Ostrom , Andrew

OSTROM, ATWOOD

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 5/5/2010 at 09:19:52

Poweshiek County Iowa History (1880) Page 969

OSTROM, ANDREW--Farmer, section 35, P.O. Victor. Was born March 17, 1840, in Knox county, Illinois, where, after finishing his education, he engaged in farming till 1863, when he came to this county where he engaged in farming, and in 1865 bought and moved where he now lives; owns 80 acres of good land with modern improvements and good stock. Mr. Ostrom is the township clerk, this being the tenth year he has held that position. Being a kind and loving husband and father, a kind neighbor and honorable citizen, he has the confidence and esteem of all his neighbors. He was married, July 4, 1862, in Henry county, Illinois, to Miss Fanny S. Atwood, a resident of Illinois and native of Vermont (aged 18 years.) They have two children: Harry E. (aged 17 years) and Nellie (aged 4 years.)