Leisure, W. S.

LEISURE, COWAN, MILLMAN, PRUDEN

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/17/2013 at 08:58:38

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

LEISURE, W.S,--Grinnell Twp—pg 909. Postmaster, Grinnell. This gentleman was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, on the twenty-fourth day of November, 1829. He lived on a farm until he was fifteen, then served an apprenticeship in the tailor business, which he followed for twelve years. He came West and located in Pimrose, Lee county, Iowa, where he worked two years at his trade, and one year on a farm. He came to Grinnell in April, 1855, and has been a resident of this city ever since. In November, 1861, he enlisted in company E, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and served his country for three years. He has been postmaster at this place for thirteen years, receiving his appointment during Andrew Johnson’s administration. Since coming to this place Mr. Leisure has been closely identified with Grinnell’s best interests, and enjoys in the highest degree, the confidence and respect of all. He was married, in Harrisville, Bulter [sic] county, Pennsylvania, to Miss Ann J. Cowan, March 9, 1852. By this union they have two daughters: Mary (now Mrs. Capt. J.H. Millman, of this city), Laura L. (now Mrs. George A. Pruden, surveyor of the Central Railroad of Iowa).