MYERS, THOS. J.

MYERS, FLEENER

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Date: 4/16/2013 at 16:43:57

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County

Sugar Creek Township

Page 688

MYERS, THOS. J. -- Section 32, P.O. New Sharon. Was born in Morgan county, Indiana, September 21, 1843, where he continued to live with his parents until he was about sixteen years of age. His father was a farmer and he was brought up to labor on the farm. In the year 1859, his parents removed from Indiana to Iowa and settled in what is now Sugar Creek township, near its eastern line, where young Myers assisted in opening a farm for his father on section 14. He was married in 1863, to Winnie Fleener, who is still living, and by whom he has six children: George S., Oliver P., John T., Elizabeth J., Osher and Etta V. He purchased the farm on which he lives in the year 1867. Has a beautiful location, situated on the north side of the public road. Has a fine residence, bearing orchard and is comfortably fixed.