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         MARCUS N. LIMBOCKER, who is engaged in general farming and stock-raising on section 9, Columbus City Township, is one of the leading and enterprising young men of Louisa County, where he was born Oct. 9, 1849. His birth occurred on the old homestead, of which he owns a part, and which was located by his father, Alfred Limbocker, whose sketch appears on another page of this work. The early education of our subject was received in the district schools of his native township, he afterward attending the schools of Columbus City, and subsequently took a three-years course in the Iowa Wesleyan University of Mt. Pleasant. He entered that institution with the intention of taking a full classical course, but on account of failing health was compelled to abandon his studies, so, leaving the school-room, he spent the following year in travel through the States of Kansas and Missouri. Returning to the old homestead in 1869, he there followed farming for several years, but in 1875 sold his stock and went to Southeastern Kansas, where he engaged in buying and shipping cattle. Once more he returned to the old farm, coming back in 1877.

The following year Mr. Limbocker was united in marriage with Miss Dora Buffington, who was born in Lucas County, Iowa, Aug. 10, 1863, and is a daughter of Philip and Delilah (Lumbeck) Buffington, who are residents of Elm Grove Township. By their union an interesting family of four children have been born—Alfred N., Ethel D., Lizzie B. and Mabel. In the fall of 1879 Mr. Limbocker entered into partnership with his father in farming and stock-raising, which connection continued until the death of the latter in 1882. By his father’s will he was appointed executor of the estate, which was settled satisfactorily to all, and the old homestead being sold, he bought back 320 acres of it, upon which he has continued to reside since 1882. He turned his attention to the raising of pedigreed Short-horn cattle, of which he now makes a specialty, and intends to devote all his energies to the breeding of fine stock. Being a practical farmer and stock-raiser, and a man of good business ability, we predict success for him in this enterprise. As a citizen, none ranks higher, and several times he has been honored by the residents of the township by being placed in official position. For many years he has been one of the Township Trustees, and has always taken a deep interest in that which pertains to the advancement of the community. He has been a lifelong supporter of the principles of the Republican party, and although not a member of any church, gives liberally to the support of religious institutions, and believes in the doctrines taught by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Socially, he is a member of the A. F. & A. M., belonging to the Royal Arch Chapter, of Columbus Junction. His home is situated on the old mail route, which extended from Burlington to Iowa City, which was then the State capital. Mr. Limbocker is a man of more than ordinary ability, and whatever enterprise or work he turns his attention to is sure to be successful, if unceasing labor and the energy which characterizes his every action can accomplish success.