McIntire, John

MCINTIRE MCMAINES

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/2/2013 at 12:34:15

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

McINTIRE, JOHN—Jackson Twp—pg 656-7. Retired farmer and miller, Montezuma. Was born in Kentucky November 10, 1803, and after completing his education, commenced following agricultural pursuits. He resided in his native State until the fall of 1829, when he removed to the State of Indiana. Resumed farming, and in the spring of 1849, came to Iowa, settling in this county. On arriving at Montezuma, there were but three families. In 1854 he built the old Montezuma House, was its proprietor for a short time, and in 1855 built what is now called the Stanley House. He was its proprietor for two years, and in 1857 sold out to Mr. Stanley. In 1855 Mr. McIntire built a steam grist mill, which he ran until 1861. In 1866 he bought a mill on Skunk River, and in 1867sold it to Brignon & Ritz, who continued the business. Mr. McIntire retired from active business life in 1868, on account of ill health. His marriage was in Indiana, March 29, 1829, to Miss Jane McMaines. They have nine children: Louanne, James, John, Margaret, Samuel, Thomas, Perry, Robert and Ellen.