Daniel Nelson is one of the most remarkable people of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Born on April 13, 1812, in Butler County, Ohio, Nelson moved west to Iowa during the late 1840's to begin a new life in farming with his wife, Margaret, and…
During pioneer days in the Midwest, women held very important responsibilities to see to it that her spouse and children were cared for. The phrase, a woman's work is never done, certainly holds true, especially during this time period. In this…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
