Alexander Clyde (b. 1838)

CLYDE, PEET

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/26/2005 at 23:48:08

Clyde, Alexander, farmer, Section 11; PO Waucoma; born in Scotland in 1838 and came to this country in 1856; first settled in Winneshiek Co. where he lived until 1865, when he came to this county and settled on his present estate of 120 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Filled the offices of Town Trustee, President of the School Board, and Assessor, one year and otherwise interested in the welfare of the town and county. Married Florence Peet in 1867; she was born in Cook Co., Illinois in 1859; have four children living --- Alexander, Jr., John, William and Frank; lost one child who died in infancy. Is a member of the Congregational Church.

Page 625, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Eden township