Stillman, J. R.

STILLMAN, COWLES

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Date: 7/29/2013 at 16:35:04

J. R. STILLMAN, insurance agent and Notary Public, Monticello; is s native of Litchfield Co., Conn., and was born August 18, 1831; he grew up and received his education there; in 1855, came to Michigan and remained one year; in 1856, came to Iowa and located in Jones Co. and engaged in teaching. During the war, he entered the army in 1862, enlisting in Co. B, 9th I.V.I.; he was on detached service in the Quartermaster's Department at division headquarters most of the time; he re-enlisted as a veteran. After the war, he returned to Monticello, and since 1869 he has been engaged in the insurance business. He held the office of County Superintendent of Schools for several years; has held the office of Justice of the Peace, and is now City Recorder; he held the office of Town Clerk for several years. He was united in marriage, October 29, 1856, to Bliss Elizabeth M. Cowles, from Litchfield Co., Conn.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 684.