DWYER, Thomas P. - 1914

DWYER, REGAN

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Date: 7/9/2009 at 02:20:37

HISTORY OF
Cherokee County
IOWA
VOLUME II
ILLUSTRATED
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1914
by Thomas McCulla

THOMAS P. DWYER.

Thomas P. Dwyer, operating one hundred and twenty acres of valuable land on section 29, Marcus township, was born in Sheridan township, this county, March 6, 1879. He is a son of Patrick and Nora (Regan) Dwyer, natives of Ireland, the former of whom came to America and located in Michigan in 1861. After eight years in the railroad business there he came to Cherokee county and purchased land in Sheridan township, improving and operating this property during the remainder of his life. He died in February, 1906, and is survived by his wife, who makes her home upon the farm.

Thomas P. Dwyer was reared and educated in Sheridan township and after laying aside his books remained upon the farm with his parents until he was twentyone. He then rented land in Sheridan township and operated it for three years, after which he moved onto one hundred and twenty acres on section 29, Marcus township, a property which belonged to his father and which is still part of the estate. Mr. Dwyer operates it on shares and has been very successful, the farm reflecting everywhere his careful supervision and practical management.

Mr. Dwyer is a member of the Roman Catholic church and a democrat in his political beliefs. He is a man who through enterprise and honesty has attained an excellent reputation in the community and high standing among progressive and representative agriculturists.