MANN, M. E.

MANN

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Date: 4/16/2013 at 12:51:09

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

Sugar Creek Township

Page 685

MANN, M. E. -- School teacher. Born in Franklin county, Ohio, at New Albany, on March 29, 1858, where he resided with his parents until he was ten years of age, then removed to Delaware county in 1874. His parents removed to Iowa, settling in Jackson county, living a short time in Sheridan Center, this county, living and working on the farm and attending school in the winter. Attended the Centerville high school in Delaware, Ohio. Commenced teaching in Delaware county, Ohio, and three terms in Jackson county. Taught one term in Wilson county, Kansas, where he remained some months. Has studied medicine something like fifteen months. Removed to Searsboro in February, 1880, where he has since lived. His mother lives here. His mother has seven children, of whom he is the oldest.