George Stokes, although not one of the old settlers, is classed among her prominent and influential citizens, and takes an active interest in any enterprise which tends toward the advancement of Carroll County. Mr. Stokes is a native of England, born September 5, 1844, and there he was reared and educated. He was married in England, to Miss Jane Bugg, a native of England, and a daughter of Robert and Martha Bugg, her marriage taking place November 7, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes are the parents of seven children — Charles, Ada, William, George, Agnes, Minnie and Walter. Mr. Stokes immigrated to America with his family in March, 1874, locating first in Illinois, where he resided about three years. He then came to Carroll County, Iowa, settling in Carroll Township, thence to Jasper Township, where he has since made his home. Mr. Stokes came to America in limited circumstances, and in spite of reverses he has, by his persevering energy and indomitable will, acquired a good property, and is now living surrounded by all the necessary comforts of life. Beside his home on section 4, he also owns eighty acres of Carroll County’s best land, located on section 9, Jasper Township. He devotes some attention to stock-raising, in which enterprise he is meeting with success.

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