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Edwin A. Seger, deceased, was numbered among the
pioneer settlers of Delaware county, within the borders of which he made his
home for more than forty-two years. He was born in St. Lawrence county, New
York, on the 27th of March, 1836, and spent the greater part of his youth in the
east, acquiring his education in the public schools. Attracted by the
opportunities of the growing west, he came to Iowa in 1854, settling in Delaware
county. He became identified with farming interests in Oneida township and for
many years carried on general agricultural pursuits, his persistency,
determination and energy being manifest in the excellent appearance of his
place.
Mr. Seger was not married at the time he came to the
west but in 1857 wedded Miss Sylvia R. Cates, of Earlville. They traveled life's
journey happily together for almost four decades but were separated by the hand
of death on the 14th of November, 1896, at which time Mr. Seger was engaged in
the insurance business. He passed away in Sioux City and was laid to rest in the
Earlville cemetery. He was known in the county in connection with official
service, having been constable for two years and also road supervisor for two
years. He was always ready to further any movement for the public good, but he
preferred that others should hold office and that his time and attention should
be concentrated upon his business affairs. He united with the Congregational
church in early life and for a number of years served as a deacon in the church
at Almoral. Mrs. Seger is likewise a member of the Congregational church.
Mr. and Mrs. Seger were numbered among the
earliest settlers of Oneida township and they lived to witness many changes as
the work of development and improvement was carried forward. They saw wild
prairie land converted into productive fields and hamlets sprang up in the
county. In the work of development they were much interested, and Mr. Seger ever
bore his part as a public spirited citizen. His personal qualities, recognized
as of sterling worth, gained for him the high regard of those with whom he came
in contact and made his death a matter of deep regret to many friends. |
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