Howie, James

HOWIE, CRONE

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/13/2013 at 09:59:53

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

HOWIE, JAMES—Madison Twp—pg 954. Farmer and carpenter, section 33, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Scotland, in 1825, where, after finishing his education, he learned the carpenter’s trade and worked at it till 1851, when he was married to Miss Jane Crone, then, in company with his young wife, immigrated to Chicago, where he resided three years, working at his trade. In 1854 he moved to Davenport, Iowa, where he lived twelve years, doing carpenter work, then moved to Long Grove, Scott county, Iowa. In 1866 and 1869 he bought 160 acres of wild land where he now lives, having all the modern improvements on his farm, including a fine residence commanding a good view of the surrounding country. Mr. Howie has the confidence and respect of the community in which he lives and has been repeatedly elected to offices of trust. Mr. and Mrs. Howie have three daughters, one of whom is married, and one son.