Watters, George

WATTERS, PRESTON

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Date: 7/30/2013 at 14:44:34

GEORGE WATTERS, of the firm of Watters & Perguson, dealers in fresh and salted meats, Anamosa; was born in Dubuque April 14, 1839; he grew up to manhood there, and came to Jones Co in 1861, and since then has been engaged in his present business; he is associated with his brother and Mr. Ferguson, and they are doing a large business, and are extensively engaged in buying and shipping stock. He married Miss Mary Preston, from Ohio, in 1863; they have one son—Albert.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 583.