Hexom, J. D., M.D. 1879 – 1957
HEXOM, SIVESEND, DAHLEN
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Date: 3/24/2015 at 08:27:37
J. D. HEXOM, M. D.
Dr. J. D. Hexom, who since 1905, following his graduation from the State University of Iowa, has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession at Highlandville, was born near Waukon, Allamakee county, Iowa, January 17, 1879, a son of David and Augusta (Sivesend) Hexom, the former a native of Norway, while the mother was born either in Winneshiek or Allamakee county, Iowa. They now reside in Decorah, the father having retired from business life after long and active connection with farming interests. The family numbered ten children, all of whom are living, and the sons have all become farmers save Dr. Hexom and a brother who is engaged in merchandising.
Dr. Hexom is the third in order of birth, and upon the old homestead in Allamakee county he was reared until he left to pursue his education outside the district schools. Entering Luther College at Decorah, he there pursued his classical course until graduated in 1901. He prepared for his professional career as a student in the medical department of the State University of Iowa and won his M. D. degree in 1905. He at once located for practice in Highlandville, where he has since remained and as the years have passed his success has grown. His ability has enabled him to successfully cope with many complex and intricate professional problems. Dr. Hexom is also connected with agricultural interests, owning the farm upon which he was born, comprising three hundred acres six miles west of Waukon. The farm is situated on the county line, part being in Winneshiek and the remainder in Allamakee county. The practical experience which he had in youth enables Dr. Hexom to carefully direct the cultivation and further development of this place, from which he derives a gratifying annual income.
In 1903 occurred the marriage of Dr. Hexom and Miss Emma Dahlen, a native of Winneshiek county and a daughter of Ole and Ingri Dahlen, of Glenwood township. They have three children: Lester, Floyd and Dagna. In politics Dr. Hexom is a republican, active and interested in the success of the party. He is now chairman of the republican precinct committee and a member of the county central committee. The cause of education finds in him a friend and he is now serving effectively as president of the independent school district. He belongs to the Big Canoe Lutheran church of Highlandville and he has been leader of the Highlandville Cornet Band during the past four years or since its organization. He played the cornet in the college orchestra and has always possessed great love for and interest in music. He regards his profession, however, as his chief life work and holds membership in the Northeastern Iowa and the American Medical Associations, thus keeping in touch with the advanced thought of the profession.
Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913
Decorah Lutheran Cemetery gravestone
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