charlie BEELER began selling Chevy cars in Lacona in August 1925.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)
Fred BEELER
Fred and Charlie BEELER began selling Chevy cars in Lacona in 1925.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)
Julius BEEMAN
In October 1908 Julius BEEMAN bought the Lacona restaurant of Dunshee and Son.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980.)
Tom BELL
Tom BELL purchased Issac MYERS’ saw mill one mile east of Lacona in October 1891. The mill shut down before 1900.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980)
Cy BENNER
Cy BENNER was on the endowment committee for the Motor Friends Church that provided for the care of the cemetery.
(Source: Motor Friends Church, written by Florence Gibbons MICHENER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
William BENTLER
Mr. and Mrs. William BENTLER and family were original members of the Martensdale Church of Christ.
(Source: A history of the Martensdale Church of Christ by Arlis BOWN is copied from The History of Warren County, Iowa, compiled by the Warren County Genealogical Society, Curtis Media Corp., Dallas, Texas, 1987)
Darius BERGER
Darius BERGER was a member of the Wick Methodist Church.
(Source: History of the Wesley Methodist Church copied from History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908, by Rev. W.C. MARTIN, S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908, p.314)
Elizabeth BERGER
Elizabeth BERGER was a member of the Wick Methodist Church.
(Source: History of the Wesley Methodist Church copied from History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908, by Rev. W.C. MARTIN, S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908, p.314)
Margaret BERGER
Margaret BERGER was a member of the Wick Methodist Church.
(Source: History of the Wesley Methodist Church copied from History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908, by Rev. W.C. MARTIN, S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908, p.314)
Rev. Richard L. BERGMAN
Rev. BERGMAN was pastor at the Churchville Catholic Church of Assumption from 1972-1975.
James BERRY
The Fairview Church north of Milo, Iowa was purchased by the people of Browns Chapel and was moved to land owned by James BERRY in 1894.
(Source: History of Brown’s Chapel is copied from the The History of Warren County, Iowa, compiled by the Warren County Genealogical Society, Curtis Media Corp., Dallas, Texas, 1987, written by Thelma PEHRSON)
Jerry BERRY
Spouse: Mary BERRY
Jerry BERRY and his wife were charter members of the Liberty Center Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Liberty Center Methodist Church, written by Mrs. Orville THOMPSON, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Mahalis BERRY
Spouse: William BERRY
Mahalis BERRY and her husband were charter members of the Liberty Center Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Liberty Center Methodist Church, written by Mrs. Orville THOMPSON, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Mary BERRY
Spouse: Jerry BERRY
Mary BERRY and her husband were charter members of the Liberty Center Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Liberty Center Methodist Church, written by Mrs. Orville THOMPSON, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Rev. Thomas S. Berry
Spouse: Lou A. Van Eaton;
Children: Hattie and Mary
Thomas S. BERRY , minister of the Indianola Methodist Church, became the college's third president in July 1878. Berry had joined the Union Army during the Civil War, was wounded and taken as a prisoner for nearly a year. Berry died in office in 1880.
"BERRY, Rev. T.S., President of Simpson Centenary College; was born in
Cass county, Ill., in 1841; his early life was spent on a farm; he
enlisted in the 114th Illinois Infantry during the late war, and was
commissioned 1st Lieutenant of Company D; he was wounded at Guntown,
Miss., and taken prisoner and held in the hands of the enemy eleven
months; after his discharge from the army he attended Garrett Biblical
Institute,at Evanston, Ill., and graduated in 1870; he also graduated at
the Northwestern University in the same place, in 1872; his first charge
was at Carlisle in this county; he was for a time pastor of a church in
Des Moines, and later in Indianola; in July, 1878, he was elected
President of Simpson Centenary College, and under his leadership it as
been eminently successful; President Berry has pursued his ministerial
calling with untiring zeal, energy, and with a success which has earned
for him no inferior rank among the clergy of the State; he is a man of
strong sharp intellect, untiring ambition and an attractive speaker; the
success that has crowned his efforts and the prominence he has attained,
while yet so young, is a monument which might satisfy an ordinary
ambition; he married Miss Lou A. Van Eaton, a native of Cass county,
Ill., in 1865 their family consists of two children: Hattie and Mary."
(Sources:
https://simpson.edu/dunn-library/archives-special-collections/joseph-w-walt-research-library-college-archives/past; History of Warren County, Iowa 1879)
William BERRY
Spouse: Mahalis BERRY;
Great Grandson: Carl LAWYER
William BERRY and his wife were charter members of the Liberty Center Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Liberty Center Methodist Church, written by Mrs. Orville THOMPSON, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Eleanor BEYMER
Eleanor BEYMER joined the Farmers' Chapel Church as a young person in 1934.
(Source: Farmers' Chapel history, written by Mrs. Lyle HARTSOOK and copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Ethelda (BEYMER) LEDLIE
Spouse: Ralph LEDLIE
Ethelda BEYMER joined the Farmers' Chapel Church as a young person in 1934. She married Ralph LEDLIE in that church in 1945. (Source: Farmers' Chapel history, written by Mrs. Lyle HARTSOOK and copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Jay BEYMER
Jay BEYMER was a member of the Farmers' Chapel Church.
(Source: Farmers' Chapel history, written by Mrs. Lyle HARTSOOK and copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Carl I. BINGLEY
Carl BINGLEY, from Carlisle, was Justice of the Peace for Allen Township 1933-1934.
(Source:Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Claude BISHOP
Claude BISHOP was chair of the building committe when the new Norwalk Christian Church was built in 1957.
He served as assessor for Greenfield Township in Warren County
1917-1922, township clerk 1923, and Justice of the Peace for Linn
Township 1922-1930 and 1932-1938.
(Source: Norwalk Christian Church,
written by Dr. Paul E. BECKER, copied from the History of Warren County,
Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune
Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151; Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Ed BISHOP
The family of Ed BISHOP was part of the original members of the Lacona Catholic Church
(Source: The Catholic Church At Lacona, written by the Rev. Declan DOWER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Frank BISHOP
Frank BISHOP, from Indianola, was Trustee for Lincoln Township, 1915-1922.
(Source: Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Jonathan BISHOP
Jonathan BISHOP was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Indianola in 1865.
(Source: Indianola Baptist Church, written by the Rev. Charles E. MOSHER, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Mary BISHOP
Mary BISHOP was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Indianola in 1865.
(Source: Indianola Baptist Church, written by the Rev. Charles E. MOSHER, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Sarah Elizabeth BISHOP
Sarah Elizabeth BISHOP was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Indianola in 1865.
(Source: Indianola Baptist Church, written by the Rev. Charles E. MOSHER, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Warren BISHOP
Warren BISHOP was on the building committee when the new Norwalk Christian Church was built in 1957.
He also served as chair of the building committee when the sanctuary was
added in 1971.
(Source: Norwalk Christian Church, written by Dr.
Paul E. BECKER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by
Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company,
Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151; History of the Norwalk Christian Church, written for the June 4, 1972 dedication, from “Data on Warren County Churches” at the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, IA, film # War-56 (LDS film # 1034022)
William BISHOP
William BISHOP was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Indianola in 1865.
(Source: Indianola Baptist Church, written by the Rev. Charles E. MOSHER, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
John BISSETT
John BISSETT was Constable for Liberty Township 1927-1928.
(Source: Financial Reports for Warren County compiled by the County Auditor.)
Fred BITTING
Fred BITTING was Clerk of Court for Warren County 1925-1934 and Deputy Warren County Treasurer 1935-1936. He also was secretary for the Warren County Soldiers Relief Commission 1927-1930.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Benoni BLACK
Benoni BLACK was one of the original members of the Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Norwalk Methodist Church, from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Mary BLACK
Mary BLACK was one of the original members of the Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Norwalk Methodist Church, from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Peter BLACK
Peter BLACK was one of the original members of the Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Norwalk Methodist Church, from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Sally BLACK
Sally BLACK was one of the original members of the New Virginia German Baptist Drunkard Brethren Church, organized in 1870.
(Source: German Baptist Dunkard Brethren Church information is copied from The History of Warren County, Iowa, compiled by the Warren County Genealogical Society, Curtis Media Corp., Dallas, Texas, 1987.)
Rev. Joseph BLACKLEDGE
Rev. BLACKLEDGE was the first pastor of the Motor Friends Church in 1888.
(Source: Motor Friends Church, written by Florence Gibbons MICHENER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Rev. Nobel B. BLACKMAN
Rev BLACKMAN served as pastor of the Milo United Methodist Church.
(Source: Milo Methodist Church, written by the Rev. John L. BEEBOUT, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Calvin BLAIR
Spouse: Cynthia BLAIR
Calvin and Cynthia BLAIR donated the land where the Motor Friends Church was built.
(Source: Motor Friends Church, written by Florence Gibbons MICHENER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Cynthia BLAIR
Spouse: Calvin BLAIR
Calvin and Cynthia BLAIR donated the land where the Motor Friends Church was built. (Source: Motor Friends Church, written by Florence Gibbons MICHENER, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
John BLAKE
John BLAKE was a member of the Farmers' Chapel Church as a young person in 1953.
(Source: Farmers' Chapel history, written by Mrs. Lyle HARTSOOK and copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
John BLAKE
John BLAKE, from Carlisle, served as Trustee for Palmyra Township, 1911-1912.
(Source - Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Roy BLAKE
Roy BLAKE, from Swan, was Richland County Trustee 1938.
(Source: Financial Records of Warren County compiled annually by the County Auditor.)
J. Weaver BLAKE
Weaver BLAKE was Warren County Deputy Treasurer 1920.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Lloyd BLISS
Lloyd BLISS served on the Ackworth City Council in Warren County 1915-1917.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Rev. William BLISS
Rev. BLISS was a member of the Methodist Church of Lacona who entered the ministry.
(Source: History Of The Lacona Methodist Church, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
Dorcas BLOSSER
Dorcas BLOSSER was one of the original members of the Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Norwalk Methodist Church, from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
George BLOSSER
George BLOSSER was one of the original members of the Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church which was organized in 1856.
(Source: Norwalk Methodist Church, from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Rev. Charles BLOYER
Rev. BLOYER was the third pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Carlisle, Iowa. The church was organized in 1976.
Rev. Royal BOGUE
Rev. BOGUE was a pastor at the Middle River Friends Church near Carlisle, Iowa.
Gene BAKER
Gene BAKER served as Board Treasurer for the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, at New Virginia in 1994.
(Source: “Still Using Original Building, New Virginia Christian Church Prepares for Its 100th Birthday,” by Vern CARPENTER, Osceola Sentinel Tribune, Osceola, Iowa, July 7, 1994)
Ruth BOLES
Ruth BOLES served as Board Secretary for the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, at New Virginia in 1994.
(Source: “Still Using Original Building, New Virginia Christian Church Prepares for Its 100th Birthday,” by Vern CARPENTER, Osceola Sentinel Tribune, Osceola, Iowa, July 7, 1994)
Allen BOLIN
Allen BOLIN was trustee of the Indianola African Methodist Church in 1896 when land was purchased for the building.
David BOLYARD
David BOLYARD was on the building committee for the new Methodist Church of New Virginia in 1902.
(Source: First Methodist Church Of New Virginia, written by A. E. SAYRE, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
George BOLYARD
George BOLYARD served on the Ackworth City Council in Warren County 1920.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Amy BOMGAARS
Spouse: Gene BOMGAARS
Gene and his wife Amy, a junior high music teacher in Indianola, raise sheep and hogs near their Milo home.
(Source: County Conservation News, Warren County Conservation Board,
Fall 1988)
Gene BOMGAARS
Spouse: Amy BOMGAARS
Lots of people teach. Most are quite competent. A few are exceptional. In Warren County, we have such a teacher. His name is Gene Bomgaars.
"I like to teach," said Gene, "because it lets me give something to someone else. I like the thrill of knowing something and sharing it with another person." Gene teaches the vocational agriculture classes at the Indianola Senior High School. His teaching style reflects his personality: friendly, honest and hard working. Listening to him talk about his profession is like hearing a magician describe feats of wonder. "Watching a kid not understand a concept, then helping him follow the idea and actually seeing him understand it... that's a great feeling." While Gene has no "magic potion" for exceptional teaching, the ingredients are clear:
Commitment Gene can't imagine not teaching. Farming full time might be a possibility in the future, but not for a long time. Gene and his wife Amy, a junior high music teacher in Indianola, raise sheep and hogs near their Milo home. He feels that managing a small farm enhances his knowledge of what he teaches.
Knowledge Gene grew up on a 240 acre farm near Sioux Center. His parents still raise corn and livestock there. This farm background has given Gene a realistic perspective of agriculture. A degree from Iowa State University has helped to keep him up-to-date. According to Gene, vocational agriculture courses have changed considerably in the last ten years. The modern farmer needs to know things like gene splicing, food science and marketing. Though funding the equipment to teach such topics is still limited at the high school level, he feels the money sources need to be found in the future.
Love of Kids If you spend all day teaching kids, you had better like them. Gene does, and even jokingly listed "kids" as one of his hobbies (after golfing and fishing!).
A Land Ethic Soil loss is of special concern to Gene, who remembers first realizing the power of wind and water erosion when he visited the Badlands as a child. Protecting Iowa's soil and water is imperative since agriculture is our number one industry. "I teach a lot of conservation," said Gene, "I really stress and incorporate it into all of my classes."
As general advisor for the Future Farmers of America (FFA), Gene encourages students to get directly involved in protecting Iowa's natural resources. For two years the FFA has helped seed and manage 15 acres of prairie at the Conservation Center. The student group is also taking six acres of cropland, owned by the Odd Fellows Lodge, out of production. Plans are to convert the cropland into bluegrass for additional cemetery space. The FFA is doing this without the use of chemicals and by using practices such as organic farming and proper seed selection.
Gene believes that students must realize "they need to use the land wisely or it might not be here in the future." Learning by doing is a good way to understand this idea.
Once an Iowa farm boy, Gene is now a person committed to teaching others good agricultural practices. He is a true friend of conservation.
(Source: County Conservation News, Warren County Conservation Board,
Fall 1988 Friends of Conservation)
Pleasant BOND
Spouse: Sally BOND
Pleasant and Sally BOND deeded 2 acres of land to the Goshen Friends Meeting House for a cemetery.
Sally BOND
Spouse: Pleasant BOND
Pleasant and Sally BOND deeded 2 acres of land to the Goshen Friends Meeting House for a cemetery.
Ellis BONORDEN
Ellis BONORDEN helped rebuild the Indianola Center Chapel United Methodist Church after the original church was destroyed by lightning on Sept 2, 1941.
Rev. Herbert BORCHELT
Rev. BORCHELT was pastor at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle from 1963-1968.
Jerry BOSTON
Grandson: John THOMPSON;
Great-Great Grandson: Philip THOMPSON
Jerry BOSTON donated the land for the Liberty Center United Methodist Church.
(Source: Liberty Center Methodist Church, written by Mrs. Orville THOMPSON, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151.)
William BOTE
William BOTE, from Lacona, served as Trustee for Whitebreast Township 1904-1906 and Justice of the Peace 1935-1938.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Rev. Thomas BOVELL
Rev. BOVELL served as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Indianola in 1865.
(Source: Indianola Baptist Church, written by the Rev. Charles E. MOSHER, copied from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Millie BOWLES
In July 1920 Millie BOWLES and Mae RALPH open a millinery store in Lacona.
(Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980)
Lloyd BOWN
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd BOWN and family were original members of the Martensdale Church of Christ.
(Source: A history of the Martensdale Church of Christ by Arlis BOWN is copied from The History of Warren County, Iowa, compiled by the Warren County Genealogical Society, Curtis Media Corp., Dallas, Texas, 1987)
George BOYD
George BOYD, from Lacona, served as a Grand Juror from Whitebreast Township 1923.
(Source: Financial Report compiled by the County Auditor.)
Rev. Greg BOYLE
Rev. BOYLE served as pastor of the New Virginia Grace Baptist Church beginning in 1973. (Source: History of the Grace Baptist Church of New Virginia, Iowa is copied from “Data on Warren County Churches” at the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, IA, film # War-56 (LDS film # 1034022)
He also served as pastor of The Indianola Regular Baptist Church 1986-1995.
(Source:
http://indianolarbc.org/history)
George W. BOYLES
George BOYLES, from New Virginia, served as township trustee for Virginia Township, 1917-1920.
(Source: Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Jesse BRADFORD
Jesse BRADFORD was Warren County Deputy School Superintendent in 1920-1922.
(Source: Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor & Iowa Official Register.)
Roy BRAND
In 1909 Roy BRAND was elected constable for Lincoln Township, but failed to qualify.
(Source: Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Rev. Edgar BRANDENBURG
Rev. BRANDENBURG was pastor of the Spring Hill Disciples of Christ Church organized in 1899.
(Source: Information on the Spring Hill Christian Church, written by G. H. WALTER, church clerk, was copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908 by Rev. W.C. MARTIN, S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908. P.309)
Rev. Tony BRANDT
Rev. BRANDT became a pastor at the Indianola Church of Christ in 1993.
Adam BRAUCHT
Adam BRAUCHT helped decide the location of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1892. The church was built on the corner of the BRAUCHT farm, which he donated.
(Source: Medford Methodist Episcopal Church, written Nov 16, 1974, copied at the Warren County Historical Society Library)
Charles BRAUCHT
Charles BRAUCHT helped decide the location of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1892.
(Source: Medford Methodist Episcopal Church, written Nov 16, 1974, copied at the Warren County Historical Society Library)
George BRAUCHT
George BRAUCHT helped decide the location of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1892.
(Source: Medford Methodist Episcopal Church, written Nov 16, 1974, copied at the Warren County Historical Society Library)
Albert L. BREBNER
Albert L. BREBNER, from Liberty Center, was assessor for Liberty Township 1931.
(Source: Financial Reports for Warren County compiled by the County Auditor.)
John E. BREBNER
John BREBNER, from Milo, served as Trustee for Liberty Township 1909-1911 and Constable for Liberty Township 1929.
(Source - Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
John BREEN
John BREEN, from Norwalk, was Linn Township Trustee 1936-1938. Source: Financial Reports for Warren County compiled by County Auditor.
Frank BREGAR
In May 1979 Frank BREGAR bought Ripperger Garage in Lacona and converted it into a body shop.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980)
Rev. Edwin BREIHOLZ
Rev BREIHOLZ served as pastor of the Indianola Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 1957-1962.
(Source: History of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, by Linda FEHL, is copied from The History of Warren County, Iowa, compiled by the Warren County Genealogical Society, Curtis Media Corp., Dallas, Texas, 1987, p. 414)
Geraldine BREENAN
Geraldine BRENNAN was one of the Methodist Youth Fellowship leaders which was organized from the Epworth League as the youth organization of the Carisle United Methodist Church.
J. Roye BREWBAKER
Roye BREWBAKER was a Sunday School Superintendent for the Spring Hill Methodist Church built in 1873.
(Source: The Methodist Church of Spring Hill, written by Mrs. J. Raye BREWBAKER and Mrs. Duane HANSELL, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa , by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Frank BREWER
Frank BREWER, from New Virginia, served as Trustee for Squaw Township, 1907-1908.
(Source - Financial Reports of Warren County, compiled annually by the county auditor.)
Ed BRIESBAIM (Note: This might be the same person as Ed GRIESBAUM)
In September 1930 – Ed BRIESBAIM bought the Shupe building in Lacona west of the locker and converted it into a garage with a cement drive and other remodeling. He and his wife, Mae, lived upstairs.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980)
Mae BRIESBAIM
In September 1930 – Mae's husband, Ed BRIESBAIM bought the Shupe building in Lacona west of the locker and converted it into a garage with a cement drive and other remodeling. They lived upstairs.
(Source - Chronology of the early settlers of White Breast Township and Lacona compiled by Edith HEEMSTRA and John FORD sometime around 1980)
Rev. Elias L. BRIGGS
Rev BRIGGS of Indianola was the circuit minister in charge of the Palmyra Methodist Episcopal Church organized in 1852.
(Source: Palmyra Methodist Church, written by the Rev. Ray E. MILLS, copied from the History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)
Cynthia Ann "Cytha" BROWER
BIRTH: May 22, 1854
DEATH: Feb 1, 1899;
PARENTS: Enoch and Elzina (SHUPE) BROWER;
STEPFATHERS: Nathan MILLER, Jonathan BEARD;
BURIAL: Shupe Cemetery, Lacona, Iowa
Cynthia was named after her grandmother, Cynthia Ann SHUPE. Her father died less than a month after she was born. When Cynthia Ann was three, her mother married Nathan MILLER in Allen County, Ohio. That same year, the whole family, including grandparents, Jacob and Cynthia SHUPE, all moved to White Breast Township of Warren County, Iowa. Nathan MILLER died in 1881. Elzina married Jonathan BEARD in 1886, but he died in 1889. In 1895 Cynthia Ann was 41 and still living with her mother. Elzina died in 1896. Cynthia Ann went to live at the County Home and died Feb 1, 1899.
Indianola Herald newspaper, Feb. 9, 1899, p.3 col.2 - "Cynthia Bowers, who has been under the care of the county, died last Wednesday of acute pneumonia. She was buried in Shupe cemetery. Miss Syntha Bowers died Wednesday evening at the County Home, February 1. She was from Lacona and was taken ther for burial."
(Source - Information gathered by Karon K. for the Warren County Genealogical Society picnic on June 23, 2014 at Shupe Cemetery, Lacona, Iowa)