CLAPSADDLE, George A.

CLAPSADDLE

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 5/30/2021 at 21:10:59

George A. Clapsaddle
born 1850

G. A. Clapsaddle, a resident of section 6, is one of the largest land-owners in Silver Creek Township. He was born in Du Page County, Illinois, in 1850, being the son of Jacob and Sarah (Terpning) Clapsaddle, natives of New York, but who removed the Illinois in 1840, where they engaged in farming, both being alive and well. Our subject was reared and educated in Illinois schools, completing his course in Wheaton College. Mr. Clapsaddle was married in Illinois to Miss Cora Learn, a daughter of Peter and Adelia (Bush) Learn. Mrs. Clapsaddle is a native of New York, and came to Illinois with her parents, when but a child. She received her early education in the common schools of that State and completed her course at Wheaton College. The parents of Mrs. Clapsaddle are alive, residing at Litchfield, Minnesota. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Clapsaddle, namely: Waldo, Ira Leon, Lillis, Roy, Earl, Sarah and Mettie. The home of Mr. Clapsaddle is known as “Clapsaddle Ranch,” and contains 817 acres, all well-improved, with creeks and springs for ample water supply of stock. He has a good farm residence, with barn and outbuildings for stock. An orchard and a beautiful grove of about four acres enhance the value of the place. The farm also has a house for tenants, situated on the north line. The gentleman of whom we write, is a large stock-raiser, keeping from 100 to 200 head of cattle, besides stock of all kinds. Mr. and Mrs. Clapsaddle are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Galva, and are well known and highly respected residents of this county.
Source: Biographical History of Crawford, Ida, and Sac Counties, Iowa, 1893, p.537