From: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, Page 404

    Robert H. Buck, of the firm of Bush & Buck, came to Osage in 1869. He was born at Three Rivers, Michigan, March 30, 1836. He was the son of George and Martha Buck, who were the parents of thirteen children. The father went to Michigan in 1827, which was then a new country, and their nearest and only neighbors were twelve miles away, one at Prairie round and others a White pigeon.

    Indians were numerous at the time all through that country. He took up a large tract of land and made a claim upon the water power at Three Rivers, and laid out the town of Lockport, which was afterward consolidated with Three Rivers, and is known as the second ward of the city.

    Being interested in the town, he was instrumental in bringing many persons there to settle. He died in 1854, Mrs. Buck survived him for many years. Robert H., the son, attended school in his native State in an old log school house. Jan, 18, 1860, he was married to Miss. J.E. Bush. Two children blessed this union -- Hattie and Charles W.

    In 1869 he came to Osage, since which time he has been engaged in the grocery business. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Chapter and A.O.U.W., and also of the Legion on Honor.

    In August, 1862, Mr. Buck enlisted in the 25th Michigan Infantry, Company G. He took part in Morgan's raid and siege of Knoxville. For some time he was on detached service under Gen. Burnside in the engineer corps. He was also in the battles of Resaca, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta. He was mustered out at Saulsbury, June 24, 1865.

 

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Transcribed by Gordon Felland