Lightner, John

LIGHTNER, MALTBIE

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Date: 10/23/2012 at 16:00:41

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Page 935

LIGHTNER, JOHN--Farmer, section 4, P.O. Chester Center. Was born in Pennsylvania on the 16th of March, 1827, and was educated there and followed farming until 1855, when he removed to Jasper county, Iowa, and continued his chosen calling until 1860. Then came to Poweshiek county, and now owns a farm of 135 acres well improved, his residence being surrounded by evergreens and ornamental trees to the numer of 600. He is at present making the breeding of Holstein cattle a specialty, some of these animals having received first premium at the State Fair. Mr. L. was married in Trumbull county, Ohio, March 28, 1855, to Miss Cynthia M. Maltbie. By this union they have had three children: Albert H. (born February 22, 1856; died March 22, 1861), Carrie M., (born March 18, 1859; died June 8, 1861) and Fred L. (born July 28, 1863). Mr. L. is a member of the Congregational Church.