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Micajah T. Williams (b. May 29, 1820, d. ?); Mahaska County Clerk; Banker; Statesman; Lawyer; Commissioner; Pioneer
Judge M.T. Williams can be credited for helping determine the official town name and Mahaska County seat of Oskaloosa in 1844. Moving from his native home state of Ohio, Williams came to Iowa in 1843 and set up a law practice located in Mt.…
J.A.L. Crookham (b. November 30, 1817, d. May 2, 1901) ; Judge; Lawyer; Businessman; Banker; Statesman; Philanthropist; Pioneer
This is a still photograph taken of J.A.L. Crookham sometime before his death in 1901. Crookham served as the first judge of Mahaska County, between the years 1851 and 1855. Crookham is also credited with organizing the Mahaska County State Bank. …
John Montgomery, original land holder of Oskaloosa, Iowa
This is a lithographic portrait of John Montgomery, the original owner of all land property found in the town of Oskaloosa, Iowa. In 1843, Montgomerey received the land patent from the U.S. government. Eventually, Montgomery sold the property off…
Elizabeth Eddy; Wife of J.P. Eddy, Founder of Eddyville; Pioneer
Elizabeth Eddy, wife of J.P. Eddy, came to the Iowa Territory from Warren, Ohio with her husband in 1840. She was a pioneer in as many ways as her husband, and can be credited with helping build stability as J.P. Eddy established a trading post in…
Jabish P. Eddy; Founder of Eddyville; Indian Trader; Pioneer
J.P. Eddy came to the Iowa Territory from Warren, Ohio in 1840. He set up a trading post among the native Sauk and Fox indians at that time near the Muchankinock Creek mouths along the Des Moines River. In 1842, a treaty was established between the…
Nelson Pioneer Farm Timberland; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
One of the advantages to building a farm around a thick of timberland is the wild game that is found within it. The Nelson family kept the wooded area by their log cabin and eventual brick home for this purpose. Pictured here is the thicket of…
Martha Jane Nelson; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
Martha Jane Nelson was the only daughter of revered farmer and pioneer, Daniel Nelson, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Martha Jane endured many of the same hardships as her mother and father when first coming to Iowa in 1844, helping with…
James Nelson; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
James Nelson was the youngest son of revered farmer and pioneer, Daniel Nelson, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. James endured many of the same hardships as his father when first coming to Iowa, helping his father with chores associated with…
John Nelson; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
John Nelson was the second oldest son of revered farmer and pioneer, Daniel Nelson, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. John endured many of the same hardships as his father when first coming to Iowa, helping his father with chores associated…
Margaret Nelson, (b. 1821 d. 1891-11-24); Mother; Wife; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
Margaret Nelson could be summarized as the epitome of a pioneer mother and spouse. Moving with her husband, Daniel Nelson, in the late 1840's to Mahaska County, Iowa, Margaret had to endure a great deal once arriving. Facing the elements, wild…