Sawyer, J. W.

SAWYER, SHORT

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Date: 1/29/2013 at 08:35:41

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

SAWYER, J.W.—Grinnell Twp—pg 922. Dealer in groceries and provisions, Grinnell. Was born in Vermont, May 29, 1836, and there was educated and grew to manhood. After leaving school he learned the harness-making trade and in the fall of 1873 came to this city, where he obtained a position in G.M. Hatch & Co.’s dry goods store as salesman. In 1875 he was appointed city marshal; again appointed in 1876 and also in 1878, making three consecutive terms. In 1879 he became engaged in the business which he now follows. He was also appointed township trustee in the fall of 1878 and still holds that office. He was married, November 29, 1860, to Miss Sarah G. Short. The result of this marriage is two children: Ida S. and Carroll E.M.