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1907 Past and Present Biographies
J.. H. HiddlesonIt was sixteen years prior to his removal to Iowa, however, that J. H. Hiddleson of this review became a resident of Illinois, having up to that time lived in Pennsylvania. He resided in the Keystone state until about twenty-two years of age, and is indebted to its public school system for the educational privileges he enjoyed. In 1849 he made his way westward to Illinois, settling in Clyde township, Whiteside county, where he carried on general agricultural pursuits. In 1850, however, he removed to Wisconsin, taking up his abode at Big Falls, where he worked by the month. After two and a half years spent in that state he returned to Illinois, purchased a tract of land with the money he had saved from his earnings in Wisconsin and began farming on his own account. His place was situated near Morrison, the county seat, and he there carried on general agricultural pursuits with good success until 1865, when he disposed of his property in Illinois and came to Iowa. In the meantime Mr. Hiddleson had been married, having in the spring of 1855 wedded Miss Katura Woodruff, a native of the state of New York. Their married life was of short duration, for in the fall of 1856 she was called to her final rest. Later Mr. Hiddleson wedded Paulowna Wright, also a native of New York, and unto them were born five children: Virgil S., who is living in Washington township; Mary H.; John P., also living in Washington township; I. B., at Rippey, Iowa; and Ira, deceased. The last two are twins. The wife and mother died December 20, 1900. Following his marriage J. H. Hiddleson remained in Whiteside county, Illinois, for ten years and then came to Greene county, Iowa, settling in Washington township, where he purchased a tract of raw prairie land. He broke the entire tract himself, bringing the fields under a high state of cultivation and greatly promoting their fertility through the practical and progressive methods he followed. His first home was a log cabin, in which he began life in true pioneer style, but later he built a frame house and as opportunity offered he added good barns and outbuildings to his place. He set out most of the trees. Upon his farm he resided until about twenty-five years ago, when he removed to Jefferson, but he still owns his farm property, from which he derives a good rental. He has engaged in some business enterprises since coming to the town, but his time and supervision are now given only to his invested interests. In all that he has undertaken he has met with success, for his life has been one of unabating energy and indefatigable enterprise. Since war times Mr. Hiddleson has been a stalwart advocate of the republican party and while he has never sought or desired oflice he has ever supported the principles of the party and has done all in his power to promote the public welfare. He has lived here from an early period in the development of the county, having for forty-two years been a witness of the changes that have occurred. Many events which are to others matters of history are to him matters of personal knowledge or experience. He has now reached a venerable age and because of an upright, honorable life receives the unqualified good will and respect of all with whom he has been associated. |
Transcribed from "Past and Present of Greene County, Iowa Together With Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Prominent and Leading Citizens and Illustrious Dead," by E. B. Stillman assisted by an Advisory Board consisting of Paul E. Stillman, Gillum S. Toliver, Benjamin F. Osborn, Mahlon Head, P. A. Smith and Lee B. Kinsey, Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1907.  Site Terms, Conditions & Disclaimer |