Royce, H.B. Jr.

ROYCE, OKEY

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1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 783-4

ROYCE, H.B. Jr.--Farmer, section 4, P.O. Malcom. Son of H.B. Royce, Sr. was born in Irasburgh, Vermont, July 9, 1832; lived with his father in New York and Wisconsin, and came to Poweshiek county with the family in 1860; resided for a number of years in Sheridan township; moved to his present location in 1864. Mr. Royce's farm consists of 310 acres, all under cultivation and well stocked. He married, January 1, 1866, Miss Mary S. Okey,of Arlington, Bureau county, Illinois. They have six children: Sidney, Ada, Caroline, Maria, Horace and Edna. Mr. Royce owes his success in life to untiring industry and perseverance.