Calkins, A. D. 1833-1913

CALKINS

Posted By: Plymouth CC
Date: 2/17/2004 at 16:16:36

A. D. Calkins, 80 years old, died Sunday evening at his home, 4029
Madison Avenue Leeds. Mr. Calkins was born July 7, 1833, in Jenniree
county N. Y. In 1878 he came West locating on a small farm near Hinton,
Iowa, and has resided in Iowa ever since. He was an extensive stock
raiser. From proprietor of a small farm he became one of the largest
land owners in the northwestern part of the state. He is survived by his
widow and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Harrison of Leeds; three sons, Elmer
Calkins and Earl Calkins of Leeds and Fred Calkins of Hinton. Funeral
services were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 from his residence.
Interment was made in the Lincoln cemetery near Hinton Iowa.

Hinton Gazette
newspaper dated
25 Dec 1913