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         JOHN H. CROW, a general farmer of Louisa County, residing in Port Louisa Township, was born Aug. 26, 1838, at Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, and is a son of William and Catherine Crow, the father a native of Ohio, and the mother of Virginia. His father was among the pioneers of Louisa County. When our subject was but ten years old the death of his mother occurred, . . .

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. . . after which he went to live with his grandparents. When the first call for troops to serve three months was made by the Government in 1861, John Crow was among those who responded, and he became a member of Company C, 1st Iowa Infantry. At the expiration of that time he re-enlisted, in the 33d Iowa Infantry, becoming a member of Company B, and serving three years as Sergeant. He participated in the following battles: Springfield, Mo.; Helena, Ark.; Little Rock, Saline River, Spanish Fort, Mobile, Ala., and various skirmishes. Though serving for over three years he never lost a day through sickness, but always gallantly did his duty in defense of the old flag that now floats so proudly over the united country. After receiving his discharge he returned to his home and worked upon a farm, which he rented for a number of years.

During the autumn of 1866 Mr. Crow was united in marriage with Mrs. Hester Snyder, widow of Philip Snyder, and daughter of Mr. McGrew. Seven children have been born of this union: Martha S., wife of J. C. McCleary, a resident of Muscatine, Iowa; Frank V., Archibald, Charles E., Frederick, Everett and Russell, are yet inmates of the paternal home. By her first marriage Mrs. Crow had one son, H. H. Snyder, now residing with our subject. Mr. Crow’s occupation is that of general farming, and he now owns forty acres of land. He has held various township offices of trust, and politically, is a strong supporter of the principles of the Republican party. He takes an active interest in public affairs, is always ready to aid in the advancement of any enterprise for the good of the community, and is one of the respected citizens of Port Louisa Township.