Maggard, Adam

MAGGARD, CUTHBERT

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Date: 11/17/2008 at 14:16:57

MAGGARD, Adam; Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 25; P. O. Clyde; born in Hancock Co., Ind., Dec. 25, 1832. He moved to Scott CO., Iowa, thence to Jefferson and thence to this county in May 1845. He is one of the two oldest settlers in the township. He has one of the best houses and barns in the township; a good, improved farm of 127 acres, valued at $50 per acre, a bearing orchard, etc. He married Eliza CUTHBERT in Jasper County in 1859. She was born in Lincolnshire, England in 1838. They have seven children - George, Henry, Mary, Charles, Sarah, Laura and WIllie. At the time Mr. M. came to this county there were but two cabins in Newton. The country was very new; had to go 100 miles to mill and a great many other things to contend with, but finally succeeded and now has all the comforts of life and the respect of all the township. He is a Democrat. ~ "The History of Jasper County" (Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878), 603.