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Of Van Wert, Iowa 1880 - 1890 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Iowa Decatur County Long Creek Township 'A CENTURY OF MEMORIES' OF VAN WERT, IOWA 1880 - 1890 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IOWA DECATUR COUNTY LONG CREEK TOWNSHIP ------------------------- IOWA'S FIRST CITIZENS, THE INDIANS, CALLED IOWA, "BEAUTIFUL LAND." Louis Joliet and father, Jacques Marquette, Frenchmen, were the first white men to set foot on Iowa soil in l673. In l803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory, including the present Iowa, from France for $l5,000.00. The Missouri Compromise in l820 made the Iowa region free territory. In l838 the territory of Iowa was established with Robert Lucas as the first governor over a population of 22,859. Iowa became the twenty- ninth state on December 28, l846, with a population of l02,388. The County of Decatur was not officially organized until April 1, l850 and was named for a naval hero, Samuel Decatur of the War of l8l2. In July l850, the county which is the center of the southern tier of counties in the state, was divided into four townships, and later in l856, Samuel Forrey, county attorney, organized and named Long Creek Township, last of seven townships. Florence was settled in l853 and on June 29, l855 the town lots were sold at public auction. The original town contained fourteen blocks and additions have been added from time to time. The name was afterward changed to Prairie City, Prairie Villa, and Prairie Ville, and on APRIL 1, 1880 to VAN WERT. ------------------------- TO OUR PIONEERS There were gently rolling prairie, small rivers, and creeks where trees grew. Here, too, along the streams were the hills and the bottom land. This was the territory our pioneers settled in as described by Himena Hoffman in her "History of Decatur County". Much has been written by our historians of the hardships our early settlers faced as they traveled to reach their new promised land. With this in mind, we will only briefly mention our pioneers and let your own imagniation remember what our historians have written. The following information on our pioneers that settled in Long Creek Township was taken from the "Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, l887". Wm. Cole, born in Tennessee, settled on Sec. 7, l850; Geo. A. Hamilton in Ohio, Sec. 34, l85l, the third settler in Long Creek Twp.; Robert and Nancy McKee, Ohio, Sec. l7, l856 where their son, James M. (Mattie and wife Paulona (Mahaffy), also reside, (Great grandparents of Nolan Foland). James Irving and Lambert Taylor, both on Sec. l3, l853 or 54. Edward and Margaret J. (Materlee) Upfield, England and Michigan, Sec. 34, l856 (Grandparents of Carl Upfield); E.P. and Martha (McKee) Woodard, Ohio, Sec. 30, l857; Wm. and Elizabeth (Robinson) West, Ohio, Sec. 20, l854; James and M. Louisa (Baker) Blair, Pennsylvania, Sec. 24, l856; Stephen Strong, Sec. 35, l855; Henry Barrickman, Maryland, Sec. l3, l855; F.M. and Mary (McDaniel) Thompson, Ohio and Illinois, Sec. l3, l859; E.W. and Mary (Criswell) Fierce, Ohio, Sec. 35, l860; E.W. and Mary M. (Mcintire) Fierce, Ohio and Illinois, Sec. 34, l860; Wm. E. and Ann (West) Fierce, Indiana and Ohio, Sec. 34, l867; John A. Goin, first ! wife, Jane Haynes, second, Myra Cox, born Tennessee, Sec. 7, l863; N.C. Spencer and second wife, Lucinda Eason, New York, Sec. l4, l865; Peter and Mary E. (Birtt) Imhoff, Pennsylvania, Sec. 25, l866; Elizah and Salina (Hiner) Tillotson, Sec. 24; Harrod and Mahala (Thompson) Leonard, Indiana and Illinois, Sec. 23 and 27, l866; Umphrey Jones born l848 in Montgomeryshire, North Wales, married Elizabeth (Parry) born in l854 in Montgomeryshire, Sec. l3; and others. A brief summary of some of our pioneers that has been found in the History of Decatur County (Volume II) l9l5, and family information. Ralph Hatfield settled and farmed in the Van Wert area around l839, being one of the first voters in Decatur County. Ralph married Elizabeth Warrick and to this union four children were born: Thomas, Hannah, Sarah and Grant, Ulysses Grant Hatfield remained in the Van Wert area while the others moved to different parts of Decatur County. On September 5, l894, Grant was united in marriage to Elizabeth Collins. To this union eleven children were born: Pearle (Schuldt), Dewey, Edith (Boles), Jessie (Lee), Merle (Davis, Alva, Nealy (Murphy), Wilbur, Burbank, Marie (Boles) and Irene (Neff). Many of the 108 direct Hatfield descendants still live in the Van Wert area, working and/or farming the land. Many remain skilled carpenters, a family tradition. These 108 direct descendants represent five generations. James and Margaret Ramsey came to Iowa in l850. their small son, Thomas B., born in Hancock County in eastern Tennessee, April 1, l846, came with them. James and Margaret Ramsey came to Iowa with their parents, traveling by flat boat down the Tennessee River to the Ohio River, by steamboat down the Ohio and up the Mississippi to Keokuk, Iowa and from there overland to Davis County, Iowa, where they spent the winter of l850 and l85l. In the spring of l85l, they moved to Decatur County, settling in the wilds, then roamed by Indians in the northwest part of Long Creek Township. They made their home in the unbroken country and became parents of W.A. Ramsey. Dr. Alexander, Mrs. A.J. (Becky Ann) Edwards, Mrs. J.E. (Isabell) Smith, as well as the older son, T.B. Ramsey. These children grew up in Long Creek and most had families that remained. ------------------------- William E. Fierce, a prominent farmer of Long Creek Township, resided in Section 34. He was born March 10, l843, in Hamilton County, Indiana. He enlisted and served in the Civil War. In l867, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna West, a native of Ohio, now living in Decatur County. Their children are Charlie F., E.W., William W., Mertie, Edward, Nellie, Bertha and Dora. The mail for the surrounding neigborhood was tossed from the train and each neighbor came for his mail at the Fierce home. Mr. and Mrs. Fierce were members of the Van Wert Methodist Protestant Church. Following his death, Mrs. Fierce Moved to Van Wert and resided there until her death, May l5, l935. ------------------------- E.W. Fierce was raised in Long Creek Township. He attended district schools and also the Van Wert Schools. He began farming at an early age, his work involved farming and stockraising. In November, l899, E.W. married Anna E. Stearns. Three children were born; Arthur, Beulah and Russell. He was a member of the Republican party, and served as township trustee. He was also a member of the Methodist Church. ------------------------- Hon. Melbern F. Thompson, although not raised in Long Creek, moved to Van Wert at the age of 32. He was involved in farming and Real Estate. Also for ten years, he was in the grain and lumber business. In l9l2, he was chosen as State Representative on the Democratic ticket. Other offices he held were township clerk, town clerk, and mayor. He was a member of the Christian Church. ------------------------- Charles F. Fierce, attended the country schools in Long Creek Township. He grew up on a farm and helped with the farming. He was 20 years old when he rented some land and began farming for himself. Besides farming his own, he also farmed other people's land. His work, like his brother's, E.W. Fierce, involved farming and stockraising. On May l0, l89l, Charles was married to Margaret Barrickman. Three children were born, Helene, Gerald and Lucille. Mr. Fierce was a member of the Republican Party. He also served as township trustee. For six years, he was director of School District No. 2 of Long Creek Township. He and his family were members of the Methodist Church. ------------------------- Edmund J. Blair was raised in Long Creek Township. When he became of age, he began teaching school. He taught for 27 terms, teaching in Van Wert and Clarke County. During the summers he farmed, renting land until l879, when he began purchasing land of his own. In addition to growing the usual crops, he raised high grade Duroc-Jersey hogs, feeding about l40 head per year. In April l89l, Mr. Blair married Magdaline Kemp. Five children were born, Harry J., Wilbur P., Arthur, Josephine and Edmund W. Mr. Blair was a Republican and also served as Justice of the Peace for Franklin Township. He served as trustee for Franklin and Long Creek Townships. He was also assessor for Franklin township. He and his family were members of the Methodist Church. ------------------------- Zebedee Parmer and his wife, Angeletta Ward, along with their six children are known to have resided in Knox township about five miles northwest of Van Wert as early as l856. (This is according to the Iowa census.) The oldest son, Joseph Thomas Parmer, went into the Civil War from this vicinity in l862. After the discharge of J.T. in l865, he returned to Van Wert and married Mary Ann Guy on October l0, l865. They were farmers. Eight children were born to this union. Elijah Burton, the oldest son of Joseph and Mary, was born in Long Creek Township November l0, l878 and married Della Sissel of Kellerton on May 24, l903. They had thirteen children, all born in or near Van Wert. This family was also farmers. Elijah died in l929 and is buried in the Van Wert Cemetery. Della, at the age of 93, lives with a daughter in Hartford, Iowa. the children of Elijah and Della are: Elsie, Blanche, Clifford, Ruby, James (Otis), Violet, Harold (Bud), Howard (Glen), Lawney (Don), Betty and Della. Audra Mae died at the age of four months. Clarence (Dick) died in l97l.
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