Badgley, Alvetus M.

BADGLEY

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Date: 6/26/2021 at 14:55:41

History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908, by Rev. W. C. Martin, Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908, p.572

ALVETUS MARION BADGLEY
Alvetus M. Badgley is a well known resident of Hartford, who as a practical mechanic and farmer has been connected with the business interests of Warren County for many years. He was born in Morgan County, Indiana on the 24th of February 1845, and is a son of Clark and Jane L. (Duncan) Badgley, who were natives of Indiana and Kentucky respectively. The father was born in 1816 and on reaching manhood was married in the Hoosier state [Ohio], where his wife was reared, and where they continued to reside until after the birth of several of their children. Coming to Warren County, Iowa in 1852, they located on a farm near the village and the father engaged in its operation throughout the remainder of his life. He followed other occupations; however, at the same time, having in early life learned the trade of brick and stone mason and also a plasterer. He died there on the 14th of February 1877, and was survived by his wife for several years.
Alvetus M. Badgley was a lad of only seven years when brought by his parents to this county and here he grew to manhood amid pioneer surroundings. He attended the common schools to a limited extent but is mainly self-educated since reaching man’s estate. He early learned the use of tools and opened a repair shop, which he conducted for several years with good success. After his marriage he engaged in farming on rented land for some time and then purchased a farm adjoining Hartford, whereon he made his home for some years, but is now living in the village though he still continues to operate his land.
On Christmas day, 1870, Mr. Badgley was married in Hartford to Miss Adeline Gibbons, who was born, reared and educated in Ohio. They have one son, A. A. Badgley, who is a jeweler by trade and is now conducting a store in Hartford. At national elections Mr. Badgley always supports the Republican Party but he has never cared for public office, his time and attention being wholly occupied by his business interests. His son belongs to Hartford Lodge, I.O.O.F. The family is one of prominence in the community where they reside.