Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1889

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 341
DR. JOHN EADE, veterinary surgeon, of Muscatine, was born in Cromwell, England, Feb. 14, 1847, and is the son of Dr. James and Johanna (Latta) Eade, who emigrated to America in 1850, locating at Hazel Green, Grant County, Wis., where the Doctor followed his profession for many years, when he moved to Dodgeville, Iowa, where he still resides. He is a graduate of a veterinary college of London.

When but three years of age our subject came to this country with his parents, and as soon as he had attained sufficient age entered the common schools, where he received a liberal education. Having access to his father's books on veterinary surgery, he soon became proficient in the practice, which he has made his life work. In 1864 he enlisted in the late war as a member of company G, 57th Illinois Infantry, and was mustered in at Dixon, Lee Co., Ill., joining his regiment at Savannah, Ga. He then served until the close of the war, being mustered out of service at Louisville, Ky., in July, 1865, and subsequently discharged at Chicago. Returning home he soon afterward removed to Shellsburg, Wis., where he engaged in the practice of his profession until 1874, when he came to Muscatine, Iowa, where he has been in active practice continuously since. He has become widely known throughout the southeastern part of the State, and receives calls for miles away in every direction.

In Muscatine, Iowa, in 1876, Dr. Eade was united in marriage with Miss Ella Harrison, a daughter of Francis and Mary Harrison, natives of North Carolina. By their union two children have been born: Mary L., and John L.. In his political sentiments the Doctor is independent. He is highly respected by all with whom business or social relations have brought him in contact, and is one of Muscatine County's best citizens.

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