A.
B. CLINTON
A.
B. Clinton came with his parents to Lucas county in 1877 and
acquired his education in the public schools of this locality. After laying aside
his books he became an express messenger, continuing at this
work for five years, at the end of which time he went west,
settling in Wyoming and continuing there for about a year. In 1902 he returned
to Russell and entered the postoffice department, with which
he has since been connected, his record reflecting credit upon
his energy, ability and public spirit.
Mr.
Clinton married, on the 26th of April, 1899, Miss
Laura Beals, who was born in Lucas county, April 15,1877, and
who grew to womanhood here, acquiring her education in the
public schools. Her
parents, A. S. and Mary (Douglas) Beals, were born in New York
and now reside in Benton township, whither they came among the
early settlers in 1867.
Six children were born to their union, four of whom
still survive: A.
D., who resides in Des Moines; Mrs. Clinton, wife of the
subject of this review; Mrs. Mary Price, of Russell; and
Archie E., a resident of Benton township. Mr. and Mrs.
Clinton have become the parents of three children: A. B., Jr., Dwight
D. and Robert H., all of whom are attending the Russell public
schools.
Mr.
Clinton is a republican in his political beliefs and is
especially interested in the cause of education, serving at
the present time in a progressive and efficient manner as
president of the school board.
He is in addition president of the library board of the
high school and his executive ability has placed the affairs
of that body in a flourishing condition. He and his wife
belong to the Homesteaders of Russell, of which Mr. Clinton is
president, and Mrs. Clinton holds membership in the Baptist
church. They are
people of exemplary character, interested in the welfare of
Russell and anxious to do their part in promoting its growth,
and they merit and command the confidence and high regard of
an extensive circle of friends.