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         WILLIAM T. VERTREES, proprietor of a livery, sale and feed stable, of Morning Sun, was born Sept. 25, 1848, in Morning Sun Township, this county, and is a son of Josiah and Susan (Jameson) Vertrees, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. He received his education in the schools of Morning Sun, and also attended school at Burlington for a year. He grew to manhood upon his father’s farm in Morning Sun Township, remaining under the parental roof until twenty-two years of age, when he started out in life for himself. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary F. Stewart, who was born in Licking County, Ohio, June 20, 1848, and is a daughter of J. C. and Jane (Patterson) Stewart, who were among the early settlers of Louisa County. Her mother died in February, 1888, and her father, who was a farmer by occupation, is now living a retired life in Morning Sun. Two children grace their union: Minnie B. and Myrtle B., twins, who were born Sept. 13, 1871, in Morning Sun.

The parents have given their daughters good educational advantages, and have also had them instructed in the art of music. The family are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mrs. Vertrees is one of the most active workers of that denomination. She takes great interest in the Sabbath-school work, and for many years has been one of its teachers. From 1870 to 1876 Mr. Vertrees engaged in farming in Morning Sun Township, but at the latter date sold out, and removed to the town of Morning Sun, where he has since resided. He embarked in the livery business, and has a first- . . .

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. . . class stable, keeping a nice line of teams and rigs of the latest style. He has always taken an active part in public affairs, has held various township offices, and has ever been identified with the Republican party. Throughout his life he has lived in Louisa County, and by his honesty and fair dealing has won the confidence of the entire community. He is one of Louisa County’s honored and respected citizens, and we are pleased to record his sketch in this volume.