William O. Ware (1818 – )

“William O. Ware, deceased, was born in Calais, Vt., Jan. 1, 1818, and was the son of John and Eunice (Bancroft) Ware, who were of supposed English origin, and his mother was a relative of the great historian, George Bancroft. … Continue reading →

Joshua Heizer (1814 – )

“Joshua Heizer, a retired farmer residing in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, is one of he pioneer settlers and prominent citizens of Des Moines County.  He first came to this county in the fall of 1842, crossing the Mississippi River … Continue reading →

Joseph P. Ware (1844 – )

“Joseph P. Ware, of Mediapolis, Iowa, was born in what is now Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, May 30, 1844, and is a son of William and Sarah (Parrett) Ware.  He was the eldest of his father’s family, and … Continue reading →

James E. Ware (1848 – )

“James E. Ware, of the firm of J. P. & J. E. Ware, hardware dealers of Mediapolis, Iowa, is a native of Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, born Aug. 16, 1848, and is a son of William and … Continue reading →

Hardy Croom (1874 – )

CROOM, HARDY. The entire business career of HARDY CROOM has been passed in connection with transportation systems, and during a period of more than a quarter of a century spent in this line of work he has become a man … Continue reading →