Torrey, Milo

TORREY, MCELLSON

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/21/2013 at 08:22:06

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

TORREY, MILO—Malcom Twp—pg 878. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 12, P.O. Malcom. Born in Bethel, Windsor county, Vermont, June 19, 1832, and was there educated and raised to manhood, and has followed the pursuits of agriculture from youth up. Was married, December 4, 1856, to Miss Henrietta McEllson, of Brookford, Vermont. Their family consists of two children: George (born January 15, 1871), Allie M. (born December 20, 1873). In the fall of 1867 he moved to Wisconsin, Jefferson county, and resided there about four years, when he came to Poweshiek county and settled in his present location, where he now owns 160 acres of land, and 200 acres in Pulaski county, Missouri, all under cultivation. He has some fine stock. His home is surrounded with beautiful shade and ornamental trees; he has a fine orchard, with extensive vineyards, and his home presents the appearance of a thrifty and prosperous farmer. He was elected township trustee, and held that office two years; he has also held other important township offices.