Early Iowa Statehood and Johnson County Founding Figures
The article chronicles Johnson county's role in Iowa's transition from territory to state, detailing governors like Champers and Clarke, the temporary capitol in Iowa City, and the 1846 ratification of the first Iowa constitution. It notes key elections, legislative actions, and the political shift leading to statehood. It also lists territorial officials, early offices, and the 1841 legislative move to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Hampton
Jease Williame
Hampton
Mr. Williams
Thomas Hughes
Capital Reporter
Legislative’ Assembly
Iowa City
Walter Butler
Flat
Harrison
Jol Champers
Kentucky
Iowa
Champers
James Clarke
Conway
Polk
Towa City
Johnson
Governo Chambers
H. W. Stull
Chambers
Johnson County
Congress
Chatbers
Iola Chamers
Thaze
O. H. W. Stull
Samus Z. Barr
Jesse Williams
William L. Gilbert
Robert M. Secrest
Morgas Reno
John M. Coleman
Anson Hart
William Reynolds
Charles Mazon
Joesph Williama
Thomas. Wilson
Supreme Court
Charles Weston
John G. Deshler
Howard Johnston
Territory
Thornton Bayless
George 5. Hampton
Eastin Mortis
Thomas Johnson
Keae Leffler
Gideon S. Bailey
United State
Ansel Briggs
Jackson County
Elisha Cutler,Jr
van Buren County
Joseph I. Fales
Des Moines County
Morgag Reno
Jonusot County
General Assembly
Union
Smiley H. Bonham
Legisto
Briggs
Becautte
Bopham
Avon
Capitol
A. ©. Dodge
al Fred Rich
Dodge
Rich
Big Gore
Clear Creek
John Chambers
Robert Lucas
Lucas
Stoll
Burlington
Territorial
Council
Senate
Dubuque
Jackson
M. Bainbridge
J. 8. Kirkpatrick
Scott and
Clinton
J. W. Parser
Cedar and Linn
George Green
Muscatine and
S. C. Hastings
Louisa
Washington
Francis Springe
Legislative Assembly Members Named After State Election
The report lists named representatives by county including Van Buren Des Moines Henry Jefferson Louisa Washington and Cedar with J W Parker elected president of the council Warner Lewis speaker and clerks Hampton Gardener and others. A prominent mention of the most notable members will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Blair
George Hepner
James M. Morgan
Des Moines
Asbay
Porter
Paton Watson
Simeon Snead
Henry
Richard Quinton
Jeferson
William I. Toole
Louisa
Thomas Barker
Washington
Henry Felener
Johnson
Samuel P. Higgenson
Thomas Denson
Cedar, Jones and Linn
J. M. Robertson
James Grant
Scott
Clinton
James K. Morse
Jackson
Warner Lewis
Charles H. Booth
Dubuque
Delaware
Clayton
J. W. Parker
George S. Hampton
Stephen B. Gardener
Injury Report From Slezack Hill Coasting Accident
Christian Zimmerli, son of Fred Zimmerli, suffered no serious injuries after his sled collided with a bob pulled up the hill. He was severely bruised about the head but recovered without lasting harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrstian Zimmerli
Fred Zimmerli
Slezack’s Hill
Tramp pictured in police file linked to local saloon fray
Officers Rowe and Chief Martin say a crippled tramp with a knife was involved in a free for all in a local saloon last week. They recall a police court handbill describing and pictured him, but it has eluded them despite two days of searching. They fear the print was lost in the last three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficer Rowe
Martin
Rower
Hat
Mallin
Wisconsin
Seattle
Washington
New Summer School For Sunday School Teachers
Dr and Mrs H OH Fairall return from Waterloo and Clear Lake where Dr Fairall aided in organizing a summer school for Sunday school teachers of all denominations. The program will run with Chautauqua events and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. OH. Fairall
Waterloo
Clear Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gil
R. Irish
Clark
Gates
Cot
Hardware Readquarters
Dubuque ST
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Gatch's
Christian Zimmerli
The
Iowa Methodists
Women’s Relief Corps
King’s Daughters
Steppel
Clinton Street
Yacht Club
Durkee