Royce, L.

ROYCE, COGHLAN

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 3/18/2010 at 13:09:43

History of Poweshiek County Iowa 1880
Pleasant Township
Page 784

ROYCE, L.--Farmer, section 4, P.O. Malcom. Son of H.B. Royce, Sr. Was born in Racine county, Wisconsin, January 26, 1841; moved with the family to Rock and Marquette counties, Wisconsin; came to Poweshiek county in 1860 with his parents. He married, July 2, 1873, Miss Phebe Coghlan, of Keokuk county, Iowa. By this union they have two children: Sarah Stella and Leon. Mr. Royce located on his present farm, which consists of 280 acres, in 1864. His home is pleasantly situated, and denotes comfort and prosperity; his orchard consists of 250 apple trees, and other fruits proportionately, and he is a successful tiller of the soil.