William Elsey Connelley

“ He has always been willing to co-operate with his neighbors in the furthering of practical local improvements and personally has been a generous and benevolent man. He has long been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
When Mr. Maus first came to Shawnee County, the whole country was one vast prairie, an oasis here and there indicating where a courageous pioneer like himself had made a settlement. ”

“ One of the early settlers of Shawnee County as well as one of its prosperous farmers is Jacob E. Maus, who has additional claims to consideration, for he is a veteran of the great Civil war, a survivor of a struggle that brought peace and prosperity, almost uninterrupted for a half century.
Jacob E. Maus was born in Carroll County, Maryland, June 11, 1844. His parents were John and Louisa (Erb) Maus; his grandfather was Jacob Maus, and his great-grandfather was George Maus, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. ”

“ Maus has never been a seeker for political honors, he has accepted the responsibilities of office when his fellow citizens have called upon him and has served in many local positions with efficiency and good results. ”