"The History of Polk County, Iowa" published by the Union Historical Company, Birdsall, Williams & Co. 1880.

DOUGLAS TOWNSHIP.

VANHORN, RILEY--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Greenwood. Was born in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, May 22, 1850, and came with his parents to Iowa in 1854, settling in this county. He has followed the occupation of farming from youth. Has also engaged extensively in the stock business, and has been classed among the prominent stock shippers of the county. He, with his brother, is now farming about a thousand acres of land. He was married August 19,1872, to Miss Jennie Madden, daughter of Hon. W. G. Madden. They have two children: Dot and Dolly. Mr. Vanhorn is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, Des Moines. He is a man who always takes an active interest in the welfare of the county, and is closely associated with its growth and prosperity.