Edward Farley, b. 31 Mar 1859

SMITH

Posted By: Donna Moldt Walker (email)
Date: 3/13/2004 at 09:51:04

Edward Farley, who is a dealer in hardware, stoves, tinware, and all the articles usually pertaining to this branch of merchandise, is the junior member of the firm of Weasmer & Farley, proprietors of the Preston Livery. As the son of the well-known Christopher Farley, one of the oldest living pioneers of Van Buren Township, he is held in high regard while his personal qualities are such as would naturally place him in a good position among his fellow-citizens.

Our subject was born in Van Buren Township, at the old homestead of his father, March 31, 1859, before the present village of Preston was laid out. The town site originally formed a part of his father's farm. He received a practical education in the common school, and spend his boyhood and youth amid the quiet pursuits of farm life. He, however, upon approaching manhood developed excellent business qualities, and in the spring of 1884, associated himself in partnership with Mr. Clement, and they conducted a trade in agricultural implements, the first year; Mr. Farley sold out to his partner, and then purchased a stock of hardware, which he located on Gillette street. He is now in the enjoyment of a good patronage, transacting a flourishing and steadily increasing business. The standing of the firm today is better than it ever has been. He being a man of integrity and reliability, and has succeeded in becoming useful among the business interests of the community.

The marriage of Edward Farley and Miss May Smith, was celebrated at the bride's home in Sabula, Nov. 21, 1888. Mrs. Farley is a very amiable and accomplished lady, and the daughter of D. D. Smith, of Sabula, where she was born May, 1864, and where she developed into womanhood. The young people have hosts of friends and well-wishers in starting out upon the journey of life together among the people who have known them both from childhood. Mr. Farley, politically, associates with the Democratic party, and socially belongs to the Masonic Lodge at Preston.

("Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Iowa", originally published in 1889, by the Chapman Brothers, of Chicago, Illinois.)