John WYCKOFF

                   Born in Sangamon County, Illinois in 1821 and came to Benton County, Iowa in 1840.  Owned 277 acres of land that was valued at $35 per acre.  Married Miss Rebecca Permenter in 1847.  (She was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky in 1831.)  They had six children.  He held the township offices, County Supervisor.  His son, John, and him were also members of Altar Lodge No 362.  He is also memeber of the Cedar Ridge Grange, and a member of the State Grange.
                  

                   Elijah came to Benton County in 1850 and owned 278 acres of land valued at $40 per acre.  Married Miss Mary Bryson in 1852.  She was born in Sumner County, Tennesse in 1836.  He was an Old Line Whig and then became a Republican and has held the offices of Assessor, Trustee, and Treasurer.  He is a member of Altar Lodge, No 362, Marysville, Treasurer: was Warden until last meeting.  While District Treasurer, he held from $17,000 to $18,000: paid for every school house in his township. Mrs W. has been a life-long member of the M.E. Church