Daniel B. Clark

As printed in 1891

ANIEL B. CLARK, of Council Bluffs, is numbered among the early settlers of Pottawattamie County, the date of his location being May 10, 1852. He at that time settled on a claim which he purchased of a Mormon in Kane Township before the land was in market A few improvements had been made, a log cabin having been built and a small part broken, but no essential improvements had been made. In 1853 the land came into market. Mr. Clark entered the land and resided on it about thirty-two years.

He was born near Batavia, Genesee County, New York, January 4, 1819. His parents were Eli K and Eunice (Brown) Clark, both born in Connecticut. The paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch was also a native of Connecticut, and of English origin. He was a shoemaker by trade. Our subject possesses a memento or heirloom, consisting of a shoe-hammer used by his grandfather, and by request was given to the father of our subject as the eldest son of his father, and for the same reason Daniel B. Clark, being the eldest son of his lather, came into possession of this heirloom, and it will thus descend to the eldest son of our subject. The mother of Mr. Clark also descended from an early Connecticut family. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Clark was Daniel Brown, after whom he was named. Eli K. Clark and wife were married in their native State, in 1817, and the following year emigrated to Genesee County, New York, which was then regarded as the " far West." There he settled on a farm, where he continued to live until 1882 or 1833, when they removed to Ashtabula County, Ohio, and settled on a farm, where they remained until death. The father was born June 22, 1794, and died October 14, 1868, at the age of seventy-four years. The mother was born December 24, 1799, and died April 30, 1852. They were the parents of eleven child-en, ten of whom attained mature years: a son, Jerome, died at the age of eight years. Six of their children are still living, at this writing. The subject of this sketch is the eldest. The second of the family, William H., died September 21, 1872; Piercy Ann is the wife of Thomas Lyman, and resides at Downer's Grove, Illinois; Huldah L. became the wife of Joseph Carpenter, and died March 29, 1864; Willard F. died April 6, 1860; Ora E.,the second surviving brother, resides in Michigan; Jerome W. was the. next in order of birth; Phebe J. married, and died March 7, 1856; Altyn D., who resides in Iowa: Lois married Rev. Lyman Catlin, now of Waterloo, Iowa; Arista ( is married and resides in Michigan.

Daniel B. Clark, the subject of this notice, was reared to the occupation of farmer. He lived in Orleans Connty, New York, for about eight years, and then removed to Peoria County, Illinois, where he continued to reside until he came to Iowa in 1852, as already stated. Mr. Clark has long been one of the well-known citizens of Pottawattamie County. He enlarged the place where he first settled, and made of it a beantitul home, where he lived for many years. He became the owner of much valuable land elsewhere, and although he has sold the homestead he still owns a line farm of 300 acres near the city of Council Bluffs. In the spring of 1884 Mr Clark retired from the active duties fif farm life and removed to this city, where he and his wile have a pleasant home. Politically he is a Republican, and is an esteemed and worthy citizen of Pottawattamie County. lie served his country in the war of the Rebellion, entering the army in 1861. He raised a company of which he was commissioned Captain by Governor Kirkwood. His command became Company H, uf the Fifteenth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He served his country faithfully until his health failed, and he was discharged for disability at Corinth, Mississippi, in June, 1862. His eldest son was a soldier in Company D, Forty-fourth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Three brothers tif Mr. Clark also served in the war of the Rebellion, viz.: Ora E., who was a member of I'atter G, First Michigan Artillery; Altyn D. served in Company D, B'irst Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry; Aresta D., a member of Company B, Twenty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Mr. Clark was married at Ridgeway, Orleans County, New York, October! 1840, to Miss Eleanor Bates, who was born in Madison County, New York, Decemt)er 22, 1819, and they have had ten children, four only of whom attained mature years. The eldest, Edwin J., died January 30, 1873, in the thirty-second year of his age; Ora is a farmer of Red Willow County, Nebraska; Emma J. is the wife of George W. Bartlett, of Red Willow County, Nebraska; and Samuel W. is a resident of the same county. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are faithful and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

P. PETERSON WH8l)orn in Sweden, June 13. 1841, the only son and one of the four children of Peter and Hannah (Hawkins) Peterson. Ho attended school until he was thirteen years old and then worked at farming for a time. When he was eighteen he attended college one year. Having received a good education in his native language, he again turned his attention to farming, at which he worked until he was twenty-two. Then he bade good by to home and friends and started for America. Leaving Malmo he sailed for Copenhagen, thence to Hull. England, thence to Liverpool, and from there across the ocean to Quebec, Canada. He came by rail and steamer to Chicago, then on to Henry County, Illinois, arriving at the latter place in 1864. In October of this year he enlisted in Company I, Eighth Illinois Infantry, and joined his regiment at Memphis, Tennessee, from which place they marched to AVhite River Landing. He was taken sick and confined in the hospital for some time. The latter part of February, 1865, he was removed from New Orleans by hospital boat to Now York, and from there was sent West. Again he was taken sick, and he remained in hospital at Columbus, Ohio, for a time.

After an honorable discharge he returned to Henry County, Illinois, from whence, in 1867, he care to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Here he was variously employed until the spring of 1874, when he obtained a position on the C. B. & Q. Railroad, as a labor and derrick hand. He was soon promoted, and continued work as a stone mason for several years. In 1880 he bought his farm of 160 acres, which was then partly improved.

March 7, 1882, Mr. Peterson married Nellie Anderson, daughter of Andrew and Blanda (Rombeck) Anderson. Five children have been born to them, viz.: Hannah Pauline, Robert Henry, Harry Martinus, Lilly Ann and Clara Amelia. Mr. Peterson and his wife were reared Lutherans and to this faith they still cling. He is a man well informed on all general topics; is kind and affable in his manner; and is highly respected by all who know him. Politically he is a Republican.

In connection with Mr. Peterson's family history it should be further stated that he and his sister, who resides at the old home in Sweden, are the only surviving members of the family, his father and mother having passed their lives and died in their native land.

fRANK COLLARD, one of the substantial farmers of Valley Township, was born at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, August 25, 1855, a son of Royal Collard, who came from England to America in 1848, and settled on a farm in Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. Collard were born four children: Elizabeth, who was born in England; Walter, born in Wisconsin; Frank and Charles. Politically Mr. Collard was a Repnblican, and religiously a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died at the age of forty- Iwo years, and was a hard-working and industrious man, respected by all who knew him. Frank Collard, our subject, was reared to farm life, and in 1876 came to Iowa, settling on his j)present farm, then consisting of 240 acres, and on which his brother Walter had made some improvements three years befoi'e. He has since added to this place until he now owns 320 acres of line farm land. He is a practical farmer and stock-raiser. He was married in the fall of 1880 to Lizzie Martin, and they have two children: Irvin R. and Zella L. Politically Mr. Collard is a Republican.

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He was born in Herefordshire, England, February 19, 1853, son of Thomas and Georgenia (Morgan) Robbins, the former a native of Hei'cfordshire and the latter of Gloucestershire. His mother died when he was six years old, and his father still lives in England. Our subject was educated in the common schools of his native land and remained there until he was eighteen years old. While a boy he was for two years employed as a florist. At fourteen he engaged in the stock business, and continued to buy and sell stock for four years. In 1872 he came to America and settled near Davenport, in Scott County, Iowa, where he conducted a meat market for some time. Later, lie engaged in farming near Davenport. In 1878, as already stated, he came here and purchased his present farm. It was then wild prairie land, but under lii judicious management and well directed efforts it lias assumed a different appearance, now being one of the best farms in the vicinity. He has a good story and a half house, 16 x 24 feet, located on a natural building site, surrounded by a grove and orchard. His stables, fences, modern wind pump, and the whole premises all denote the prosperity of the owner. Big Silver Greek flows through his farm, affbrdiu" an abundant supply of water for stock. This season Mr. Robbins is feeding forty-one head of steers, and has some tine cattle md good horses.

Mr. Robbins was married, in Scott County, Iowa, December 21, 1876, to Miss Maggie Harris, a native of Washington County, Iowa, reared and educated there. Her father, Henry Harris, was a native of the South, was a soldier in the late war, and died at Memphis, Tennessee, of disease contracted in the service. Her mother, /ice Mary Tucker, was born in Des Moines County, Iowa, daughter of Hon. B. F. Tucker, one of Iowa's first Representatives. She is now a resident of Wichita, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins have one son, Eddy K. Mr. Robbins is a member and trustee of the Evangelical Church, and teacher of the Sabbath-school. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party.

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