Taber, E. O.

TABER, TAYLOR

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/21/2013 at 08:18:09

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

TABER, E.O.—Malcom Twp—pg 876-7. Druggist. Was born in Saratoga county, New York, October 21, 1847, and was there educated and raised to manhood. He came West and traveled over the States of Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming Territory for about eight years. His time was spent in teaming, hunting, trapping, etc., in the mountains principally, during his stay in the above named parts. He then returned to Iowa and settled in Malcom, and engaged in the business of bridging with his father, and followed that occupation until 1875 when he engaged in mercantile business, opening a drug store here. He now carries a full line of drugs, medicines, books, stationery, etc., and has built up a large and profitable business. He was married, in 1879, to Miss Ella C. Taylor of Galesburg; she is a lady of refined tastes. Mr. T. is a prominent member of the Knights of Honor, and is financial reporter of the same.