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D(onald) W. Sutherland
Born January 26, 1845 | ||||||||
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D. W. Sutherland, live stock and grain, Center Junction; born January 26, 1845, in Jones Co., IA; engaged in farming until 1878, when he commenced his present business; he owns 70 acres of land in Scotch Grove Twp. Married Anna Espy in 1871; she was born in PA; have 2 children—Leal and Ralph G. Republican; Presbyterian.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 619, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel |
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George Sutherland
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GEORGE SUTHERLAND, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 23; P.O. Onslow; he is one of a numerous family who came to this township from the region of the Red River of the North in 1837; his father was a native of Scotland, and went to British America about the year 1812, in the service of the Hudson Bay Co. Mr. George Sutherland was married to Isabella Sutherland, daughter of Ebenezer; she died in 1863; he has one son—Charles T., now a student of Hopkinton College, born in 1857; lost one son—John Ross. John Sutherland, the father of George, died in April, 1877; his mother, Margaret Sutherland, died in 1859.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 658, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel | |||||||||
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John Sutherland
Born 1841 | ||||||||
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JOHN SUTHERLAND, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 22; P.O. Scotch Grove; was born in Scotch Grove Township in 1811. His father, Alexander Sutherland, came to Jones Co. from British America in 1837; he settled on the farm where John now lives, which belongs to his heirs, in about 1846; he died in November, 1846. His mother still lives at the homestead. Mr. Sutherland enlisted in the 31st I.V.I., in August, 1862; was discharged July 2, 1865; he was at the siege of Vicksburg and in Sherman's campaign to the sea. He was married to Ida J. Clark; they have two children—Edith and Eva B. The farm contains 190 acres. Mr. S. and wife belong to the Presbyterian Church.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 658, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel | |||||||||
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John Sutherland Jr.
Born March 1818 | ||||||||
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JOHN SUTHERLAND, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 28; P.O. Center Junction; his father, John Sutherland, was a native of Scotland; when a young man. he went to British America, in the service of the Hudson's Bay Co., where he was married to the mother of this sketch, Margaret Macbeth, and where John, Jr., was born; the family emigrated to Iowa and settled in Jones Co. in 1837. John Sutherland, Sr., had ten sons and two daughters; eight sons and one daughter are still living. The father died in April, 1877, the mother in 1859. John, Jr., went to California in 1849, and engaged in mining; he took part in the Oregon Indian war, in the winter of 1854-55; he remained in California about seven years; he enlisted in 1861 in the 9th I.V.I.; served about four and one-half years; he participated in the battle of Pea Ridge, where his brother Morrison was mortally wounded; was at the battle of Lookout Mountain, at the siege of Vicksburg, where he was wounded, and took part in many other engagements. He was married to Caroline Espy, whose parents came to Jones Co. in 1850; they have three children—Thos. M., Chas. R and Frank D. Members of the Presbyterian Church.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 658, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel | |||||||||
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William Sutherland
Born March 1837 | ||||||||
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WM. SUTHERLAND, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 5; P.O. Scotch Grove; Mr. Sutherland came to Jones Co. from British America, with his parents, Donald and Nancy Sutherland, in 1838; has been a resident of Scotch Grove Township for over forty years; was born in the Selkirk settlement, in the Red River country, in March, 1837. He was married to Henrietta B. Espy, born in Pennsylvania; they have three children—Charles A., Edward and Nettie E. His farm contains 190 acres. Members of the Presbyterian Church.
Biography from History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 658, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel. Photo from History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 546. | ||||||||
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J. R. Sutton
Born 1835 | ||||||||
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J. R. SUTTON, farmer, Wayne Twp., Sec. 6; P.O. Langworthy; carries on a farm of about three hundred and sixty acres, on shares with Mr. B. Kellum. He was born in Independence, Warren Co., N. J., in 1835; came to Jones Co. in October, 1876. Was in the war of the rebellion, a member of the 7th N.J.V.I.; enlisted August 24, 1861, and was discharged in 1864; was in Company E; was in the battles of Williamsburg, Bull Run No. 2, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Malvern Hill, Fair Oaks, Mine Run, Bristow Station, etc. His wife's maiden name was Goarcke, also a native of New Jersey, Morris Co.; they were married in 1865. Mr. Sutton is a Republican.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 635. | |||||||||
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Tobias Swanson
Born May 17, 1868 | ||||||||
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One of the well-to-do farmers of Rome township is Tobias Swanson. He was born in Norway, May 17, 1868, and is the son of Swen and Nelleken Dorothe Swanson, both natives of the land of the midnight sun. The mother has passed away, but the father and his six other children are still living in their native country, Tobias Swanson having been the only one who was desirous of starting life afresh in this land of opportunities.
Tobias Swanson had not only received a good common-school education in the old country but had also attended college. In 1888 he started for the United States. Landing upon our shores he made his way to Monticello, Iowa, where he obtained work as a farm hand. After two years he found employment in a creamery of which he was able to take charge after six months' experience. In 1893 he bought half an interest in four creameries and for thirteen years operated them with such success that he was able from time to time to purchase portions of the farm on which he lives today. In 1906 he sold his share in the butter-making business and the next year moved to his farm. The original piece of land has grown to two hundred and forty acres, which are under excellent cultivation and well improved. On the 25th of July 1900, Mr. Swanson was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Kramar, who was born at Anamosa. Her parents, David and Jane Kramar are also natives of this state and are still living in Olin. Mrs. Swanson was one of five children and through her marriage has become the mother of a daughter, Genevieve, a little maiden of few years but many interesting ways.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 454.
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Isaac Sweesy
Born 1825 | ||||||||
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ISAAC SWEESY, farmer, Castle Grove Twp., Sec. 6; P.O. Grove Creek, Delaware Co.; born in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1825; he came to Iowa in the spring of 1845; he lived in Jackson Co. ten years; he then removed to Scotch Grove Township, Jones Co., where he a1so lived about ten years; he located where he now lives in the spring of 1865. He was married to Rebecca N. Icing, born in Mercer Co., Penn.; her parents came to Jackson Co., Iowa, about 1842; have 9 children—Retta, Ansel U., Ross, William K., Ella, Freddie G., Cora, Nina and Ida. Mr. Sweesy has 186 acres of land. He and wife are members of the U.B. Church.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 701. | |||||||||
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William Sweet
Born 1807 | ||||||||
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WILLIAM SWEET, deceased; born in New York in 1807; went to Michigan at the age of 19; then to Indiana and Illinois; settled in Whiteside Co.; came to Iowa in 1837, to Cedar Co., and in 1837, to Jones Co. and settled at Rome; engaged in the manufacture of brick, making the first in the county; in 1850, moved to Hale and entered and now owns 160 acres of land; he made all the improvements; died December 17, 1862. His wife, Jane Blackmer, was born in New York in 1818, and came to Michigan at the age of 9 years; was married in Michigan and have had twelve children—Sophia, Martha, Mirah, Leonard, William, Adeline, Nathaniel, Irena, Lorena (died September 18, 1855), Lenora (died March 18, 1860), Milton L. (died August 16, 1864), Mary L. (died December 23, 1852). Mrs. S. helped to make the first flag raised in the town of Rome in 1841, and is one of the pioneers of Jones Co.; resides on Sec. 10; P.O. Hale Village.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 642.
Note: The Jones Co. WPA Gravestone Reading Book refers to a Sweet Cemetery in Hale Twp. (Joanne Wilken) | |||||||||
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