Biographies
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Muscatine County Iowa
1889



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 507

CHARLES E. LUNDY, a prominent and influential farmer residing on section 4, Goshen Tonwship, was born in Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, in 1849, and is a son of William Lundy, who was also born in that country. His father was there reared to manhood, receiving his education in the public schools, and later engaged in farming. He was united in marriage with Martha Roodhouse, who was born in England, but left her native land and became a resident of Canada in her youth. To them were born twelve children, of whom our subject was the ninth in order of birth, and ten of that number are yet living: Martha, now Mrs. Holloway, resides in Missouri; Edward, who is married, is living in Canada; Samuel died in 1871, leaving a family to mourn his loss; Agnes, now Mrs. Grice, is living in Missouri; Henry, is married and resides in Silver Creek, Neb.; Ann, now Mrs. Townsley, is also living in Silver Creek; Eli is married and resides in Missouri; George, who is located in Nebraska, is also married; Elma, now Mrs. Potter, is living at Breckenridge, Mo., and Elliott makes his home in Nebraska. In 1855, accompanied by his family, William Lundy removed from Canada to Springdale, Cedar County, Iowa, where he purchased raw land and developed a farm, making that his home until 1862, when he became a resident of Henry County, Ill. Later he returned to his old home in Canada, and thence he moved to Missouri, where his death occurred in1877, at the age of seventy-two years. Religiously, he was a member of the Society of Friends, an earnest Christian gentleman, loved and respected by all. He took a prominent part in political affairs, voting with the Democrat party in early life, but in later years supported the Republican party by his ballot. Mrs. Lundy is still living, and resides with her children.

Upon his father's farm our subject was reared to manhood, and his education was received in the district schools of this State. While residing in Cedar County he became acquainted with Miss Catherine Moore, and in October, 1873, he led her to the marriage altar. The lady was born in Ohio, and is a daughter of John and Nancy ( Roberts ) Moore, who were also natives of the Buckeye State. The father was a farmer by occupation, and at an early day emigrated to the West, locating in Cedar County, where he purchased land and developed a farm, upon which he resided until called to his final home in October, 1883, at the age of seventy-two years. A charitable, benevolent man, he gave liberally to the poor, and was a zealous worker in the church. His death proved a sad loss not only to the immediate family but to his many friends and to Cedar county, of which he was one of the most loyal citizens. Politically, he was an ardent supporter of the principles advocated by the Republican party. Mrs. Moore departed this life in 1872, preceding her husband several years to the better world.

Farming has been the life occupation of Mr. Lundy. Having been reared upon a farm from his earliest days he has been familiar with the different lines of work. In 1884 he purchased eighty-seven acres of fine arable land on section 4, Goshen Township, which he has since continued to cultivate. Though his farm is not as large as some, it is one of the most highly improved in the community. He is also engaged in stock-raising; his cattle, horses and hogs being of a good grade, and everything about his place denotes thrift and enterprise. His home is pleasantly and conveniently situated near a market, being only about four miles from West Liberty.

Politically, he is a stalwart supporter of the Republican party, taking great interest in its growth and advancement. By his union with Miss Moore two charming little daughters have been born, Gertrude May and Zulu Maud, who make glad the parent's hearts and gladden the home by their presence.


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