Joy, Enoch

JOY, CARR

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/15/2013 at 07:59:32

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

JOY, ENOCH - Grinnell Twp - pg 906. Of the firm of Joy & Preston, bakers and grocers, Grinnell. Was born in New Hampshire, December 30, 1837, and after receiving his education there learned the trade of shoemaker, which he followed until August, 1864. Then enlisted in company C, Eighteenth New Hampshire volunteers, and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. Returned to his home and remained until February, 1867, when he came to this county and located at Grinnell. The firm is doing a large business and with good success. Mr. Joy was married in New Hampshire, August 4, 1858, to Miss A.R.S. Carr. By this union they have three children: Walter I., Louie E. and Nellie.