Woods, A.B.

WOODS, DOW

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1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 787

WOODS, A.B.--Merchant, Ewart. This enterprising citizen was born in Bowling Green, Indiana, August 20, 1847. Came to Iowa with his parents in 1856. Was raised and educated at Grinnell, and was for a time clerk in the post-office at that place. He embarked in trade at Ewart, January 6, 1876. Mr. Woods is the leading business man of the town, carrying a large and well selected stock of general merchandise. He also deals extensively in wheat, corn, etc., besides being postmaster and station agent. He owes his success in life to close attention to business and honorable dealing with his patrons. As a result thereof he is numbered among the solid business men of Poweshiek county. He was married August 28, 1876, to Miss Kate V. Dow, of Grinnell. She is a lady of refined tastes, who makes home a joy and a comfort. They have two children: Alma I. (aged three years) and Lena D. (aged fifteen months). Mr. Woods enlisted in company H, Eighth Iowa infantry, at Grinnell, in December 1864. His company attained considerable notoriety at the taking of Spanish Fort at Mobile Bay, they being in the midst of the affray. He was honorably discharged at Selma, Alabama, in June, 1865.