Hartzell, John W.

HARTZELL, KING

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/15/2013 at 07:47:52

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

HARTZELL, JOHN W. - Grinnell Twp - pg 902. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 7, P.O. Grinnell. Was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1839, where he resided until he attained the age of twelve years, then moved with his parents to Hancock county, Illinois, in 1851, at which place he resided until October 25, 1875, when he came to his present location. He was married, November 28, 1861, to Miss E.M. King, a native of Pennsylvania. Their family consists of four children: Loyal B., Harry C., Mary J. [only 3 listed] He owns a farm of 182 acres, and his wife has one-fourth interest in 240 acres in Illinois. He is an active member of the M.E. Church, and always among its liberal contributors and supporters.