Royce, G.W.

ROYCE, JONES

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 3/18/2010 at 13:17:13

History of Poweshiek County Iowa 1880
Pleasant Township
Page 784

ROYCE, G.W.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 4, P.O. Malcom. Son of H.B. Royce, Sr. Was born in Genesee county, New York, November 7, 1837; moved with the family to Racine county, Wisconsin, when quite young; was raised and educated in the Badger State; moved with his parents to Rock county, thence to Marquette county, and came with them to Poweshiek county in 1860. He married, December 24, 1874, Miss Nellie B. Jones, of this county, formerly of Massachusetts. They have one daughter, Lillian M. Mr. Royce owns 256 acres of choice land, well stocked, and his buildings are comfortable, and his home attractive and inviting. He is an industrious, go-ahead farmer, and is a member of both the district and county agricultural societies, and takes an active part in their advancement.