Raymond, P. P.

RAYMOND, BUCLAND, MCWADE

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/19/2013 at 07:35:44

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

RAYMOND, P.P.—Malcom Twp—pg 872. Banker, Malcom. Was born in Washington county, July 15, 1809 and was there raised and educated. He followed farming till 1874; also, in connection with farming, was engaged in coopering. When twenty-five years of age he purchased a farm and began its improvement. In 1835, April 10th, he was married to Miss Sophrona Bucland, of his native county. This wife died in 1852, and the same year he was married to Miss Jane McWade, who was born in Chelsea, Vermont. They have one son living, Edgar P. Mr. Raymond is a man who is closely associated with the growth and prosperity of the county. He came here in 1855 and settled in what is now known as Old Malcom. He first erected a log house, covered with shingles which were split from logs, the finishing lumber being hauled from Muscatine. His house was subsequently converted into a hotel, and was known as the "Green Mountain House." He also opened a farm of 320 acres, on which he erected fine comfortable buildings. In 1874 he moved to the town of Malcom, erected a fine residence, and engaged in the banking business. Mr. R. has filled several important township offices, and receives the confidence and respect of the citizens of the county, which, by his character and conduct, he so richly deserves.