Arnold, H. D.

ARNOLD, MORSE

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/16/2013 at 07:41:02

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

ARNOLD, H.D.—Malcom Twp—pg 856. Deceased, Malcom. Was born in Otsego county, New York, in 1828, and was there educated and raised. He early learned the trade of a blacksmith, and followed that as an occupation until a few years after his removal to Iowa. He was married, in 1851, to Miss Mary S. Morse, of Otsego county. He came to this county in 1854, and settled on the State road, on what is now section 14, and was among the first settlers in Malcom township. He died September 20, 1866, leaving a wife and two children: Dewey H. and Mary E. They now conduct a farm of 160 acres of well cultivated land. The subject of our sketch was a man who had won the confidence and respect of all who knew him. He was always a friend to the poor, a zealous worker for the advancement of morals and Christianity. His life was closely associated with the Presbyterian Church; honest and upright in every respect. Was a soldier in the late war. His decease was regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives.