SAMUEL H. CREIGHTON.
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The building interests of Oakville find a very capable representative in Samuel H. Creighton, who has long been successfully engaged in contracting in Louisa county. His birth occurred in Elliott township on the 23d of March, 1873, and he is the eldest son of David J. and Mary R. (Conrod) Creighton, now residents of Mediapolis. The father is also a native of this county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. David J. Creighton were born five children, the other four being . . .
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. . . as follows: Emily Ann, the widow of Frank Robinson, of Ottumwa, Iowa; Melissa H., who married George Cobbs, of Ottumwa; Dennis, who is a resident of Mediapolis; and Letta, who became the wife of Fred Wallace, also of Ottumwa.
After the completion of his education, which was acquired in the district schools, Samuel H. Creighton learned the carpenter’s trade, being at that time but eighteen years of age. Gradually he extended the scope of his activities until he is now engaged in contracting and building. He also owns a cement block factory in Oakville, where he manufactures every form of block used in the construction of buildings. The first cement house erected in Oakville was designed and built by Mr. Creighton, and he also designed and constructed the new fire-proof high school building. More than average success has attended his efforts and he now owns three pieces of residence property in Oakville and also a number of lots.
In 1896 Mr. Creighton married Miss Anna Carter, also a native of Louisa county. Prior to her marriage she was identified with the educational interests of the county, being a teacher in the public schools.
Fraternally, Mr. Creighton is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being identified with Oakville Lodge, No. 135, I.O.O.F., and he votes with the republican ticket but has never been an office seeker. A good workman and capable business man, he possesses the essential qualities to assure success in the work he has elected to follow, from which he has realized gratifying returns.
