Green, E. W. 1872 – 1951
GREEN, ALLEN, BOLLMAN, HARRIS
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E. W. GREEN.
E. W. Green, one of Winneshiek county's most progressive and successful native sons and one of the most substantial and prosperous farmers of Bloomfield township, was born upon the farm a portion of which he now operates October 24, 1872. He is a son of Melvin and Ann Eliza (Allen) Green, who came to Winneshiek county in 1851, taking up as a government claim three quarter sections of land, the deeds of which are still in the possession of the subject of this review. He turned his attention to general farming and was very successful in his chosen line of work, adding to his holdings from time to time and becoming one of the most substantial farmers in this vicinity. He owned at the time of his death three hundred and fifty acres of land, all highly improved and well cultivated, and upon this property his widow now resides. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in Company M, First Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and having served three years. In his family were four children: Carrie, who died in childhood; E. W., of this review; Allen, who lives at home; and a son who died in infancy.
E. W. Green acquired his education in the district schools of Bloomfield township and in his childhood assisted with the work of cultivating the homestead, becoming in this way thoroughly familiar with agricultural methods and details. When the estate was divided after the death of his father he received as his share one hundred and sixty-seven acres of land and this constitutes his present farm. The land lies on section 12, Bloomfield township, and upon it he has made extensive improvements, erecting from the timber grown on his farm a fine two-story, hardwood-finished dwelling, thoroughly complete in equipment and detail. The buildings upon the property are all substantial and in good repair and the entire place reflects the constant supervision of the owner, who is a progressive and able agriculturist.
On the 15th of November, 1893, Mr. Green was united in marriage to Miss Maggie E. Bollman, a daughter of Moses A. and Nancy (Harris) Bollman, early settlers in Winneshiek county. Mr. and Mrs. Green have five children, Ralph E., Irene, Bernice, Chester and Kenneth. Mr. Green is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party, serving at the present time as township trustee and member of the school board. His success in life is due to his own well directed labors and it places him in the front ranks of the township's representative men. Mr. Green is widely and favorably known throughout the county and commands the goodwill, trust and esteem of all who are in any way associated with him.
Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913
Transcriber's Note: Obituary and cemetery information shows year of birth as 1871.
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