Gordin, S. E.

GORDIN, STARLING

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/18/2013 at 07:40:45

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

GORDIN, S.E.—Malcom Twp—pg 862. Harness-maker, Malcom. Was born in Clark county, Ohio, in 1856, and came with his parents to this county when about three years of age, and settled in Montezuma. He was educated in the county, and when quite young he learned his present trade. He opened a shop at Searsboro in 1875, and continued in business there until 1879, when he came to Malcom and opened his present place of business. During the short period of his residence here he has built up a large and lucrative business. He keeps a well selected stock in his line. Was married in 1876 to Miss Minnie J. Starling, of Searsboro. They have one child, Nellie. He was elected marshal of Searsboro in 1878, and served one year.