Myers, J. L.

MYERS

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/19/2013 at 07:20:58

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

MYERS, J.L.—Malcom Twp—pg 869-70. Millwright, Malcom. Was born in Richland county, Ohio, in 1834, and came to Iowa in 1848, and made his first settlement in Cedar county. He learned the trade of millwright when very young and has followed it for an occupation until a few years ago, when he engaged in farming. He has built many mills throughout the State. During about thirty years of active business in his calling he has won the confidence and esteem of a large circle of our citizens. He superintended many beautiful and substantial mill buildings in our State. He visited this county in 1853, when there were but very few settlers within its borders. His marriage was among the first in the county, as he was united to Miss Isabella Burns, of his county, in 1858. He has been identified with the pioneer lodges of I.O.O.F. in this county. Is an active worker for the cause of temperance and is now a prominent member of the Reform Club.