Theodore FREER (b. 1845)

FREER, HERRICK, WINROTT

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 6/1/2005 at 16:05:56

FREER, Theodore (firm of Freer & Winrott, Fayette News); was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., in 1845; while quite young, he accompanied his parents to Wisconsin; settled near Racine; was there six years; then moved to Sauk Co.; the early part of his life was spent on a farm. Was married, Dec. 13, 1866, to Fannie Herrick; she was born in New York State, in 1847; moved to West Union, Iowa, in 1868; was engaged for a number of years in a general insurance business; employed in the interest of the West Union Gazette; in January, 1877, formed a partnership with A. E. Winrott; moved to this place, where the firm are successfully engaged in publishing a paper that ranks among the best local papers in Northern Iowa. He is a Republican in politics. Of temperate habits, sound judgment and newspaper ability; has an extended acquaintance in the county and enjoys the confidence and respect of the people.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Fayette Township
Pages 706 and 707