Frank M. Nixon was born in St. Joseph Co., Mich., Dec. 16, 1840. Mrs. Nixon, the mother of Frank M., was a widow when she came to Mitchell County, her husband having died in California, in 1850. Here she lived until 1878, when she died in great peace, having been a consistent Christian, much loved and respected by all who knew her.
Frank M. Nixon was married in 1867, to Josie D. Bishop, born in New York, in 1848. By this union they have five children -- Frank, Mamie, Nellie, Allie and Jennie. In 1868 Mr. Nixon purchased the land on which he now resides. He came to the county a poor boy, but by hard work, economy and push, he has attained prosperity, enjoys the blessings of a comfortable home, and is today one of the well-to-do farmers of the county. In politics Mr. Nixon is a staunch republican.
From: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883; Page 389 (Township of Osage)
Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Jan. 2004