Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883; Page 333.
George Tyrrell is one of the very few of the pioneers of Mitchell county, who still remain on the land first selected by them whereon to found a home. He came to Iowa in 1856 and located in township 99, range 15, now Jenkins township. September 1, 1856, he pre-empted the northwest quarter of section 21, and entered it at the land sales of 1857. He afterwards bought the southwest quarter of section 16, and now owns a fine farm of 328 acres.
Mr. Tyrrell was born in Windsor Co., Vt., July 21, 1829, He is a son of Artemus and Abigail Tyrrell, and was trained to agricultural pursuits. In 1846 he moved to JoDaviess Co., Ill., where he was engaged in farming until he came to Iowa.
He was married in JoDaviess county, Jan. 28, 1856, to Lavinia, daughter of John St. John. She was born in Stephenson Co., Ill. The have six children – Ella, wife of William Neville; Mary A., Nettie M., Ada M., Eva and Grace.
Mr. Tyrrell has held various official positions, has served as clerk, trustee and on the school board.
Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Dec. 2004