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         ROBERT D. JAMISON, one of the progressive and leading farmers of this county, residing on section 16, Wapello Township, was born Sept. 27, 1853, in the township in which he still resides. His parents, William and Emeline (Delzell) Jamison, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume, came to this county in 1840. Robert D. was reared to farm life, and his primary education, which was received in the common schools of the county, was supplemented by a course in Howe’s Academy at Mt. Pleasant. After his school days were over he returned to his home, and again resumed farming, which occupation he has followed continuously since. At the death of his father, in 1884, he took charge of the homestead, comprising 613 acres of fine land, situated both in Wapello and Morning Sun Townships, and has been very successful in its management, having one of the finest improved farms of the county. He raises a good grade of all kinds of stock, and feeds from fifty to seventy-five head of cattle annually.

Mr. Jamison in his political views is a supporter of the Democratic party. He has always identified himself with matters of public interest, and as a citizen none ranks higher. A young man of sober, industrious habits, he has won the entire confidence of the community, and is an honor to his widowed mother, who is numbered among the pioneers.