Williams, H. W.

WILLIAMS, VERBECK

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/1/2013 at 12:18:18

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

WILLIAMS, H.W.—Grinnell Twp—pg 931-2. Miller. The subject of this sketch was born in Vermont, April 22, 1828. At the age of twenty-one years he came to Ohio, thence to Wisconsin; after which he returned to Ohio, and from there came to Poweshiek county in 1855, being among the first settlers of Grinnell; he came through from Muscatine to Grinnell on the first stage. For a number of years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and has been closely identified with the business interests of the town during his sojourn. Has been twice married, the first time to Miss Harriet B. Hubbard; she died September 12, 1877. He was again married to Miss Mary Verbeck, of Poweshiek county; he has two daughters: Nettie and Alice. Mr. Williams is a Nobel Grand of the I.O.O.F., and a member of the Congregational Church; he is one of the leading millers of Poweshiek county.