Ernest John Heaton 1860-1939

HEATON, MULFORD, OSMOND

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Date: 1/26/2014 at 20:47:40

Ernest J. Heaton was born August 12, 1860 in Jefferson County, the son of Edward Bamford and Elizabeth Jane Mulford Heaton and moved to Ringgold County In 1869. He married Ida Adelle Osmond on December 24, 1883, and they were the parents of Foss (Feb. 10, 1885); Edward (June 3, 1887); Lois (May 2, 1892); and John (April 22, 1897). Ernest John and family moved to (Grant Township In 1892. John accidentally shot himself May 15; 1912.

E. J. served one term as State Representative in 1912. The only bill he introduced was the state normal school (Junior college) at Creston, but this was defeated. Later, the Junior college system would be established.

E. J. also helped to organize "Land O'Lake" creameries. He died in 1939.

Ernest John Heaton
 

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