HOLLINGSWORTH, E. P., proprietor hotel, Mormontown [present day Blockton, Taylor County, Iowa], born in Indiana, November 15, 1820; was educated in the common schools. Learned the shoemaker's trade, and engaged in that business eighteen years at Perkinsville, Indiana. In 1864 he came to Iowa, locating at Centerville, and the following year moved to Unionville, Mo., where he made brick and built a seminary for the town. Remained there one year, then went to Sullivan county, thence to Macon county, and in 1869 returned to Iowa, locating in Appanoose county. Moved to Ringgold county two years later, where he engaged in brick-making and farming. Came to Taylor county in 1878, and located at Mormontown. Was married in 1843 to Miss Mary J. MORROW, of Indiana. They have eight children: John, Martha, Mary, Elsie, William, Lucy J., David and Elias. Mr. H. is now engaged in farming and hotel keeping. Himself and wife have been members of the M. E. Church for upward of forty years.

SOURCE:  EVANS, Lyman. "Jefferson Township". Taylor County, Iowa History
p. 731. 1881

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, 2008