Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, Page 334.
L. B. Dunton, merchant at Riceville, came to Iowa in 1855, and in August, 1856, he pre-empted the northeast quarter of section 21. He afterward bought eighty acres lying north and joining his claim, where he built his residence and engaged in farming until 1869, where he established his present business. He assisted in adjusting the business of Jenkins township on its organization, was clerk of the first school board, and hired the first teacher.
He was married in Freeport, Ill., Dec. 31, 1859, to Cynthia Tyrrell, daughter of Artemus Tyrrell. She was born in Andover, Vt., and died April 7, 1878, leaving three children – Fred E., Levi H. and Otis A.
Mr. Dunton was again married Aug. 15, 1878, to the sister of his first wife – Elvira E., widow of Thomas Foster. She is a native of Andover, Vt. Mr. Dunton was born in Franklin Co., Vt., April 4, 1834. He is a son of Thomas and Amvia Dunton, and went to Illinois in 1853, whence he removed to Iowa.
Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Dec. 2004