W. A. Trigg (1840 – )

“W. A. TRIGG, Probate Judge, was born in Harrison County, Ky., April 13, 1840. In April, 1848, he was taken by his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa, where he was raised and educated, having finished his studies at Bentonsport … Continue reading →

William H. Ware (1850 – )

HON. WILLIAM H. WARE OF Council Bluffs, attorney and counselor at law and member of the House of Representatives of the State of Iowa for 1890-91, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 3, 1850. The family of which Mr. WARE … Continue reading →

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 →