For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 700
ROBERT MAXWELL....A native of Muscatine county, Robert Maxwell, of Orono township has assisted in the important work of developing the resources of this section and is today one of the prosperous and highly respected men of this county. He was born Septamber 19, 1867, a son of Thomas J., and Mary ( Boggs ) Maxwell, a record of whom appears elsewhere in this work.Educated in the common schools, Robert Maxwell grew up under conditions favorable for an honorable and successful career. He continued with his parents until after his marriage and then began farming upon his own account on a part of his father's place, conducting his affaris in such a way as to produce very favorable returns. Since the death of his father Mr. Maxwell of this review has owned the family homestead and lives in Louisa county. His farm embraces one hundred and forty-seven acres of well improved land, which he has brought to a high state of productiveness. He carries on general farming and is also a stock-raiser of established reputation, who handles a good grade of animals and generally succeeds in receiving the best prices offered in the market.
On the 25th of December, 1890, Mr. Maxwell was united in marriage to Miss Mary Snyder, a native of Muscatine county and a daughter of John and Rosanna ( Chapman ) Snyder, the former of whom was born in Germany and the latter in Ohio. They were married in the Buckeye state and came west in 1864, locating in Muscatine county, Iowa. The father was a carpenter and followed his trade after arriving in this county, at the same time managing his farm. He passed away February 26, 1907, But Mrs Snyder is still living and makes her home at Conesville, having reached the age of seventy-three years. There were eleven children in their family, namely : Philander, now deceased ; Belle ; Emma; Joseph; Simeon, deceased ; Minnie ; John, deceased ; Mary ; Allie ; Jennie ; and Elbert. Three children came to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, the first of whom died in infancy, the others being : Verda, who was born December 13, 1894, and has received a good common-school education ; and Forrest, born October 25, 1898. Mrs. Maxwell is a lady of fine mental accomplishments, having in her girlhood received tha advantages of education in high school.
Mr. Maxwell by an honorable and upright life has won the confidence of a wide circle of friends, and his home is one of the hospitable gathering places of the neighborhood. He and his family are valued members of the Reformed church. Politically he is allied with the democratic party, believing that in supporting the principles and candidates of that party he assists in advancing the permanent interests of the state and nation. He has not aspired to public office but has served with great acceptance as township trustee and also as a member of the school board.
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