William Scoville (b. 1821)

SCOVILLE, STANARD

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Date: 6/24/2005 at 22:42:14

Scoville, William, proprietor Union House, Waucoma; born in Orleans Co., New York, in August 1821, and left that State in 1844 and settled in Cook Co., Illinois, where he resided until he crossed the plains to California, prospecting in 1850. Remained in the Golden State one year, when he returned, and in 1853 settled in this county, and opened the first hotel in this town. Married Phoebe Stanard in 1849; she was born in Orleans Co., New York in 1834; they have three children living --- Madura, Marion and Lola; lost one child, Frances. In 1876 he purchased the Union House, where he conducts a prosperous business, being the principal hotel of the village. Held the office of Constable thirteen years, and was one of the earliest settlers, being known throughout the town and county.

Page 632, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Eden Township