BENJAMIN T. TINDALL.

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         Benjamin T. Tindall, who engages in general farming and stock-raising, is one of Louisa county’s native sons, his natal day being the 23d of January, 1853. The parents, John and Sarah (Marshall) Tindall, were natives of Ohio. In 1849 the father migrated to Iowa, locating in Louisa county, but he soon returned to the Buckeye state, where he remained until 1851. At this time he came back to Louisa county and together with his brother preempted two hundred and forty acres of land. Here he engaged in general farming and stock- . . .

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. . . raising, adding to his holdings as he was able until, at the time of his demise, he owned one hundred and sixty-four acres of land. Both parents spent their latter years in this county, the mother passing away at the age of fifty-one and the father at seventy-three years. Unto them were born the following children: Benjamin T., our subject; Mary and Eliza, both of whom are deceased; Nancy, the wife of Laben Saunders, of Poweshiek county; Robert, who is a resident of Louisa county; William, living in Poweshiek county; and Sadie, who became the wife of Lyman Ogier, of Louisa county.

         The district schools of this county provided Benjamin T. Tindall with his education, following which he assisted his father with the work of the homestead until he was twenty-four years of age. He subsequently began farming as a renter and for thirteen years operated a threshing machine. In 1907 he bought his present homestead, which contains eighty acres, and here he engages in general farming in connection with which he also raises stock. He has greatly added to the value of his property during the period of his ownership by reason of the fine improvements he has made thereon, and his fields, which are fertile and well tilled, are amply rewarding his labors.

         On the 21st of February, 1877, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Tindall and Miss Sarah Marshall, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Smith) Marshall, who were the parents of eleven children as follows: Margareta, who is deceased; Ella, the wife of R. H. Marshall, of Los Angeles, California; Sarah, now Mrs. Tindall; Myra, who married T. A. Hamilton, of Winfield, Iowa; Ida, the wife of C. A. Whitaker, of Post Falls, Idaho; Joshua, who is deceased; Henry and Leander, of Alaska; Frank, of Morning Sun township; Clara, the wife of George Hungate of South Dakota; and Laura, the wife of William Arnold of Morning Sun. Unto the union of Mr. and Mrs. Tindall were born eight children: Laura and Leroy, who are deceased; Josie, the wife of Frank Owens of New London, Iowa; Jennie, who is deceased; Velma, who is at home; Alice, deceased; and Nellie and Fred at home.

         The family affiliate with the Protestant churches. Mr. Tindall is a republican. He does not actively participate in political affairs, however, preferring to give his undivided attention to the direction of his personal interests.