Stockwell, B. F.

STOCKWELL, COCKING

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Date: 10/26/2012 at 11:04:10

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Page 938

STOCKWELL, B. F. -- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 9, P.O. Chester Centre. Was born in Croydon, New Hampshire, November 27th, 1835, and there received a part of his education. In 1851 he came to Iowa, settling in Clinton county, where he resided until 1862, then coming to this county. Has since made this his home and now owns eighty-four acres of well cultivated land; his barn is one of the best in the township and his cottage is entirely surrounded by shade trees; also has an orchard of 400 bearing trees. Mr. Stockwell is an extensive breeder of thorough-bred Holstein cattle, receiving first premium and sweepstakes on some of them at the State Fair (1880). He has held the office of constable for twelve years, filling said office to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Is a member of Chester Grange, No. 127, but this is, for the present, suspended. He belongs to the Congregational Church, and has great influence as a Christian worker. He was married, October 14, 1857, to Miss B. A Cocking, in Clinton county, Iowa. By this union they had two children: Harry and Luella, both of whom are deceased.