SLACK, THOMAS A.

SLACK, SARGENT

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 8/17/2019 at 13:30:14

MADISON TOWNSHIP.
P. O. FORT MADISON

SLACK, THOMAS A., blacksmith and agent for agricultural implements ; was born in Greene Co., S. C, May 30, 1829 ; he came to Cincinnati in early childhood, lived there and in Indiana, and learned the trade of blacksmith ; he came to Iowa and located in Lee Co., in 1852 ; he has been engaged in selling agricultural implements for fifteen years and has done an extensive business; in the fall of 1874, his place of business was burned out ; he lost considerable ; he has a taste for fine horses, and his daughter, " Kittie," is one of the most expert drivers in the State. He married Emily Sargent, from England, in April, 1877; they have one son, Thomas Edward, born Feb. 12, 1879. Mr. Slack has had three daughters by former marriage—Juliet, Lizzie and Kittie.

Source: BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY
HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY IOWA
CHICAGO: WESTERN HISTORICAL COMPANY, 1879

Transcription typed/proofed as article was originally published in 1879