Ringgold Record
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
1898

Postmaster W. R. HART, the genial, whole-souled "Nasby" of Maloy, was born in Franklin county, N.Y., in 1860, came to Illinois in 1869 and soon after removed to Louisa county, Iowa. In the spring of 1871 he settled in Taylor county, where with the exception of one year in Colorado and two years in eastern Iowa he resided until 1887, when he moved to Maloy and engaged in the mercantile business.

Mr. HART was appointed postmaster at Maloy by President CLEVELAND and resigned the office the spring President HARRISON was inaugurated. He was, however, reappointed to the position July 13, 1893, and continues to officiate to the universal satisfaction of the patrons of the office.

Mr. HART has been eminently successful in his mercantile relations and has built up a large and increasing business. He was married Feb. 1, 1887, to E. Mame GRIFFIN of Seymour, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. HART are the parents of three bright children, Nellie, Beryl and W. R. Jr.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2010