Wasson, E.

WASSON

Posted By: Doretta Pimlott Cowman
Date: 11/5/2012 at 15:06:05

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 950

Farmer and stock-raiser, section 15, P.O. Sheridan Centre. Was born in the State of New York, July 1, 1833, and was there educated and raised to manhood. He emigrated to Peoria county, Illinois, in 1854, at which place he resided twelve years. Then moved to Poweshiek county in 1866, and settled in Pleasant township, where he remained two years when he came to Malcom township where he resided three years, then removed to his present location, where he owns a fine farm of 200 acres, all under cultivation. He is among the leading stock-raisers of the township. Is an active member of M. E. Church, and takes a warm interest in its welfare. He was married, in February, 1854, to Miss Maria L. Wasson, a native of New York. Their family consists of three children: Eva B., Charles and Minnie.