Peter Lamont, farmer, section 22, Pleasant Valley Township, is one of the successful and enterprising citizens of Carroll County. He is a native of Argyleshire, Scotland, born February 11, 1844, son of Peter and Nancy (McKeller) Lamont, who were the parents of five children, of whom our subject was the fourth child. When he was about three months old his parents came to America and located in Cortland County, State of New York, where he was reared and educated in the schools of that State. Arriving at the age of manhood, he was united in marriage February 14, 1872, with Miss Mary White, a native of Tompkins County, New York, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James White. Mr. and Mrs. Lamont removed to Iowa the same year, settling upon his present farm in Pleasant Valley Township, this county. He first purchased 160 acres of land which was then in its primitive state. He has since added to his original purchase until he now owns 320 acres of as good land as can be found in Carroll County. It is in a good state of cultivation, and has been well-improved. He has a comfortable house and good, commodious out-buildings for stock. He is engaged in general farming and stock-raising and feeding. Mrs. Lamont died August 20, 1877, leaving one son — George A. October 22, 1878, Mr. Lamont was united in marriage with Filena Owens, who was born in Huron County, Ohio, and reared in Johnson County, Iowa. Her parents were John and Caroline (Tanner) Owens. Mr. Lamont is a Republican in politics and a strong advocate of the principles of that party. He served as township clerk five years, has also served as member of the school board, and belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church.

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