J. O. Havens, farmer, section 19, Glidden Township, came to Glidden in 1871, being one of the early settlers of the town. He was born in the town of Westport, Essex County, New York, in 1830. In 1855 he went to Waukegan, Illinois. In 1862 he enlisted in Company G, Ninety-sixth Illinois Infantry, serving three years. His regiment was a part of Granger’s Reserved Corps. He participated in the battle of Lookout Mountain, and several other important engagements. At Buzzard’s Roost, Georgia, 1864, he was severely wounded in the left shoulder. When he was sufficiently recovered he was placed on court martial duty, where he remained five months, or until the war closed. He entered the service as a private, and was mustered out as First Lieutenant. While the general health of Mr. Havens is fair, his wounded shoulder and arm give him much trouble. He continued to reside in Illinois until 1871, at which time he came to Carroll County. Mr. Havens was married in Illinois to Miss Marian C. Evans, who was born in Ticonderoga, New York, in 1838, going to Illinois with her parents when about fifteen years old. Mr. and Mrs. Havens have four children—two daughters, Charlotte M., teacher in public school, and Minnie, in District No. 3, Glidden, and two sons, George, a tinsmith, and Edward, a young farmer. The parents of Mr. Havens were Asahel and Charlotte (Stoddard) Havens, who lived in the State of New York until their decease. He has been a Republican since the organization of that party. He cast his first presidential vote for General Scott in 1852. He was adjutant of the Grand Army Post at Glidden from its organization until 1887, when he was made commander.

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