he purchased a tract of one hundred acres across the road from the homestead, residing thereon for about six years. On the expiration of that period he traded the property for the old home farm, which had been acquired by two of his younger brothers and on which he has lived continuously since. The place comprises two hundred and forty acres and is one of the most valuable farms in the county. Mr. McCord has recently erected a very fine country residence and the other buildings afford ample shelter for grain and stock. He is extensively engaged in the feeding of stock and in the conduct of his agricultural interests has met with a gratifying measure of prosperity, by reason of his well directed energy and capable business management.
On the 8th of February, 1882, Mr. McCord was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Bowman, a daughter of William and Anna (Bare) Bowman, who came to Iowa in 1858, settling in Linn county. Later removing to Woodford county, Illinois, they resided there for some years and then returned to Iowa, locating in Marshall county. They next went to Polk county and then came to Story county, here spending the remainder of their lives. William Bowman passed away in January, 1905, while his wife was called to her final rest in March, 1884. Unto Mr. and Mrs. McCord were born five children, two of whom are yet living, as follows: Earl A., who is employed in a drug store at Collins ; and Ralph D., at home.
Mr. McCord is a republican in politics and has held the office of township assessor for ten years. He is a member of the present board of township trustees, now serving his fourth term. Fraternally he is identified with Fervent Lodge A. F. & A. M.; Crescent Camp No. 2358, M. W. A.; and Fern Camp No. 2823, Royal Neighbors of America. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the United Brethren church, to which his wife also belongs. He has resided in this county from his birth to the present time and the circle of his friends is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances.
ALBERT H. Lande.
Success in any branch of industry depends entirely upon the energy and determination of him who seeks it. To these qualities Albert H. Lande owes his present position as one of the substantial farmers and stock-raisers of Union township. Born in Polk county, Iowa, October 8, 1868, he is a son of George H. and Anna Lande, both natives of Norway. They emigrated to America while still in their youth and located in Kendall county, Illinois, where they were married and continued to reside until the spring of 1866, when they came to Iowa, and bought eighty acres of land in Elkhart township, Polk county. Subsequently Mr. Lande added to his possessions until he had acquired two hundred and forty acres. Here he resided