Baldwin, I.B.

BALDWIN, STORM

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Date: 10/26/2012 at 14:03:53

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 939

BALDWIN, I.B.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 4, P.O. Box Sheridan Centre. Was born May 6, 1837, in Vermont, where he resided until he was about thirteen years of age. Then moved to Chester township, of the same State, where he resided for sixteen years, following farming. Enlisted October 23, 1862, in company E, Sixteenth Vermont volunteers, and served nine months. Was in the battle of Gettysburg, and was engaged most of his time in skirmishing. He was mustered out at Bradford, Vermont, April 13, 1863. He returned to his home, and in 1866 traveled over the northwest States, and in 1867 moved to his present location. He was married, December 5, 1872, to Miss Mary J. Storm, native of Franklin county, New York. His success in life may be inferred from the fact that he began with very limited means, but through his good habits and honest determination he now owns a fine farm of 160 acres, all under good cultivation. Is engaged in raising stock to quite an extent.