William H. SLEETH was born in this township May 20, 1843, and is a son of Alvin and Eliza A. Sleeth. He was reared a farmer, and was educated at the district schools. He was married, in Mahaska County, Iowa, to Miss Mary M. Barr, a daughter of Alfred Barr, and a native of this township. Her grandfather was one of the pioneers of the county, and donated the land on which the county seat is located. For three years, Mr. and Mrs. Sleeth lived in Mahaska County, Iowa, but since then have resided on their homestead on Section 24, this township. They are the parents Of two children - Charlie M. and Laura M. In 1862, Mr. Sleeth enlisted in Company D, Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served principally under Sherman and Logan. At the battle of Richmond, Ky., he was taken prisoner, but was paroled three days later and was soon exchanged. He took part in the siege of Vicksburg, the fight at Jackson, Miss., at Mission Ridge, the siege of Knoxville, Tenn., and the battle of Resaca, where be was wounded. He lay in the hospital thirteen months, and was honorably discharged July 7, 1865.

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