Orlin Royce

ROYCE

Posted By: Diane Wilson (email)
Date: 5/21/2004 at 22:35:41

In July, 1854, Orlin Royce made his advent from Illinois, bridging a large family, settling on section 35. Here he remained for a time, and then, after occupying another farm for a time, he removed to Dakota Territory, where he still lives. Royce was rather an interesting personage – a great castle-builder, visionary, and a poor financial manager, yet not exactly a spendthrift. Since leaving here he has been entirely broken down once, but is now picking up and doing very well.
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Source: History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa
Union Publishing Co., Springfield, IL, 1883
Page 417