Harrison County Iowa Genealogy

HISTORY OF HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA, 1915
BIOGRAPHIES
Page 902
JOHN H. L. BOUSTEAD

It is pleasing to see well-kept farms, where fences and buildings are kept in repair, and implements and stock well housed. Likewise, it is encouraging to find farmers whose progressive tread has caused them to add the modern conveniences to country homes. John H. L. BOUSTEAD, of Boyer township, has one of the most up-to-date, attractive farms in Harrison county.

John H. L. BOUSTEAD was born on February 16, 1847, in Northumberland county, England, the son of John and Isabella (BLAIN) BOUSTEAD, also natives of the same place. John BOUSTEAD, Sr., was a son of Thomas B. and Catherine (Taylor) BOUSTEAD.

John H. L. BOUSTEAD received his education in the schools of Newcastle upon Tyne, in his native land. The family came to the United States in 1868, arriving in New York on October 14, of that year. They came direct to Harrison county, Iowa, locating in Twelve Mile Grove, in Douglas township. Mr. BOUSTEAD worked out by the month for five years, and then rented land for four years. He bought one hundred and sixty acres of land in section 1, of Jefferson township, in 1874, where his son, Robert H., now lives. He made that his home until in July, 1903, when he moved to his present farm of one hundred and twenty acres in section 36, of Boyer township. He has made many improvements on this farm, building a large, nine-room house. He has installed a furnace in the house, and has a most comfortable home in every respect, while his barns, cribs, granaries, etc., are equally good.

Mr. BOUSTEAD was married on February 24, 1873, to Fannie HALL, who was born on April 22, 1852, in County Durham, England, the daughter of Robert and Frances (HARDMAN) Hall. Her parents came to the United States, in 1870, locating in Douglas township, Harrison county, Iowa, where they lived the remainder of their lives, the father dying on November 3, 1884, and the mother on September 27, 1883. Mr. BOUSTEAD's parents are both dead, his mother having passed away on June 16, 1869.

Mrs. BOUSTEAD died on October 15, 1912, leaving her husband and two children, one child, William L. having preceded her in death. The two living children are Robert H. and John W. Robert H. was born on June 25, 1881, and married Ivy Teague. They are now living on his father's farm. Robert BOUSTEAD and wife are the parents of four children, two of whom are living, Bernice and Glenn. John W., born on August 15, 1883, has never married, and makes his home with his father.

Mr. BOUSTEAD is engaged in general farming and stock raising. He paid a visit to his old home in England in 1911. He is one of Harrison county's most progressive men and is held in high esteem by all who know him. He is a member of the Republican party, but has never held public office, preferring to devote his time and attention to his agricultural interests. He is a member of Woodbine Lodge No. 405, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having been a member of this organization for more than thirty years.

Since Mrs. BOUSTEAD's death, Mrs. Danks, John H. L. BOUSTEAD's sister, has been keeping house for him and his son.

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