John Myers (b. 1852)

MYERS, LAIRED, STILL

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/24/2005 at 23:19:28

Myers, John, wagon maker, Section 9; PO Waucoma; born Washington Co., Pennsylvania in 1835; came to this state in 1852 and settled at the Old Mission, Winneshiek County, where he lived two years and then removed to Stottledown, where he lived until he was married, in 1863, to Mary J. Laired, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1836; have four children living --- William H., George L., Amadius A., James T.; lost one child Francis D. Since then he has lived in Twin Springs, where he engaged in the hotel business; Auburn and to this time in 1873, and with Stephen Still built the shop where he commenced the manufacture of wagons and blacksmithing, there being no firm name; also owns house and lot in the village. Was Assossor at Twin Springs and is serving as School Director in this town, and Supervisor four years. Was one of the early settlers. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church.

Page 630, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Eden Township