Crider, Godfrey

CRIDER, CONLEY

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Date: 11/11/2012 at 18:13:03

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP

Page 754

CRIDER, GODFREY--Section 6, P.O. Brooklyn. was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, February 23, 1847, of Swiss parentage. When he was but eight years old his father immigrated to this county and entered 160 acres of land. Godfrey received his education in the common schools of this county. He married January 7, 1872, Margaret Florence Conley, who was born of American parentage, January 6, 1854. The fruits of their union are: Alfred L. (born October 5, 1872), Charles O. (born April 21, 1874), Willie D. (born February 27, 1876), Lucy Maria (born March 16, 1878; died March 26, 1878) and Godfrey Leo (born March 8, 1879). Soon after his marriage Mr. Crider moved to the home he now occupies. He owns a good farm of 160 acres under excellent improvement and upon which are a substantial dwelling and other buildings.