Stockwell, Winchester

STOCKWELL, SULLIVAN

Posted By: Doretta Pimlott Cowman
Date: 10/26/2012 at 11:15:00

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Page 939

STOCKWELL, WINCHESTER -- Farmer, section 15, P.O. Chester Centre. Was born in Croydon, New Hampshire, March 30, 1834, and was there educated. He followed farming until 1852, when he removed to Iowa, settling in Clinton county, and engaged in school teaching until 1853. Again commenced farming and in 1862 came to this county, where he now owns a farm of 160 acres, upon which is an orchard of 400 apple trees. Has held various township offices. Is a member of the Congregational Church and stands high in the esteem of all. His marriage was in Clinton county, Iowa, to Miss Margaret Sullivan. Their family consists of five children: Frank E., Arthur, Laura, Fred and John D.