DODD, Eli

DODD, LITCHY, WARRINGTON, BAUMGARDNER, STILES

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 1/18/2014 at 09:54:58

Biography ~ Eli Dodd

"Biographical and Historical Record of
Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa"
(Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), p. 670:

ELI DODD, retired farmer, is a resident of Garden Grove, and owns 240 acres of land in High Point Township, all in a good state of cultivation. Mr. DODD was born in Virginia, December 4, 1829, a son of R. W. and IRENA DODD, also natives of Virginia. He was reared on a farm, and has followed that vocation successfully, as his farm bears testimony. He started in live with nothing but strong hands and a willing mind. His early education was limited. He removed to Iowa and settled in Appanoose County, where he remained twenty-seven years, and came to Decatur County in 1877. His parents are both living. He was married in Appanoose County, to AGNES LITCHY, who died in 1884. They had four children – THENA A. wife of JOSEPH WARRINGTON; CHARLES; LAURA, wife of NEWTON BAUMGARDNER; MARY, wife of WILLIAM STILES, of High Point Township. Mr. DODD commenced his life work by breaking prairie, which he followed nine years. His son lives on his farm. He has settled in Garden Grove where he can enjoy the fruits of a well-spent life. Politically he is a Republican. His great-grandfather served in the war of 1812.

Transcribed by Sara LeFleur, Decatur County Historial Society Musuem, January of 2014