A promoter of the industrial development of Nez Perces County and a man of enterprise and intelligence, the subject of this article is worthy of representation in the history of his County, being also a man of integrity and excellent standing among his fellows. George G. Stevens was born in … Read more
It was in a very early day that Mr. Gilland found the “Way of the West” and since the first he has constantly remained, laboring actively and intelligently in various capacities. At the present time his home is about one mile west from Rosetta, while also he is much of … Read more
Thirteen miles southeast from Lewiston is the estate of four hundred acres which is the home place of the subject of this article. It is a valuable farm and is handled with the enterprising skill and assiduity of Mr. Ruddell, which insures him annual dividends of handsome returns in crops … Read more
James Manning was of English descent, his ancestors coming to the colonies in 1646 and he served in the Revolution as colonel and sustained a wound at Valley Forge. His son, James, was born in Maine, then a part of Massachusetts, in 1795, and married Jane Bowness, who was born … Read more
George A. Roberts is entrusted with the responsibilities and intricacies of the post office at Culdesac, while he also oversees his farm, which lies two and one half miles northeast from the town. He is a man of uprightness and integrity and stands well in the community, has had considerable … Read more
George A. Smith is one of the leading stockmen of Nez Perces County, as well as a heavy real estate holder. He has a farm of nearly one section, seven miles east from Lewiston, where the family home is, and also rents eight hundred acres in addition to this. Mr. … Read more
Engaged in the dual occupation of farming and raising stock, the subject of this sketch has done excellent work in the development and improvement of the reservation country and is deserving of representation in the volume of its history. George E. Tatko was born in Germany, on March 13, 1859, … Read more
F. M. Minert was born in Montgomery County, Iowa, on January 29, 1862, being the son of James and Nancy J. (McClure) Minert. The father was born in Vermillion, Indiana, in 1830 and died in 1898. He was a pioneer to Wisconsin in 1837 and to Iowa in 1855. The … Read more
Among the leading citizens of Nez Perces County the name of Dr. Ferrall is surely to be placed. In business ventures, he has been signally successful. As a professional man he has manifested skill and talent that have given him the reward due to the true and eminent physician. As … Read more
George A. Chapman, a farmer and stockman, whose efforts of industry and thrift have been rewarded with a good property’ holding, lives one fourth of a mile west from Fletcher, and is one of the substantial and leading men of the section. He was born in Tama County, Iowa, on … Read more