Pg 651

         PORT LOUISA TOWNSHIP is bounded on the north by Muscatine County, on the east by the Mississippi River, on the south by Jefferson, and on the west by Wapello and Grandview Townships. Among the earliest settlers of this township were James Major, William Kennedy, Samuel Chaney, John Ronold, Levi Stephens, G. H. Crow, Albert McClung, James Irving, D. P. Herron, William N. Herron, Henry Rockafellow, William Flinn and Sam F. Parris. The first school in the township was taught by John Holmes. Eliza J. Ronold and Miss McConnell were the first lady teachers. The first child born is supposed to be Emily Ronold. Rev. Alexander Blakie preached the first sermon. David Herron and Nancy Gerrick were the first couple married. John Ronold was the first Justice of the Peace. The township of Port Louisa stretches along the Mississippi River, and contains much waste land, although it has within its borders a number of fine farms. The religious element predominates in its population, the United Presbyterian having the largest membership.