Chas. W. SPERRY (b. 1847)

SPERRY, FRANKLIN

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Date: 6/2/2005 at 22:26:11

SPERRY, Chas. W., general merchandise; P. O. Sumner, Bremer Co.; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1847; came to this county in 1857. Was married to Belle Franklin, Sept. 16, 1869; she was born in Jones Co., Iowa, March 14, 1848; have two children - J. B., Jr., born June 18, 1870, and Louia L., Aug. 14, 1874. Mr. S. was connected with his father in the hardware business for three years, banking, four years, and general store, dry goods, etc., nearly three years; owns 400 acres of land. They are members of the M. E. Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Fayette Township
Page 710