Cady, Thomas

CADY, NORTH

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/16/2013 at 07:48:47

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

CADY, THOMAS.—Malcom Twp—pg 858-9. Postmaster, Malcom. Was born in Genesee county, New York, in 1830, and there grew to manhood on a farm. In 1855 he removed to Genesee, Illinois, where he continued farming and resided there until the year 1868, at which time he came to Poweshiek county. First settled in Madison township and remained two years, when he came to Malcom. In 1872 he was appointed Deputy Sheriff and held the office four years, and in 1876 received the appointment of postmaster. He was elected a member of the city council in 1880. In the year 1861 Miss Julia M. North, of Genesee, New York, became his wife. They have three children: Allison B., Myra A. and Fannie L. Lost one, aged seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Cady are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. C. is a prominent member of the Lilly Lodge and has held the office of senior warden. Was also a charter member of the same.