Abram Treadwell was born in
London District, Canada, Sept. 18, 1832. His father,
Tryon Treadwell, was born in Schoharie County, N.Y., and
went to Canada in 1814 where he married Mary Smith, by
whom he had eleven children. Abram worked on his father's
farm and attended school in Canada until he arrived at
man's estate, and when twenty-four years old went to
Elgin, Ill., thence to Clayton County, and settled in
Lodomillo Township. He worked for R. Buckley one season,
then engaged in the harness business in Stawberry Point,
building the first shop for the purpose in that place. On
Aug. 12, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-first
Iowa Infantry Volunteers, and served until the close of
the war. He enlisted as a private and was promoted to
First Lieutenant. He returned to Clayton County, and on
Sept. 24, 1865, he married Emily A. Gager, who was born
in Will County, Ill., and was a daughter of James P. and
Jane (Frazine) Gager. They have had four children-- Mark
G., Ray D., Lynn C. and baby. After his marriage Mr.
Treadwell settled on his present farm in Lodomillo
Township. He owns 120 acres of land, eighty under
cultivation, and thoroughly stocked. He has held various
offices of trust in his township, and has always taken an
active interest in educational matters. He is well and
favorably known throughout the county as an energetic
citizen. source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 904-905 |