Dryden, John F.

DRYDEN, HUNNICUTT

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1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 775-6

DRYDEN, JOHN F.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 24, P.O. Montezuma. Was born in Adams county, Ohio, September 25, 1841. Was there, and in Highland county, raised and educated. His father, S.M. Dryden, followed the pursuits of agriculture. At his country's call in 1863 Mr. Dryden tendered his services, enlisting in company A, Second Ohio heavy artillery, Col. Gibson commanding. He was honorably discharged May 12, 1865, on account of injuries sustained while discharging his duties. He returned to Ohio and remained two years, when he came to Poweshiek county, locating in Jackson township, where he engaged in farming. Came to his present location in 1870. His farm consists of eighty acres, well stocked. Mr. Dryden was married March 28, 1870, to Miss M.F. Hunnicutt, of Clinton county, Ohio, daughter of Abel and M.H. Hunnicutt. By this union they have had three children: Bertie C. (born February 12, 1871; now deceased), Eva D. (born January 1, 1872), and Fred (born July 16, 1875).