Among the leading stockmen and farmers of the vicinity of Peck the name of our subject holds a prominent position, which is well merited by his excellent endeavors and personal worth. Samuel Porter was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, on September 8, 1867, being the son of William J. and Ellen … Read more
Samuel E. Lowary is an enterprising farmer and stockman, two miles southwest from Melrose, where he took the raw land and has made worthy improvements and also placed himself as one of the substantial men of the community. He handles stock and raises the cereals and his place is a … Read more
Samuel M. Crawford, a farmer and stock raiser, who lives three miles north from Morrow, is one of the substantial men of the section and came to the reservation at its opening, took a farm which he sold later and moved to his present place. He is an upright man, … Read more
Among the leading citizens of the vicinity of Nez Perce, we are constrained to mention the well known and capable gentleman whose name initiates this article. Mr. Eby is one of the shrewdest and most successful business men of the County. He is the owner of much land grouped around … Read more
The following biographies are from An Illustrated History of Northern Idaho, this includes Nez Perce, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties. Biographies can contain a great amount of information on your ancestor. In years past when these books were written many of the many of the people who contributed family … Read more
Samuel J. Markham resides at Gifford and is one of the promoters of the town, being also a progressive and public minded man of wisdom and energy whose assiduous labors have placed him as one of the substantial developers of the country. Mr. Markham has also donated much land for … Read more
This industrious farmer is a man whose example of thrift and wisdom is worthy to be copied by any who would desire to follow the path of progression and success. He, in partnership with his brothers, Solomon and Burt, operates his farm, lying three and one-half miles west from Gifford. … Read more
As a representative farmer of the reservation country, a man of intelligence and worth and a loyal and patriotic citizen of our commonwealth, we chronicle the subject of this article. Samuel Lockridge was born in Warren County, Iowa, on November 9, 1863, being the son of William and Elizabeth J. … Read more
President Roosevelt is said to admire men who “do things.” We feel sure that had he had the opportunity of knowing the subject of this article, he would, for that reason, be well impressed with him. A doughty pioneer, an intrepid Indian fighter, a sociable and generous man, a patriotic … Read more
It is very fitting that among the young men of Nez Perces County, Mr. Utt should be mentioned as one of the capable, enterprising and progressive ones, whose labors have done much to assist in the up building of the County. Rufus W. Utt was born in Jersey County, Illinois, … Read more