HOLLOWAY, GEORGE F.

HOLLOWAY, ODWYER, GURREN

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Date: 5/9/2005 at 12:55:56

Biography reproduced from page 554 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

George F. Holloway was born in Columbia Co., Wis., June 30, 1854. When six years of age he went with his parents, James and Ann (O’Dwyer) Holloway, to Dane county. In 1876 he came to Kossuth county, remaining three years, then going to Kansas, where he resided eighteen months, then returned to this county. He now resides on section 20, township 97, range 27, Wesley township. He is employed in threshing in proper seasons. Mr. Holloway also owns eighty acres of land in Portland township. He was married Jan. 8, 1878, to Mary Gurren, of Wesley township. She is a daughter of Patrick and Bridget Gurren. Mr. Holloway is a democrat in politics. He is a member of the Catholic Church. He is also engaged in the dairy business, keeping eleven cows.