Westfield Township Occupations in 1878
Individuals living around the town of Fayette, or within and around West Albany and Lima
the HISTORY OF FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA 1878,pp 686-692

The Albany Bridge was built in the mid 1860's and thus in use at the time of the 1878 Biographical List. Almost all of the men on the list would have crossed this bridge in their travels between the villages of Fayette, West Albany, and Lima. Those of us old enough to remember Albany, called it just that. However, it would appear that the Village was referred to as West Albany, as no place in the list is just Albany used. You are looking upstream on the Volga. Fayette is about five miles away if you walk the ice. Hiram Marvin moved his mill from Frog Hollow Creek about a mile upstream from this point. Main Street of West Albany is just a mile up the road on your right. There is a major grist mill and chair factory to your back about 3/4 mile. Lima is another 2 miles downstream from West Albany. Both villages by 1878 have become agricultural boom town for the time, mainly because of the increased commerce opened up by the railroads serving the township by the mid 1870's. Goods can now be shipped in and out of the relatively remote region. Travelers move easily now, compared to the "stage line" days. Compared to other areas of the county, these are relatively good times in Westfield Twp. Times of small farms, businesses, and craftsmen. The lifestyle continued until about WWII, and then the rapid decline of small farm rural America accelerated, with Westfield Twp. entering a new era. However, "the Rivers Still Flow."

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I have placed the 382 Surnames are listed in the "1878 History of Fayette County" in the biographical section marked Fayette and Westfield Townships, on a database so they can be sorted by surname, occupation, etc. In the future I may add people in the surrounding townships of interest to the Fayette area. There was no such township in Fayette County, as Fayette was always in Westfield Township, named after the first village in the Valley, just 3/4 mile to the west of Main Street Fayette. Thus this section of the old book refers in general to the heads of household living within the Fayette Valley that is known today, 2000. Some occupations are not listed Not all people listed would have been a head of a household, as a "laborer" was often a young male in his late teens, early twenty's who was still living with the parents but out working for a farmer, builder, sawyer, etc. The list does give a valid picture of what was going on in Westfield Twp. four years after the railroad created a new era of transportation and commerce in the county. One line came from Brush Creek up through Fayette and on to Calmar. Another line ran from Wadena through the Volga River Valley to between Lima and West Albany, then on to West Union and north. The first list is by Surname, followed by the exact same data filtered out by Occupation. There obviously are unlisted people, as by this time Westfield Twp. had a brewery, more millers, lumbermen, quarry and lime kiln men, and other occupations, but still the list gives a very good idea of occupations types and of the numbers of various craftsmen, carpenters, blacksmiths, merchants, grocers, butchers, leatherworkers, etc. The digital pictures of Fayette and Westfield Township in the biographical links will have all of the "1878" info in the book.

Westfield Township, Fayette Co., Iowa in 1878
Surnames listed in "1878 History of Fayette County" for Westfield Township. The men in the town of Fayette are listed first followed by men out on the farms and also some in West Albany and Lima. On another page, the Fayette residence have been isolated out. Both of these villages has many other merchants and craftsmen in them, thus the biography list in the 1878 History of Fayette County is not complete for any areas. There were 382 individuals mentioned in Westfield Twp. (Drop down the page to the Occupation List)

Name Given Occupation Township Section PostOffice Information

Adams L.I. Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Adams Elisah Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Aldrich J.A. Physician Fayette 28 Fayette
Alexander Richard Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Alexander Dixon Physican, surgeon Fayette 28 Fayette b. DeKalbCoNY, 3/24/1822; m. MaryEWentworth, Stonington,CN
Allen Harrison Fayette constable Fayette 28 Fayette
Anderson Uriah Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Aylesworth F.M. Attorney Fayette 28 Fayette
Aylesworth W.B Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Aylesworth Wm Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Bane I.W. UIU student Fayette 28 Fayette
Barber F.M. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Barden aAugust Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Barnard R.W. Merchant, dealer, buttter and eggs Fayette 28 Fayette
Barnard W.W. Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Bedell Henry Merchant, meat market, proprietor Fayette 28 Fayette
Benge Wm. Veterinary surgeon Fayette 28 Fayette
Bissell J.W. UIU, president Fayette 28 Fayette
Borland Wm. Drayman Fayette 28 Fayette
Boyce W.F. Clerk, salesman Fayette 28 Fayette
Boyce J.H. Jeweler Fayette 28 Fayette
Boyce J.E. Merchant, retired Fayette 28 Fayette
Bray W.H. Mason Fayette 28 Fayette
Briggs Henry Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Briggs Elisha Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Brunson H.S. Justice of the Peace Fayette 28 Fayette
Buch O. Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Budd Jesse E. Merchant, dealer, hardware, paints, farm implements Fayette 28 Fayette b. 3/27/1831, Schodack, NY; m. Katie E. Mallow, 10/12/1859, to Smithfield 1860, to Fayette 1872
Bullock Martin Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Bullock Frank Merchant, groceries Fayette 28 Fayette
Burch E.H. Merchant Fayette 28 Fayette
Burch William Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Burett W.N. Educator, Prof. of Music Fayette 28 Fayette
Burgess C.M. Pastor, M.E. Chruch Fayette 28 Fayette
Burget John Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Burmell Wm Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Burton A.H. Loborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Byrne Daniel Railroad Fayette 28 Fayette
Cain Fred Mrechant, tailor Fayette 28 Fayette b. Germany, 9/27/1831; m. Wilhelmina Cruger 1855; to Schnectady, NY 1852; to Fayette 1864
Callender AlbertW Attorney, loan broker, land agent Fayette 28 Fayette b. Luserne Co. Penn 12/27/1838, to Ill 1854, to IA 1856, to Fayette 1866, JP 1869-75, Town Clerk 1871-1878.
Canfield Hiram S. Proprietor, Fayette House Hotel Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 7/26/1835; m. Emma A. Bowen 1860; to Decorah 1860, to Fayette 1870, stage/express to 1874, bought Hotel.
Cavanaugh Ed. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Caward James J. Merchant, general Fayette 28 Fayette b. OntarioCoNY, 3/19/1847; m. Ella A. Crossman, 1870; to Fayette 1875.
Childs Carol UIU student Fayette 28 Fayette
Churchill S. Craftsman, broom maker Fayette 28 Fayette
Close Al Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Close Joseph Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Coff sidney Capitlist Fayette 28 Fayette
Coffenger J.M. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Cole O.C. Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Colgrove Chauncey UIU student Fayette 28 Fayette
Comstock Isaac Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Comstock George E. Manufacturer, washing machines Fayette 28 Fayette b. Mich 10/30/1839; m. Anna Cramer 1868; to Fayette 1858.
Crawley Daniel Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Crissy Orson Wagon maker Fayette 28 Fayette
Davidson Thomas Farmer Fayette 28 Fayette
Davis Daniel Banker Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 5/25/1826; m. CharlotteOBruce 6/16/1856; to Fayette 1874.
Day H.S. Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Derby William H. Craftsman, harness maker Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 8/27/1823; m. MiraESmith 09/1845; to Fayette 1857.
Devlin P.H. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Donaldson Charles A. Merchant, bboks, stationers, notions. Fayette 28 Fayette b. KY 1/15/1840; m. Lizzi Boughey Farrington; to Fayette 1877.
Dorman Jerry M. Dentist Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 11/1842; m. Ella Napier 4/3/1872.
Doud O.A. Merchant, retired Fayette 28 Fayette
Duncan Alexander Real estate, loan, collecting agent. Fayette 28 Faeytte b. NY 3/4/1846; m. Sarah B. Scobey, 1876, dau of Z.D.; Hoyt&Ducan Real Estate, Loans, Collecting.
Duncan T.A. Dealer, grain, retired. Fayette 28 Fayette
Edmunds G.R. Merchant, grocer Fayette 28 Fayette
Elliott Charles Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Emmery B.Z. Farmer Fayette 28 Fayette
Emmons E.R. Craftsman, shoemaker Fayette 28 Fayette
Estey Warren Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Esty Charles Craftsman, painter Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 12/29/1842; m. Emily Stowell 1862; to Fayette 1868.
Everts H.A. Insurance agent Fayette 28 Fayette
Foote Amoretta E. Widow Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 5/3/1839; m. Seth foote 1859, maiden name rich; to Fayette 1861.
Fowells John Craftsman, shoemaker Fayette 28 Fayette
Fowells Thomas Craftsman, shoemaker Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng. 6/12/1827; m. Margaret Cook, 12/12/1850; school director.
Francisco F. Craftsman, harness maker Fayette 28 Fayette
Freer Theordore News, Fayette Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 1845; m. Fannie Herrick 12/13/1866; to Fayette 1877.
Freese Peter Clerk Fayette 28 Fayette
Fryer John Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Furgeson D.M. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Furry F.W. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Fussel David E. Merchant, dealer hardwear and implements. Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 10/30/1822; m. Rachel Jennings 3/6/1846; to FayCo 1840, owns 1k acres; to Fay 1876; Fussell Bros.
Fussel Adam Merchant, hardware and machinery Fayette 28 Fayette
Gaige Henery B. Carpenter, joiner Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 10/16/1829; m. Eliz A. Kelly 1/29/1873; to FayCo1869.
Garlick Carlton Elevator worker, Fayette Fayette 28 Fayette
Gates D. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Gaynor E.W. Clerk Fayette 28 Fayette
Gaynor William H. Craftsman, shoemaker Fayette 28 Fayette b. Ireland 1/22/1828; m. Jennie C. Mealley 1864; to FayCo 1865
Gaynor Robert Merchant Fayette 28 Fayette
Gibbs Runy Clerk Fayette 28 Fayette
Goodrich A.N. Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Goodyear William Peddler, tin Fayette 28 Fayette
Grannis J.L. Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Gurley John Cooper Fayette 28 Fayette
Hammond E. Mason Fayette 28 Fayette
Hancock George Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Harrison H. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Harrison J.L. Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Hayward Enos Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Hendrickson Saul Capitalist, dealer in stocks Fayette 28 Fayette
Hess J.J. Shoemaker Fayette 28 Fayette
Hollenback A.S. Attorney Fayette 28 Fayette
Holmes Fred Livery Fayette 28 Fayette
Holmes Clarence Loborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Holmes C.O. Merchant, meat market proprietor Fayette 28 Fayette
Holmes Allen Miller Fayette 28 Fayette
Holmes E. Miller Fayette 28 Fayette
Howe E.C. Craftsman, tinsmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Hoyt W.A. Attorney Fayette 28 Fayette
Hoyt Charles Surveyor, county Fayette 28 Fayette b. CN 10/27/1809; Hoyt & Duncan Real Estate, Loan and Collecting Agents.
Hughs W. Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Hulbert C.E. Merchant Fayette 28 Fayette
Hunt Reuben, Sr. Mason Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855
Hunt Washington Mason Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855, son of Reuben; farmer in NB in later years.
Hunt Thomas Mason Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855, son of Reuben; high school teacher in Delhi.
Hunt W.E. Merchant, furniture dealer and maker, undertaker Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855, son of Reuben, farmer in later years.
Hurd H.E. UIU Professor Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 1844; to Fayette 1867; m. Henrietta Brunson 2/2/1871.
Husband Charles Teacher Fayette 28 Fayette
Jones F. Craftsman, chair maker Fayette 28 Fayette
Kidder J.S. Craftsman, brrom maker Fayette 28 Fayette
Kingman W.E. Clerk Fayette 28 Fayette
Knight A. Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Knight John Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Lamb Elmer Merchant Fayette 28 Fayette
Lane Charles Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Lee R. Railroad Fayette 28 Fayette
Lichtenstein E.M. Merchant, general Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 3/1/1847; m. Eliza A. Raesley 3/8/ 1876; to Fayette 1875.
Lockwood J.H. Agent Fayette 28 Fayette
Lyman A.E. Farmer Fayette 28 Fayette
Lyman C.A. Farmer Fayette 28 Fayette
Lyman G.T. Merchant, lumber dealer. Fayette 28 Fayette
Lyons Charles Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Marvin A.E. Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
McDonald Jerry Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Montegomery Morgan Merchant, hardware, paint, implements. Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 7/20/1826; m. Nancy Brown 12/25/1846; to FayCo 1863, to Fayette1872.
Mott Aaron J. Merchant, baker and confectioner. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 7/8/1820; m. Sara Young 10/30/1845;
Munson George Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Nefzger Christopher Merchant, grocer Fayette 28 Fayette
Newcomer Daniel L. Mason Fayette 28 Fayette b. NA 7/25/1825; m. Mary a. Jacoby 7/1/1852; to Fayette 1857(Fay. was 2 sm. stores & a few houses).
Noble R.D. Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Noland W. Jeweler Fayette 28 Fayette
Ordway A.S. Craftsman, harnes maker Fayette 28 Fayette
Orvis James R. Photogrpher Fayette 28 Fayette b. PA 5/22/1820; m. Lucy H. Heath 10/28/1858;
Owen George Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Pain Cortes Unlisted, retired. Fayette 28 Fayette
Palmer D.D. Lawyer Fayette 28 Fayette
Pangburn M.W. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Pangburn F.A. Teacher Fayette 28 Fayette
Parker C.C. Physician Fayette 28 Fayette
Parsons George Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Patterson Charles Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Peebles Will Clerk Fayette 28 Fayette
Peebles R.W. Pastor, M.E. Church Fayette 28 Fayette
Percy J.P. Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Pierce Giseon Unlisted, retired. Fayette 28 Fayette
Potter W.L. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Rhoades John Druggist Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng 4/24/1836; m. Ruvina M. Cragin 1/2/1867; to Fayette 1860; owns 459 acres.
Robertson William H. Carpenter, builder Fayette 28 Fayette b. Oh 6/10/1842; m. Agnes E. Miller 1871; member of firm of West and Robertson.
Robertson George Merchant, implements, machinery. Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 6/8/1838; m. Susan G. Cowles 1/1/1863; to Fayette abt 1868.
Robertson S.H. Unlisted, retired. Fayette 28 Fayette
Rogers Benjamine Blacksmith Fayette 28 Fayette
Sanford M.C. Railroad, telegraph operator, station agent Fayette 28 Fayette
Schoonmaker David Dealer, stock Fayette 28 Fayette
Scobey Z.D. Postmaster Fayette 28 Fayette
Scobey C.R.A. Railroad, postal clerk Fayette 28 Fayette
Scobey George Rairroad, express agent, merchant Fayette 28 Fayette
Seeley D.R. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Shoemaker P.O. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Smith George A. Livery, feed, sale stable Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 12/3/1825; to Fayette 1858; unmarried.
Snider J.R. Merchant, grocer Fayette 28 Fayette
Sperry M.C. Agent Fayette 28 Fayette
Sperry Charles W. Merchant, general, hardware, dry goods. Fayette 28 Sumner b. NY 1847; m. Belle Franklin 1869;to Fayette 1857; owns 400 acres.
Stanley A.H. Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Strong A.H. Unlisted, retired Fayette 28 Fayette
Sweet E.S. Clerk Fayette 28 Fayette
Sweet Hiram Dealer, sheep, stock, land speculation. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 11/5/1827; m. Dianna Sweet 1853; to Fayette 1855.
Tobin James Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
tTrue N.S. Railroad, conductor Fayette 28 Fayette
Van Scoder Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Vansychle C.V. Loborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Vines D. Unlisted Fayette 28 Fayette
Wakefield Jacob Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Ward C.S. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Ware John Fayette marshal Fayette 28 Fayette
Waterbury Hiram W. Merchant, drugs and books Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 11/24/ 1811; m. Marilla Crissey 7/14/1834; to Fayette 1857; postmaster 1861-1873.
Waterbury Luther W. Merchant, drugs and books Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 4/7/1843; m. Mary L. rust 3/3/1863; partner with father Hiram.
Weaver John News, worker at "Fayette News" Fayette 28 Fayette
Webb Luther Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Wenrich D. Pastor, United Brethren Fayette 28 Fayette
West Charles C. Carpenter, builder Fayette 28 Fayette b. ME 9/17/1827; m. amira R. Maxey 9/17/1852; to Fayette 1855, contracted to build College Hall, built 3rd frame house in Fayette.
White Abe Craftsman, shoemaker Fayette 28 Fayette
Whitney P.B. Capitalist Fayette 28 Fayette
Whitney W.A. Carpenter Fayette 28 Fayette
Whitney William V. Dealer, grain, Marvin Elevator; Bullock/Whitney Grocers Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 3/26/1842; to Fayette 1875
Wilertan C. Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Winrott A.E. News, Freer & Winrott, "Fayette News" Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 9/13/1852; m. Josephine Fitzgibbons 9/30/1876; to FayCo 1856.
Winston Alexander Farmer and wagon maker Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 1/26/1829; m. Erva A. Bent 1849; to WestUnion 1851 (four houses, Fay. wild uncultivated land).
Winston John Laborer Fayette 28 Fayette
Wood G.F. Teacher Fayette 28 Fayette
Andrus Daniel P. Farmer Westfield 14 West Albany b. NY 11/14/1835; m. Mary E. Cheever 1862; to Albany Area 1850.
Ash Edwin D. Farmer, stock raiser. Westfield 5 West Union b. MD 3/17/1822; m. Matilda Cave 1845; To County 1855; 300 acres.
Ashby Job Farmer Westfield 18 Fayette b. OH 10/16/1825; m. Ellen Cave 1847; to County 1853; 385 acres.
Ball Joel Saloon Keeper Westfield 20 Fayette b. JY 1/2/1816; m. Lydia Isler 1836; to Smithfield Twp 1861, to Westfield 1870; Democrat.
Barkuff George Farmer Westfield 17 Fayette
Barkuff J. Farmer Westfield 17 Fayette
Bass Sandy Farmer Westfield 9 Fayette
Betts Samuel T. Farmer, tenant Westfield 24 Fayette b. NY 9/15/1833; m. Helen Hathaway 2/22/1855;
Boughey W.A. Farmer Westfield 19 Fayette
Brelsford S Farmer Westfield 30 Fayette
Brown Aaron Farmer Westfield 31 Fayette
Burget Eli Farmer Westfield 20 Fayette
Burns Levi Carpenter Westfield 14 West Albany
Butler Harrison Farmer Westfield 5 West Union b. OH 10/26/1815; m. amanda Gist 1839; to County 1850 made claim built cabin; 324 acres.
Cavanaugh J. Farmer Westfield 34 Fayette
Chamberland E.B., Farmer Westfield 17 Fayette
Churchill A. Farmer Westfield 28 Fayette
Churchill B. Farmer Westfield 28 Fayette
Clark Ira Farmer Westfield 15 Fayette
Collins J. Farmer Westfield 15 Fayette
Conrad L.D. Farmer Westfield 31 Fayette
Cook J. Farmer, teneant Westfield 32 Fayette
Cornish A. Farmer Westfield 3 West Union
Cornish D.N. Farmer Westfield 3 West Union
Covey Merritt Farmer Westfield 5 Fayette
Cowles Albert Farmer Westfield 25 Fayette
Cowles N.S. Well driller Westfield 26 Fayette
Craft L. Farmer Westfield 8 Fayette
Craft G. Laboer Westfield 29 Fayette
Crowell Pliny T. Farmer, stock raiser Westfield 8 Fayette b. NY 11/3/1823; m. Elizabeth Strong 1850; to County 1857, to farm 1860, 215 acres.
Cullins W. Farmer Westfield 1 West Union
Cunningham F. Laborer Westfield 19 Fayette
Dailey R. Farmer Westfield 14 West Union
Doland A. Farmer Westfield 15 West Albany
Doland James Farmer Westfield 15 West Union
Doland John Farmer Westfield 14 West Albany
Dunham Azariah Farmer Westfield 7 Fayette b. PA 11/5/1831; m. Caroline Ballard 1856; to County 1850, 240 acres; m. Mary Cowles 1875.
Durfey Dresden Farmer Westfield 13 Lima
Durfey F. Miller Westfield 13 Lima
Durfey R.H. Miller Westfield 13 Lima
Earle G.R. Farmer Westfield 14 West Albany
Earle J.J. Miller Westfield 14 West Albany
Earle R. Miller, postmaster Westfield 14 West Albany
Elmer J.W. Farmer Westfield 18 Fayette
Elphic J. Farmer Westfield 18 Fayette
Epps Jesse Farmer Westfield 16 Fayette
Epps Joel J. Farmer Westfield 8 Fayette b. GA 1820; m. Melinda Bass 1841; to County 1853, 108 acres.
Epps Lem Farmer Westfield 16 Fayette
Evans Chas Farmer Westfield 14 Lima
Evans O. Farmer Westfield 14 Lima
Fallet Chas Laborer Westfield 29 Fayette
Fann John Farmer Westfield 17 Fayette
Fauser Johanas Farmer Westfield 14 West Albany
Fauzer John M. Weaver Westfield 14 West Albany b. Germany 1825; m. Louisa Kerhuzie 1852; to West Union 1856, to Albany 1862.
Felkey L.H. Laborer Westfield 29 Fayette
Finch Gilbert B. Farmer Westfield 7 Fayette b. MI 11/30/1837; m. Jane M. Ash 1867; to County 1866.
Flynn M. Farmer Westfield 2 West Albany
Foley Thomas Farmer Westfield 1 Lima b. Ireland 11/10/1820; m. Margaret Dempsey; to County 1856, 120 acres.
Fortney Sam Farmer Westfield 13 Lima
Fussell Martin Farmer Westfield 36 Fayette
Butler Loren Farmer, mason Westifled 9 Fayette b. NY 4/10/1822; m. Harriet Eastman 1824; to County 1855.
Gates Rufus Laborer Westifled 29 Fayette
Gill Allen Farmer Westifled 6 West Union
Gill Thomas Farmer Westifled 6 West Union
Graf Peter Farmer Westifled 23 West Albany
Graham John Farmer Westifled 9 Fayette
Graham Thomas Farmer Westifled 16 Fayette
Graves L. Farmer Westifled 27 Fayette
Greenwell George Farmer Westifled 35 Fayette b. Eng 2/18/1818; m. Mary Morras 1842; to County 1856, few houses in WU or Fay; to farm 1865, 120 acres.
Gregorey Elijah Miller, Gregory & Holmes Westifled 29 Fayette b. IN 2/20/1826; m. Elizabeth C. Uhler 1853; to County 1855 as miller; process 12k bushels grain @$8k.
Hamlin A.H. Farmer Westifled 33 Fayette
Hastings T. Farmer Westifled 24 Lima
Helms G.L. Farmer Westifled 12 Lima
Helms S.C. Farmer Westifled 12 Lima
Helms S.D. Farmer Westifled 12 Lima
Hensely R. Farmer Westifled 14 West Albany
Hensley Andrew J. Farmer, Lima Postmaster 1866-1877 Westifled 13 Lima b. MO 12/3/1837; m. Loretta Smith 1858, to County 1843 with father; brother Daniel first white born in County.
Hill G. Farmer Westifled 11 West Albany
Homewood Isaac Farmer Westifled 35 Fayette b. Eng 12/5/1829; m. Sarah Dean 1854; to County 1866; 305 acres.
Hubbard E. Miller Westifled 13 Lima
Hubbel M.S. Farmer Westifled 21 Fayette
Hutchenson John Farmer Westifled 10 West Albany
Hutchinson J.C. Farmer Westifled 16 West Albany
Jennings Enos Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette
Johnson A. Farmer Westifled 32 Fayette
Jones John Farmer Westifled 20 Fayette
Kelley Edward Farmer Westifled 30 Fayette
Kholer Charles Farmer Westifled 20 Fayette
Kholer Christine Farmer Westifled 20 Fayette
Kholer G. Farmer Westifled 20 Fayette
Killerlain M. Farmer Westifled 36 Fayette
Killerlain Tim Farmer Westifled 36 Fayette
King Truman Farmer Westifled 20 Fayette
Lacy C. Farmer Westifled 13 West Union
Lambert G. Farmer Westifled 6 Fayette
Langerman Fred Farmer Westifled 27 Fayette
Launders Charles Farmer Westifled 1 West Union
Launders S. Farmer Westifled 1 West Union
Luce Sam Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette
Luce Stephen Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette
Luce Wallace Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette
Lynch M. Farmer Westifled 19 Fayette
Marvin Hiram Miller, saw and feed Westifled 23 Fayette b. NY 11/1806; m. Abigail Taylor 1826; to Albany area 1854, built mill Frog Hollow Creek, moved mill mile up Volga from Albany; 200 acres; son Joseph H.
Marvin Joseph H. Miller, saw and feed Westifled 23 Fayette b. MI 2/28/1853; m. Amelia L. Turner 1873; son Charlie H. b. 1873; mill partner with father Hiram; would move into Fayette, start Marvin's Mill, N. of bridge.
Masquart Nicolas C. Farmer Westifled 9 Fayette b. France 11/2/1836; m. Laura Mayville 1864; to county 1859.
Mathews Amos Farmer Westifled 20 Fayette
Mathews K. Farmer Westifled 20 Fayette
Matsell R.E. Blacksmith, Albany Westifled 14 West Albany
Maxfield S. Farmer Westifled 16 Fayette
McGree Joseph Farmer Westifled 25 Fayette b. NY; m Elizabeth Weir 1842; to County 1850, 400 acres.
McNaul James Farmer Westifled 31 Fayette
Metzgar Albert E. Farmer Westifled 31 Fayette b. Oh; m. Anna Bailey 1871; to county 1860; 120 acres.
Meyers Eli Farmer Westifled 12 Lima
Montgromery Ed Farmer Westifled 32 Fayette
Moore J.R. Farmer Westifled 16 Fayette
Morris S.W. Farmer Westifled 11 Fayette
Mosier M. Brewer Westifled 20 Fayette
Myers Daniel Farmer Westifled 17 Fayette
Nefzger Simon Merchant, general, in Albany Westifled 14 West Albany b. Germany 11/20/1821; m. Christina Kuhuzie 1845; to Albany 1859; 230 acres.
Nicholas Dennis Farmer Westifled Fayette
Nichols Dennis Farmer Westifled 17 Fayette
Norton E. Farmer Westifled 31 Fayette
Oelberg John P. Merchant, taylor, Albany Westifled 14 West Albany b. Germany 1/6/1822; m. Elizabeth Betts 1857; to Albany 1857, 120 acres; postmaster 1868-1878.
Orr John Farmer, stock dealer Westifled 21 Fayette b. 9/1/1837 Canada; m. Martha J. Douglass 1860; to County 1857, 230 acres; biggest stock dealer @ $70-90k/yr; Democrat.
Owens J.R. Farmer Westifled 19 Fayette
Pangburn William Farmer Westifled Fayette
Parker T.R. Farmer Westifled 23 West Albany
Parker T.T. Farmer Westifled 25 Fayette
Patterson R. Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette
Patterson T. Farmer Westifled 25 Fayette
Perkins Reuben Farmer Westifled 14 West Albany
Peters John Farmer Westifled 2 West Union
Plank George H. Farmer Westifled 10 West Albany b. NY 2/23/1826; m. Delilah Luse 1873; m. Mary H. Hill 1874.
Preston I. Farmer Westifled Fayette
Proctor Daniel Farmer Westifled 18 Fayette
Ray Louis Farmer Westifled 2 West Union
Ray L. Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette
Reeves Levi Farmer Westifled 27 Fayette
Rice William Farmer Westifled 13 Lima
Richmond L. Farmer Westifled 14 West Albany
Robertson Jas. E. Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette b. KY 4/19/1821; m. Jane E. Alexander 1842; to Westfield Twp 1849; Fayette merchant 1860-65.
Rogers C.B. Farmer Westifled 24 Lima
Rogers Niles Farmer Westifled 13 Lima
Rogers N. Farmer Westifled 15 West Albanby
Rogers S. Farmer Westifled 13 Lima
Rogers D. Mason Westifled 29 Fayette
Seber George Farmer Westifled 15 West Albany
Seeger J. Farmer Westifled 10 West Albany
Shadder C.T. Farmer Westifled 10 West Albany
Shaffer David Carpenter and joiner Westifled 9 Fayette b. PA 1829; m. Jane E. Pemberton 1852; came to Fayette 1857, worked trade; farmed 1873, 80 acres.
Sheppard F.M. Farmer Westifled 13 Lima
Sheppard G.M. Farmer Westifled 12 Lima
Smart J. Farmer Westifled 2 West Union
Smart George W. Farmer and mason Westifled 2 West Union b. NY 1/19/1824 m. Nancy Loughrin 1852; to County 1857; worked on first WU Courthouse 1857, and second 1874.
Smith C. Farmer Westifled 2 West Albany
Smith E. Farmer Westifled 5 Fayette
Soloman W. Farmer Westifled 2 West Albany
Sparry J.B. Farmer Westifled Fayette
Stearns H.J. Farmer Westifled 11 West Albany
Stearns J. Farmer Westifled 11 West Albany
Stearns S.W. Farmer Westifled 1 Lima
Stearns Winslow Farmer Westifled 1 Lima b. VT 12/6/1824; m. Phebe L. Kent 1852; to Lima farm when wild land/timber, 202 acres; surveyor, asssessor.
Steel Jacob Farmer Westifled 13 Lima
Talbott T.R. Farmer Westifled 13 Lima
Thorp A.J. Farmer Westifled 2 West Albany
Tupper A.J. Farmer Westifled 4 West Union
Twitchel D.W. Farmer, stock raiser Westifled 5 West Union
Valentine R.T. Farmer Westifled 22 West Albany
Walker D.J. Farmer Westifled 22 Fayette
Weitman A. Farmer Westifled 29 Fayette
White E. Farmer Westifled 8 Fayette
White S. Farmer Westifled 19 Fayette
Whitely H. Farmer Westifled 35 Fayette
Whitley George L. Farmer Westifled 26 Fayette b. 12/4/1799 VT; m. Sarah Riggs; to Linn Co 1844, to Fay Co 1850; 320 acres.
Whitley George Farmer Westifled 26 Fayette m. Lucy T. Lumsden; lived on home farm of George L.
Widger Eli Insurance agent Westifled 14 West Albany
Widger Peter Mail Carrier Westifled 14 West Albany
Wing Ed Blacksmith, Albany Westifled 14 West Albany
Woolsey R.D. Farmer Westifled 7 Fayette
Wright Joseph Farmer, stock raiser Westifled 16 Fayette b. Eng 8/31/1821; m. Alice Heath 1849; to county 1854, 216 acres, 50 cattle, 100 hogs.
Wroe Joseph Farmer Westifled 10 West Albany
Yack Charles Farmer Westifled 7 Fayette
Yates A.C. Farmer Westifled 34 Fayette

Westfield Township, Fayette Co., Iowa in 1878
Occupations listed in "1878 History of Fayette County" for Westfield Township. The men in the town of Fayette are listed first followed by men out on the farms and also some in West Albany and Lima. On another page, the Fayette residence have been isolated out. Both of these villages has many other merchants and craftsmen in them, thus the biography list in the 1878 History of Fayette County is not complete for any areas. There were 382 individuals mentioned in Westfield Twp. The list includes West Albany and Lima, and surrounding area. (Go back up to Surnames)

Occupation Name Given Township Section PostOffice Information

Agent Lockwood J.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Agent Sperry M.C. Fayette 28 Fayette
Attorney Aylesworth F.M. Fayette 28 Fayette
Attorney Hollenback A.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Attorney Hoyt W.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Attorney, loan broker, land agent Callender AlbertW Fayette 28 Fayette b. Luserne Co. Penn 12/27/1838, to Ill 1854, to IA 1856, to Fayette 1866, JP 1869-75, Town Clerk 1871-1878.
Banker Davis Daniel Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 5/25/1826; m. CharlotteOBruce 6/16/1856; to Fayette 1874.
Blacksmith Adams L.I. Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith Barden aAugust Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith Buch O. Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith Hughs W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith Knight A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith Knight John Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith Lane Charles Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith Rogers Benjamine Fayette 28 Fayette
Blacksmith, Albany Matsell R.E. Westifled 14 West Albany
Blacksmith, Albany Wing Ed Westifled 14 West Albany
Brewer Mosier M. Westifled 20 Fayette
Capitalist Whitney P.B. Fayette 28 Fayette
Capitalist, dealer in stocks Hendrickson Saul Fayette 28 Fayette
Capitlist Coff sidney Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Anderson Uriah Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Bullock Martin Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Burch William Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Burget John Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Burns Levi Westfield 14 West Albany
Carpenter Cole O.C. Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Comstock Isaac Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Goodrich A.N. Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Hayward Enos Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Marvin A.E. Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Noble R.D. Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Owen George Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Parsons George Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Percy J.P. Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Stanley A.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter Whitney W.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Carpenter and joiner Shaffer David Westifled 9 Fayette b. PA 1829; m. Jane E. Pemberton 1852; came to Fayette 1857, worked trade; farmed 1873, 80 acres.
Carpenter, builder Robertson William H. Fayette 28 Fayette b. Oh 6/10/1842; m. Agnes E. Miller 1871; member of firm of West and Robertson.
Carpenter, builder West Charles C. Fayette 28 Fayette b. ME 9/17/1827; m. amira R. Maxey 9/17/1852; to Fayette 1855, contracted to build College Hall, built 3rd frame house in Fayette.
Carpenter, joiner Gaige Henery B. Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 10/16/1829; m. Eliz A. Kelly 1/29/1873; to FayCo1869.
Clerk Freese Peter Fayette 28 Fayette
Clerk Gaynor E.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Clerk Gibbs Runy Fayette 28 Fayette
Clerk Kingman W.E. Fayette 28 Fayette
Clerk Peebles Will Fayette 28 Fayette
Clerk Sweet E.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Clerk, salesman Boyce W.F. Fayette 28 Fayette
Cooper Gurley John Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, broom maker Churchill S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, brrom maker Kidder J.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, chair maker Jones F. Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, harnes maker Ordway A.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, harness maker Derby William H. Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 8/27/1823; m. MiraESmith 09/1845; to Fayette 1857.
Craftsman, harness maker Francisco F. Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, painter Esty Charles Fayette 28 Fayette b. VT 12/29/1842; m. Emily Stowell 1862; to Fayette 1868.
Craftsman, shoemaker Emmons E.R. Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, shoemaker Fowells John Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, shoemaker Fowells Thomas Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng. 6/12/1827; m. Margaret Cook, 12/12/1850; school director.
Craftsman, shoemaker Gaynor William H. Fayette 28 Fayette b. Ireland 1/22/1828; m. Jennie C. Mealley 1864; to FayCo 1865
Craftsman, shoemaker White Abe Fayette 28 Fayette
Craftsman, tinsmith Howe E.C. Fayette 28 Fayette
Dealer, grain, Marvin Elevator; Bullock/Whitney Grocers Whitney William V. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 3/26/1842; to Fayette 1875
Dealer, grain, retired. Duncan T.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Dealer, sheep, stock, land speculation. Sweet Hiram Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 11/5/1827; m. Dianna Sweet 1853; to Fayette 1855.
Dealer, stock Schoonmaker David Fayette 28 Fayette
Dentist Dorman Jerry M. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 11/1842; m. Ella Napier 4/3/1872.
Drayman Borland Wm. Fayette 28 Fayette
Druggist Rhoades John Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng 4/24/1836; m. Ruvina M. Cragin 1/2/1867; to Fayette 1860; owns 459 acres.
Educator, Prof. of Music Burett W.N. Fayette 28 Fayette
Elevator worker, Fayette Garlick Carlton Fayette 28 Fayette
Farmer Andrus Daniel P. Westfield 14 West Albany b. NY 11/14/1835; m. Mary E. Cheever 1862; to Albany Area 1850.
Farmer Ashby Job Westfield 18 Fayette b. OH 10/16/1825; m. Ellen Cave 1847; to County 1853; 385 acres.
Farmer Barkuff George Westfield 17 Fayette
Farmer Barkuff J. Westfield 17 Fayette
Farmer Bass Sandy Westfield 9 Fayette
Farmer Boughey W.A. Westfield 19 Fayette
Farmer Brelsford S Westfield 30 Fayette
Farmer Brown Aaron Westfield 31 Fayette
Farmer Burget Eli Westfield 20 Fayette
Farmer Butler Harrison Westfield 5 West Union b. OH 10/26/1815; m. amanda Gist 1839; to County 1850 made claim built cabin; 324 acres.
Farmer Cavanaugh J. Westfield 34 Fayette
Farmer Chamberland E.B., Westfield 17 Fayette
Farmer Churchill A. Westfield 28 Fayette
Farmer Churchill B. Westfield 28 Fayette
Farmer Clark Ira Westfield 15 Fayette
Farmer Collins J. Westfield 15 Fayette
Farmer Conrad L.D. Westfield 31 Fayette
Farmer Cornish A. Westfield 3 West Union
Farmer Cornish D.N. Westfield 3 West Union
Farmer Covey Merritt Westfield 5 Fayette
Farmer Cowles Albert Westfield 25 Fayette
Farmer Craft L. Westfield 8 Fayette
Farmer Cullins W. Westfield 1 West Union
Farmer Dailey R. Westfield 14 West Union
Farmer Davidson Thomas Fayette 28 Fayette
Farmer Doland A. Westfield 15 West Albany
Farmer Doland James Westfield 15 West Union
Farmer Doland John Westfield 14 West Albany
Farmer Dunham Azariah Westfield 7 Fayette b. PA 11/5/1831; m. Caroline Ballard 1856; to County 1850, 240 acres; m. Mary Cowles 1875.
Farmer Durfey Dresden Westfield 13 Lima
Farmer Earle G.R. Westfield 14 West Albany
Farmer Elmer J.W. Westfield 18 Fayette
Farmer Elphic J. Westfield 18 Fayette
Farmer Emmery B.Z. Fayette 28 Fayette
Farmer Epps Jesse Westfield 16 Fayette
Farmer Epps Joel J. Westfield 8 Fayette b. GA 1820; m. Melinda Bass 1841; to County 1853, 108 acres.
Farmer Epps Lem Westfield 16 Fayette
Farmer Evans Chas Westfield 14 Lima
Farmer Evans O. Westfield 14 Lima
Farmer Fann John Westfield 17 Fayette
Farmer Fauser Johanas Westfield 14 West Albany
Farmer Finch Gilbert B. Westfield 7 Fayette b. MI 11/30/1837; m. Jane M. Ash 1867; to County 1866.
Farmer Flynn M. Westfield 2 West Albany
Farmer Foley Thomas Westfield 1 Lima b. Ireland 11/10/1820; m. Margaret Dempsey; to County 1856, 120 acres.
Farmer Fortney Sam Westfield 13 Lima
Farmer Fussell Martin Westfield 36 Fayette
Farmer Gill Allen Westifled 6 West Union
Farmer Gill Thomas Westifled 6 West Union
Farmer Graf Peter Westifled 23 West Albany
Farmer Graham John Westifled 9 Fayette
Farmer Graham Thomas Westifled 16 Fayette
Farmer Graves L. Westifled 27 Fayette
Farmer Greenwell George Westifled 35 Fayette b. Eng 2/18/1818; m. Mary Morras 1842; to County 1856, few houses in WU or Fay; to farm 1865, 120 acres.
Farmer Hamlin A.H. Westifled 33 Fayette
Farmer Hastings T. Westifled 24 Lima
Farmer Helms G.L. Westifled 12 Lima
Farmer Helms S.C. Westifled 12 Lima
Farmer Helms S.D. Westifled 12 Lima
Farmer Hensely R. Westifled 14 West Albany
Farmer Hill G. Westifled 11 West Albany
Farmer Homewood Isaac Westifled 35 Fayette b. Eng 12/5/1829; m. Sarah Dean 1854; to County 1866; 305 acres.
Farmer Hubbel M.S. Westifled 21 Fayette
Farmer Hutchenson John Westifled 10 West Albany
Farmer Hutchinson J.C. Westifled 16 West Albany
Farmer Jennings Enos Westifled 29 Fayette
Farmer Johnson A. Westifled 32 Fayette
Farmer Jones John Westifled 20 Fayette
Farmer Kelley Edward Westifled 30 Fayette
Farmer Kholer Charles Westifled 20 Fayette
Farmer Kholer Christine Westifled 20 Fayette
Farmer Kholer G. Westifled 20 Fayette
Farmer Killerlain M. Westifled 36 Fayette
Farmer Killerlain Tim Westifled 36 Fayette
Farmer King Truman Westifled 20 Fayette
Farmer Lacy C. Westifled 13 West Union
Farmer Lambert G. Westifled 6 Fayette
Farmer Langerman Fred Westifled 27 Fayette
Farmer Launders Charles Westifled 1 West Union
Farmer Launders S. Westifled 1 West Union
Farmer Luce Sam Westifled 29 Fayette
Farmer Luce Stephen Westifled 29 Fayette
Farmer Luce Wallace Westifled 29 Fayette
Farmer Lyman A.E. Fayette 28 Fayette
Farmer Lyman C.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Farmer Lynch M. Westifled 19 Fayette
Farmer Masquart Nicolas C. Westifled 9 Fayette b. France 11/2/1836; m. Laura Mayville 1864; to county 1859.
Farmer Mathews Amos Westifled 20 Fayette
Farmer Mathews K. Westifled 20 Fayette
Farmer Maxfield S. Westifled 16 Fayette
Farmer McGree Joseph Westifled 25 Fayette b. NY; m Elizabeth Weir 1842; to County 1850, 400 acres.
Farmer McNaul James Westifled 31 Fayette
Farmer Metzgar Albert E. Westifled 31 Fayette b. Oh; m. Anna Bailey 1871; to county 1860; 120 acres.
Farmer Meyers Eli Westifled 12 Lima
Farmer Montgromery Ed Westifled 32 Fayette
Farmer Moore J.R. Westifled 16 Fayette
Farmer Morris S.W. Westifled 11 Fayette
Farmer Myers Daniel Westifled 17 Fayette
Farmer Nicholas Dennis Westifled Fayette
Farmer Nichols Dennis Westifled 17 Fayette
Farmer Norton E. Westifled 31 Fayette
Farmer Owens J.R. Westifled 19 Fayette
Farmer Pangburn William Westifled Fayette
Farmer Parker T.R. Westifled 23 West Albany
Farmer Parker T.T. Westifled 25 Fayette
Farmer Patterson R. Westifled 29 Fayette
Farmer Patterson T. Westifled 25 Fayette
Farmer Perkins Reuben Westifled 14 West Albany
Farmer Peters John Westifled 2 West Union
Farmer Plank George H. Westifled 10 West Albany b. NY 2/23/1826; m. Delilah Luse 1873; m. Mary H. Hill 1874.
Farmer Preston I. Westifled Fayette
Farmer Proctor Daniel Westifled 18 Fayette
Farmer Ray Louis Westifled 2 West Union
Farmer Ray L. Westifled 29 Fayette
Farmer Reeves Levi Westifled 27 Fayette
Farmer Rice William Westifled 13 Lima
Farmer Richmond L. Westifled 14 West Albany
Farmer Robertson Jas. E. Westifled 29 Fayette b. KY 4/19/1821; m. Jane E. Alexander 1842; to Westfield Twp 1849; Fayette merchant 1860-65.
Farmer Rogers C.B. Westifled 24 Lima
Farmer Rogers Niles Westifled 13 Lima
Farmer Rogers N. Westifled 15 West Albanby
Farmer Rogers S. Westifled 13 Lima
Farmer Seber George Westifled 15 West Albany
Farmer Seeger J. Westifled 10 West Albany
Farmer Shadder C.T. Westifled 10 West Albany
Farmer Sheppard F.M. Westifled 13 Lima
Farmer Sheppard G.M. Westifled 12 Lima
Farmer Smart J. Westifled 2 West Union
Farmer Smith C. Westifled 2 West Albany
Farmer Smith E. Westifled 5 Fayette
Farmer Soloman W. Westifled 2 West Albany
Farmer Sparry J.B. Westifled Fayette
Farmer Stearns H.J. Westifled 11 West Albany
Farmer Stearns J. Westifled 11 West Albany
Farmer Stearns S.W. Westifled 1 Lima
Farmer Stearns Winslow Westifled 1 Lima b. VT 12/6/1824; m. Phebe L. Kent 1852; to Lima farm when wild land/timber, 202 acres; surveyor, asssessor.
Farmer Steel Jacob Westifled 13 Lima
Farmer Talbott T.R. Westifled 13 Lima
Farmer Thorp A.J. Westifled 2 West Albany
Farmer Tupper A.J. Westifled 4 West Union
Farmer Valentine R.T. Westifled 22 West Albany
Farmer Walker D.J. Westifled 22 Fayette
Farmer Weitman A. Westifled 29 Fayette
Farmer White E. Westifled 8 Fayette
Farmer White S. Westifled 19 Fayette
Farmer Whitely H. Westifled 35 Fayette
Farmer Whitley George L. Westifled 26 Fayette b. 12/4/1799 VT; m. Sarah Riggs; to Linn Co 1844, to Fay Co 1850; 320 acres.
Farmer Whitley George Westifled 26 Fayette m. Lucy T. Lumsden; lived on home farm of George L.
Farmer Woolsey R.D. Westifled 7 Fayette
Farmer Wroe Joseph Westifled 10 West Albany
Farmer Yack Charles Westifled 7 Fayette
Farmer Yates A.C. Westifled 34 Fayette
Farmer and mason Smart George W. Westifled 2 West Union b. NY 1/19/1824 m. Nancy Loughrin 1852; to County 1857; worked on first WU Courthouse 1857, and second 1874.
Farmer and wagon maker Winston Alexander Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 1/26/1829; m. Erva A. Bent 1849; to WestUnion 1851 (four houses, Fay. wild uncultivated land).
Farmer, Lima Postmaster 1866-1877 Hensley Andrew J. Westifled 13 Lima b. MO 12/3/1837; m. Loretta Smith 1858, to County 1843 with father; brother Daniel first white born in County.
Farmer, mason Butler Loren Westifled 9 Fayette b. NY 4/10/1822; m. Harriet Eastman 1824; to County 1855.
Farmer, stock dealer Orr John Westifled 21 Fayette b. 9/1/1837 Canada; m. Martha J. Douglass 1860; to County 1857, 230 acres; biggest stock dealer @ $70-90k/yr; Democrat.
Farmer, stock raiser Crowell Pliny T. Westfield 8 Fayette b. NY 11/3/1823; m. Elizabeth Strong 1850; to County 1857, to farm 1860, 215 acres.
Farmer, stock raiser Twitchel D.W. Westifled 5 West Union
Farmer, stock raiser Wright Joseph Westifled 16 Fayette b. Eng 8/31/1821; m. Alice Heath 1849; to county 1854, 216 acres, 50 cattle, 100 hogs.
Farmer, stock raiser. Ash Edwin D. Westfield 5 West Union b. MD 3/17/1822; m. Matilda Cave 1845; To County 1855; 300 acres.
Farmer, tenant Betts Samuel T. Westfield 24 Fayette b. NY 9/15/1833; m. Helen Hathaway 2/22/1855;
Farmer, teneant Cook J. Westfield 32 Fayette
Fayette constable Allen Harrison Fayette 28 Fayette
Fayette marshal Ware John Fayette 28 Fayette
Insurance agent Everts H.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Insurance agent Widger Eli Westifled 14 West Albany
Jeweler Boyce J.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Jeweler Noland W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Justice of the Peace Brunson H.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laboer Craft G. Westfield 29 Fayette
Laborer Alexander Richard Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Barber F.M. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Briggs Henry Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Burmell Wm Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Cavanaugh Ed. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Close Al Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Close Joseph Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Coffenger J.M. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Crawley Daniel Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Cunningham F. Westfield 19 Fayette
Laborer Devlin P.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Elliott Charles Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Fallet Chas Westfield 29 Fayette
Laborer Felkey L.H. Westfield 29 Fayette
Laborer Fryer John Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Furgeson D.M. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Furry F.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Gates D. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Gates Rufus Westifled 29 Fayette
Laborer Hancock George Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Harrison H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer McDonald Jerry Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Munson George Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Pangburn M.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Patterson Charles Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Potter W.L. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Seeley D.R. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Shoemaker P.O. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Tobin James Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Van Scoder Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Wakefield Jacob Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Ward C.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Webb Luther Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Wilertan C. Fayette 28 Fayette
Laborer Winston John Fayette 28 Fayette
Lawyer Palmer D.D. Fayette 28 Fayette
Livery Holmes Fred Fayette 28 Fayette
Livery, feed, sale stable Smith George A. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 12/3/1825; to Fayette 1858; unmarried.
Loborer Burton A.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Loborer Holmes Clarence Fayette 28 Fayette
Loborer Vansychle C.V. Fayette 28 Fayette
Mail Carrier Widger Peter Westifled 14 West Albany
Manufacturer, washing machines Comstock George E. Fayette 28 Fayette b. Mich 10/30/1839; m. Anna Cramer 1868; to Fayette 1858.
Mason Bray W.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Mason Hammond E. Fayette 28 Fayette
Mason Hunt Reuben, Sr. Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855
Mason Hunt Washington Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855, son of Reuben; farmer in NB in later years.
Mason Hunt Thomas Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855, son of Reuben; high school teacher in Delhi.
Mason Newcomer Daniel L. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NA 7/25/1825; m. Mary a. Jacoby 7/1/1852; to Fayette 1857(Fay. was 2 sm. stores & a few houses).
Mason Rogers D. Westifled 29 Fayette
Merchant Burch E.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant Gaynor Robert Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant Hulbert C.E. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant Lamb Elmer Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, baker and confectioner. Mott Aaron J. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 7/8/1820; m. Sara Young 10/30/1845;
Merchant, bboks, stationers, notions. Donaldson Charles A. Fayette 28 Fayette b. KY 1/15/1840; m. Lizzi Boughey Farrington; to Fayette 1877.
Merchant, dealer hardwear and implements. Fussel David E. Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 10/30/1822; m. Rachel Jennings 3/6/1846; to FayCo 1840, owns 1k acres; to Fay 1876; Fussell Bros.
Merchant, dealer, buttter and eggs Barnard R.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, dealer, hardware, paints, farm implements Budd Jesse E. Fayette 28 Fayette b. 3/27/1831, Schodack, NY; m. Katie E. Mallow, 10/12/1859, to Smithfield 1860, to Fayette 1872
Merchant, drugs and books Waterbury Hiram W. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 11/24/ 1811; m. Marilla Crissey 7/14/1834; to Fayette 1857; postmaster 1861-1873.
Merchant, drugs and books Waterbury Luther W. Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 4/7/1843; m. Mary L. rust 3/3/1863; partner with father Hiram.
Merchant, furniture dealer and maker, undertaker Hunt W.E. Fayette 28 Fayette b. Eng; to Fayette 1855, son of Reuben, farmer in later years.
Merchant, general Caward James J. Fayette 28 Fayette b. OntarioCoNY, 3/19/1847; m. Ella A. Crossman, 1870; to Fayette 1875.
Merchant, general Lichtenstein E.M. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 3/1/1847; m. Eliza A. Raesley 3/8/ 1876; to Fayette 1875.
Merchant, general, hardware, dry goods. Sperry Charles W. Fayette 28 Sumner b. NY 1847; m. Belle Franklin 1869;to Fayette 1857; owns 400 acres.
Merchant, general, in Albany Nefzger Simon Westifled 14 West Albany b. Germany 11/20/1821; m. Christina Kuhuzie 1845; to Albany 1859; 230 acres.
Merchant, grocer Edmunds G.R. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, grocer Nefzger Christopher Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, grocer Snider J.R. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, groceries Bullock Frank Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, hardware and machinery Fussel Adam Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, hardware, paint, implements. Montegomery Morgan Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 7/20/1826; m. Nancy Brown 12/25/1846; to FayCo 1863, to Fayette1872.
Merchant, implements, machinery. Robertson George Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 6/8/1838; m. Susan G. Cowles 1/1/1863; to Fayette abt 1868.
Merchant, lumber dealer. Lyman G.T. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, meat market proprietor Holmes C.O. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, meat market, proprietor Bedell Henry Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, retired Boyce J.E. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, retired Doud O.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Merchant, taylor, Albany Oelberg John P. Westifled 14 West Albany b. Germany 1/6/1822; m. Elizabeth Betts 1857; to Albany 1857, 120 acres; postmaster 1868-1878.
Miller Durfey F. Westfield 13 Lima
Miller Durfey R.H. Westfield 13 Lima
Miller Earle J.J. Westfield 14 West Albany
Miller Holmes Allen Fayette 28 Fayette
Miller Holmes E. Fayette 28 Fayette
Miller Hubbard E. Westifled 13 Lima
Miller, Gregory & Holmes Gregorey Elijah Westifled 29 Fayette b. IN 2/20/1826; m. Elizabeth C. Uhler 1853; to County 1855 as miller; process 12k bushels grain @$8k.
Miller, postmaster Earle R. Westfield 14 West Albany
Miller, saw and feed Marvin Hiram Westifled 23 Fayette b. NY 11/1806; m. Abigail Taylor 1826; to Albany area 1854, built mill Frog Hollow Creek, moved mill mile up Volga from Albany; 200 acres; son Joseph H.
Miller, saw and feed Marvin Joseph H. Westifled 23 Fayette b. MI 2/28/1853; m. Amelia L. Turner 1873; son Charlie H. b. 1873; mill partner with father Hiram; would move into Fayette, start Marvin's Mill, N. of bridge.
Mrechant, tailor Cain Fred Fayette 28 Fayette b. Germany, 9/27/1831; m. Wilhelmina Cruger 1855; to Schnectady, NY 1852; to Fayette 1864
News, Fayette Freer Theordore Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 1845; m. Fannie Herrick 12/13/1866; to Fayette 1877.
News, Freer & Winrott, "Fayette News" Winrott A.E. Fayette 28 Fayette b. OH 9/13/1852; m. Josephine Fitzgibbons 9/30/1876; to FayCo 1856.
News, worker at "Fayette News" Weaver John Fayette 28 Fayette
Pastor, M.E. Chruch Burgess C.M. Fayette 28 Fayette
Pastor, M.E. Church Peebles R.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Pastor, United Brethren Wenrich D. Fayette 28 Fayette
Peddler, tin Goodyear William Fayette 28 Fayette
Photogrpher Orvis James R. Fayette 28 Fayette b. PA 5/22/1820; m. Lucy H. Heath 10/28/1858;
Physican, surgeon Alexander Dixon Fayette 28 Fayette b. DeKalbCoNY, 3/24/1822; m. MaryEWentworth, Stonington,CN
Physician Aldrich J.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Physician Parker C.C. Fayette 28 Fayette
Postmaster Scobey Z.D. Fayette 28 Fayette
Proprietor, Fayette House Hotel Canfield Hiram S. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 7/26/1835; m. Emma A. Bowen 1860; to Decorah 1860, to Fayette 1870, stage/express to 1874, bought Hotel.
Railroad Byrne Daniel Fayette 28 Fayette
Railroad Lee R. Fayette 28 Fayette
Railroad, conductor tTrue N.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Railroad, postal clerk Scobey C.R.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Railroad, telegraph operator, station agent Sanford M.C. Fayette 28 Fayette
Rairroad, express agent, merchant Scobey George Fayette 28 Fayette
Real estate, loan, collecting agent. Duncan Alexander Fayette 28 Faeytte b. NY 3/4/1846; m. Sarah B. Scobey, 1876, dau of Z.D.; Hoyt&Ducan Real Estate, Loans, Collecting.
Saloon Keeper Ball Joel Westfield 20 Fayette b. JY 1/2/1816; m. Lydia Isler 1836; to Smithfield Twp 1861, to Westfield 1870; Democrat.
Shoemaker Hess J.J. Fayette 28 Fayette
Surveyor, county Hoyt Charles Fayette 28 Fayette b. CN 10/27/1809; Hoyt & Duncan Real Estate, Loan and Collecting Agents.
Teacher Husband Charles Fayette 28 Fayette
Teacher Pangburn F.A. Fayette 28 Fayette
Teacher Wood G.F. Fayette 28 Fayette
UIU Professor Hurd H.E. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 1844; to Fayette 1867; m. Henrietta Brunson 2/2/1871.
UIU student Bane I.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
UIU student Childs Carol Fayette 28 Fayette
UIU student Colgrove Chauncey Fayette 28 Fayette
UIU, president Bissell J.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Adams Elisah Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Aylesworth W.B Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Aylesworth Wm Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Barnard W.W. Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Briggs Elisha Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Day H.S. Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Estey Warren Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Grannis J.L. Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Harrison J.L. Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Lyons Charles Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted Vines D. Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted, retired Strong A.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted, retired. Pain Cortes Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted, retired. Pierce Giseon Fayette 28 Fayette
Unlisted, retired. Robertson S.H. Fayette 28 Fayette
Veterinary surgeon Benge Wm. Fayette 28 Fayette
Wagon maker Crissy Orson Fayette 28 Fayette
Weaver Fauzer John M. Westfield 14 West Albany b. Germany 1825; m. Louisa Kerhuzie 1852; to West Union 1856, to Albany 1862.
Well driller Cowles N.S. Westfield 26 Fayette
Widow Foote Amoretta E. Fayette 28 Fayette b. NY 5/3/1839; m. Seth foote 1859, maiden name rich; to Fayette 1861.

Frog Hollow--View from the top of the hill leading down to Albany and Lima Hiram Marvin built his first mill on Frog Hollow Creek at the base of the hill in the top of the picture. There was not enough water flowing in the Creek to support good milling, so undaunted he picked up and moved to a mill sight on the Volga which would end up about one mile above the 1860's Albany Bridge. This mill he ran with his son for a number of years until he would trade some land and resources for the property at the north end of the Fayette Bridge, which would then become the sight that most Fayette people think of as "Marvin's MIll."

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