HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883; page 366

Edward J. Stokes came to Mitchell Township with his parents in 1865. He was born in Rock Co., Wis., Sept. 29, 1858. He was reared on a farm and received such an education as our common schools provide. His early years were spent upon a farm, with the exception of two years, which he spent in a gristmill.

He was married March 10, 1880, to Nettie E. Stillman, who was born in Jersey City, N. J., April 16, 1861. They have two children – Claude E. and Roy C. In March, 1883, Mr. Stokes purchased 200 acres of fine farmland, and was extensively engaged in stock raising and dairying.

 

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, April 2003