Needham, G. S.

NEEDHAM, SMITH

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/23/2013 at 07:55:21

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

NEEDHAM, G.S.—Grinnell Twp—pg 916. Dealer in groceries and queensware, Grinnell. Was born in Wyoming county, New York, November 28, 1838, and at the age of eleven years removed with his parents to Henry county, Illinois, and in 1855 moved to Galesburg, same State. There he received his education, and in the spring of 1858 came to Mitchell county, this State, where he was engaged in farming for about six years. In the fall of 1864 he was elected Recorder of Mitchell county, and held that office for three terms; and in February, 1871, he went to Dickinson county; there continued farming, and in the fall of 1871 was elected Treasurer of that county, holding that office until December, 1874, having performed the duties with satisfaction to all concerned. He then went to California and engaged in teaching vocal music, remaining until June, 1876, when he returned to Dickinson county, and in October, 1876, came to this county. He is now engaged in teaching vocal music in the public schools of Grinnell. Mr. Needham was married, June 27, 1860, in Mitchell county, this State, to Miss Mary L. Smith, who was born in Chautauqua county, New York, June 20, 1843. At an early age she developed a taste for music, and is now a very efficient and successful music teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Needham have two children: Francis S. and Mary A.