GEORGE H. BURROUGHS

The agricultural interests of Cedar county find a worthy and successful representative in George H. Burroughs, who is actively engaged in farming and stock-raising on section 14, Pioneer township. His place comprises almost one hundred acres of rich and productive land and is situated within one mile of the corporation limits of Mechanicsville. His birth occurred in Jones county, Iowa, on the 5th of December, 1874, his father being Andrew Burroughs, a native of Ohio. The latter is a son of Thomas Burroughs, who took up his abode among the earliest settlers of Jones county, Iowa. Andrew Burroughs grew to manhood in that county and there married Miss Anna Miller, who was born and reared in Jones county. Her father, Elias Miller, came to Iowa from Pennsylvania at an early day. Andrew Burroughs still survives and is one of the well known agriculturists and respected citizens of Jones county.

George H. Burroughs was reared and educated in his native county and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority. He was married when a young man of twenty-seven and began his domestic life on a farm in Cedar county, which he had purchased a short time prior to his marriage and which has remained his place of abode continuously since. The property comprises ninety-two acres of land on section 14, Pioneer township. Mr. Burroughs has erected thereon a commodious, attractive and modern residence, heated by furnace and equipped with all the conveniences of a model city home. The house is surrounded by a well kept lawn and a grove of evergreen trees further enhances the attractiveness of the place. His farm is one of the most highly improved in the township and is divided into fields of convenient size by woven-wire fences. In addition to cultivating the cereals best adapted to soil and climate he is also engaged in the raising and feeding of stock, making a specialty of registered and high grade shorthorn cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs. A man of excellent business ability, strict integrity and genuine personal worth, he is uniformly respected and esteemed and enjoys a wide acquaintance in Cedar, Jones and Linn counties.

On the 25th of February, 1902, in Pioneer township, Cedar county, Mr. Burroughs was united in marriage to Miss Clara Bell Andre, who was born, reared and educated here and is a graduate of the Lisbon High School. Her father, L. H. Andre, is now living retired in Mechanicsville but was actively identified with general agricultural pursuits in Pioneer township for a number of years. He acted as a member of the board of county supervisors for some years and also served as township trustee and in other positions of public trust and responsibility. Unto our subject and his wife has been born a daughter, Alwilda Ione Burroughs.

Since age conferred upon the right of franchise Mr. Burroughs has supported the men and measures of the democracy but has never sought office as a reward for his party fealty. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church at Mechanicsville. His wife is also one of its valued members and active workers and teaches a class in the Sunday school. Their home is the abode of a warm-hearted and generous hospitality, which is greatly enjoyed by their many friends.