Kittoe, J. F.

KITTOE, SOMERVILLE

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/15/2013 at 08:02:23

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

KITTOE, J.F. - Grinnell Twp - pg 907. Dentist, Grinnell. Was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, March 8, 1848, and when three years of age removed with his parents to Gilman, Illinois, where he was partly educated. In the spring of 1862 he went to Racine College, Wisconsin, remaining until April, 1866, when he returned to Illinois, locating in Galena, and until 1869 served as deputy clerk of Jo Daviess county. In that year he commenced the study of dentistry with Dr. Geo. O. Howard, remaining with him until 1871 when he commenced practicing for himself. In June, 1877, he came to this county and at once engaged in practicing his profession, and is enjoying a good patronage. He was married in Davenport, Iowa, November 17, 1872, to Miss Mary G. Somerville. The fruits of this union are two children: Lucy E. and Henry T.