Daniel Christmus, farmer and stock –raiser, living on section 12, Eden Township, Carroll County, is a native of Wales, born in October, 1826, his parents, Chris and Margaret Christmus, being natives of the same country. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, which he has made his life-work, and remained in Wales till attaining the age of thirty years, when he immigrated to America, first settling in Rock Island County, Illinois, where he resided seven years. May 20, 1871, he came to Carroll County, Iowa, making the entire trip by team, settling where he has since made his home. On coming to the county he bought 100 acres of raw prairie land, which he has since improved and brought under fine cultivation, making it one of the best farms in his neighborhood. He has since added to his original purchase till his farm now contains 180 acres, 100 acres in Eden and eighty acres adjoining in Newton Township. There were few families in Eden Township when Mr. Christmus first settled there, and here he experienced many of the privations incident to the life of a settler in a new country, going to Carroll to do his trading, his milling being done at Coon Rapids or Jefferson. He has on his farm a fine grove of trees which he has raised from the seed. Mr. Christmus has been twice married. He was married in Wales to a lady named Richards, by whom he had three daughters—Maggie, who is married, Sarah and Emily. He was married a second time in 1882 to Miss Jennie Morgan, a daughter of Roland Morgan. Her parents were natives of Wales, and both died in Illinois. While living in his native county Mr. Christmus belonged to the Odd Fellows order. He is a member of the Congregational church. In politics he has always affiliated with the Republican party.

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