Meigs, A. S.

MEIGS, MINER, WARAD

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/19/2013 at 07:18:50

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

MEIGS, A.S.—Malcom Twp—pg 868-9. Stock-raiser, section 18, P.O. Malcom. Born in Lyndon, Vermont, February 7, 1825, where he was educated and raised to manhood. Has followed the pursuits of agriculture since his early youth. Was there married, in 1846, to Miss Lovilla Miner, of Wheelock, Vermont. In 1863 he came to this county (in the spring) and settled in his present location, which is a very desirable one. He owns a farm of 107 acres of fertile soil, and five acres of valuable timber. Is engaged in the breeding of thoroughbred cattle, Cotswold sheep, Poland-china swine and Clydesdale horses, and has now on his farm a large and select number of the same. He is considered among the successful business men of the county. Was elected president of the Poweshiek County Central Agricultural Society in 1876, and held the office until he was elected president of the Malcom District Fair in 1879, which office he still holds. He has held many township offices of home interest, and during the many years of his residence where he has won the confidence and respect of the people. His family consists of two children living: Flora L. (now Mrs. Dr. F.M. Ward, of Marshalltown) and Anson C. (who resides with him).