Law, William, Jr.

LAW, AUSTON

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1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

DEEP RIVER TOWNSHIP

Page 734

LAW, WILLIAM, JR.--Harness-maker and dealer in saddlery hardware, P.O. Deep River. His father was born in Scotland in 1797, and still lives, at the age of eighty-three. His mother is also a native of Scotland, but they were married in America. William Jr., was born in Ashland county, Ohio, the 11th of May, 1850, and emigrated with his father to this State and county in March, 1864, and has lived in Deep River township ever since. He worked on his father's farm until he was twenty-six years old, when, having learned his present trade, he set up in business for himself in the village of Dresden. He married the 25th of February, 1873, Miss Mary J. Auston, of this township, who was born in Illinois. They have one child, Lillian Belle (born March 6, 1877). Mr. Law has been twice elected to the office of constable, and is now holding that office. He owns his flourishing business and is held in high esteem by his associates.