Jewell, John A. 1860 - 1953
JEWELL, HEADINGTON, HATTON
Posted By: Bill Waters (email)
Date: 2/28/2014 at 19:41:31
JOHN A. JEWELL
John A. Jewell is engaged in general farming and stock-raising upon two hundred and forty acres of land lying on section 7, Decorah township. He has resided within the borders of Winneshiek county since his infancy but was born in Ohio, January 13, 1860, a son of Jacob and Emily (Headington) Jewell, of whom further mention is made in connection with the sketch of Benjamin E. Jewell. He was only a few months old when the family moved to Winneshiek county, Iowa, and he here grew to manhood, acquiring his education in the district school and at Breckenridge Institute in Decorah. During his childhood he aided with the operation of the homestead and for a number of years after laying aside his books assisted his father, finally renting the homestead which he continued to operate for some time. After his father's death he came into two hundred-and forty acres of land on section 7, Decorah township, and to its operation he now gives practically all of his time and attention, success attending his well directed labors. He rents one hundred and twenty additional acres and the entire tract is under a high state of cultivation, reflecting everywhere Mr. Jewell's careful supervision and practical methods. In addition to general farming he is also extensively interested in stock-raising, specializing in the breeding of thoroughbred Poland China hogs, which prove a profitable source of income to him. He has improved his land and has now a good home and substantial outbuildings, the place presenting a neat and attractive appearance.
On November 8, 1891, Mr. Jewell was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Hatton, a daughter of John and Mary Hatton, natives of England, who spent their entire lives in that country. Mr. and Mrs. Jewell have three children: Fred J., aged twenty; Beatrice D., aged eighteen; and Clarence E., twelve years of age. The family are members of the Episcopal church. Mr. Jewell is a stockholder in the Farmers Creamery Company of Decorah and is well known in business circles of that community. He gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and takes an intelligent interest in public affairs, giving his hearty and active cooperation to progressive public projects. In the township where he has resided since his infancy he is widely and favorably known, his honorable, upright and useful life having gained him the confidence and esteem of all who have come in contact with him.
Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark publishing Company 1913
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