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 →

David Lewis Whetstone (1848 – 1872)

“Whetstone, David Lewis, merchant, Montgomery. 1863, Autaugaville; s. William D. Whetstone and Ann Louisa Houser; b. Aug. 15, 1848; m. Mary Ware, Montgomery, 1871; d. Nov., 1872.” Source:  A Register of the Officers and Students of Alabama University, 1831-1901, by … Continue reading →

Ware of James City County, Virginia

Copy to your browser. http://books.google.com/books?id=IikiA9FJN4cC&lpg=PA117&dq=harmon%20ware&pg=PA117#v=onepage&q=harmon%20ware&f=false Source:  James City County, by Sara B. Lewis, Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston SC, Chicago IL, Portsmouth NH and San Francisco CA, 2009, page 117 … Continue reading →

William H. Pilkington (1830 – )

“WILLIAM H. PILKINGTON has for many years been prominently identified with the principal interests of La Fayette County as one of its most successful and enterprising farmers. The highly improved estate which he owns and operates is located on section … Continue reading →

Davenport Bromfield

”DAVENPORT BROMFIELD, Esq., of Redwood City, California, has been a resident of this State since 1883. He is a native of Australia, born in 1862, son of James A. Bromfield, a chemist. Mr. Bromfield served a four years’ apprenticeship as … Continue reading →