The career of this worthy gentleman, especially since he has been in Nez Perces County, shows conclusively what can be done here by taking hold with one’s hands and operating with wisdom the resources of the country. Coming here in 1896, with an old wagon and team, ten dollars in … Read more
This genial and affable gentleman was postmaster at Slickpoo, a post office which received its establishment through his efforts and was named for an Indian family near its location. Mr. Sullivan did a general merchandise business in connection with handling his farm, which is a homestead that he secured from … Read more
William E. Timberlake was born in St. Charles County, Missouri, on June 26, 1838, the son of Benjamin E. and Eliza M. (Overstreet) Timberlake. The father was a contractor, born in Madison County, Kentucky, in 1808, and his mother, formerly Mrs. Ball, was also a Kentuckian. The mother of our … Read more
Ulyssis S. Chambers was born in Knox County, Indiana, on December 10, 1866. His parents were Samuel T. and Joannah (Bell) Chambers, natives of Indiana. The father, who was born in 1833 and served in the Twenty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry for four years, is specially mentioned in this work. Our … Read more
This gentleman is the senior member of the well known and leading firm of hardware merchants that bears his name and owning to his keen business ability and energy, he has won a success that is exceedingly gratifying, while his property holdings in various parts of the country amount to … Read more
A prominent man in the political questions of his state, a potent factor in the up building of Nez Perces County, a cultured gentleman, a patriotic citizen, a loyal friend and an esteemed member of society, the subject of this sketch is properly entitled to representation in the history of … Read more
While Mr. Mabbott is one of the best farmers of his section he is also equally skilled in the art of the carpenter and builder and his life has been mostly made up in labors in these two important lines. He was born in Iowa County, Wisconsin, on January 8, … Read more
Although the subject of this sketch was located in a state where much of the sentiment was strongly in favor of the Rebellion, still when the critical time came for action he boldly and with a courage born of real conviction enlisted in Company F, Second Arkansas Cavalry, on the … Read more
A more enterprising, energetic man, with ability commensurate therewith, than the subject of this sketch is hard to find in the state of Idaho. Mr. Kirby, while maintaining a reputation untarnished and unquestioned, has always been at the head in any line of enterprise that was for the general welfare … Read more
This enterprising and leading farmer in the vicinity of Rosetta is a native of the occident, and his career has all been spent in the west. He is a son of this country, in which commendable pride may be taken, and has done a great deal to assist in its … Read more