JESSUP, T.H.

JESSUP, BOND

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 4/13/2013 at 12:29:58

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

Washington Township

Page 791

JESSUP, T.H.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P.O. Oak Grove. Was born in Henry county, Indiana, and was there educated, and in the spring of 1876 he came to his present location. He attended Penn College, at Oskaloosa, Iowa, for one year and a half. He was married to Miss Hannah M. Bond, July, 5 1878. Their family consists of one child, Ada L. Mr. Jessup is now managing his father's farm of 400 acres of fine land, and has an orchard of eleven acres. They are engaged to quite an extent in the raising of thorough-bred stock. He is a man who is closely identified with the growth of the county. He is an active member of the Society of Friends, and always among its liberal contributors and supporters.