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History of Springville, (Linn County) IowaOur database does not include an historic photo for Springville, (Linn County) Iowa, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Thomas R. Hoag Thomas R. Hoag, a farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Springville; owns 175 acres, worth $5,000; was born in Chittenden Co., Vt., Feb. 12, 1816; came to this county in 1865, settling where he now lives. Married Hulda A. Case Sept. 18, 1843; she is a native of Dutchess Co., N. Y.; their children are Eliza. Ruthanoa, Gertrude, Rachel, Nathan C. and Lydia (who are twins) and Abigail. Is a Republican and member of the Society of Friends. Jacob V. Bishop Jacob V. Bishop, a blacksmith in Springville; born Nov. 20, 1837, in Wayne Co., Ind.; son of Samuel and Eunice Votaw-Bishop; father died Jan. 3, 1838; mother living in Nebraska; she brought the family to Lee Co., Iowa, in 1842; Jacob came here Feb. 28, 1863. He married, Sept. 15, 1857, Eliza Jane Cook, born Sept. 12, 1841, in Henry Co., Iowa, daughter of Jonathan and Susan B. Cook; she died May 18, 1873; had seven children--Jonathan C., Alvah R., Lena M., Corwin S., Mattie (deceased), Frank O., Norris G. Mr. B. was remarried May 21, 1876, to Miss Eolin Stone, who was born Feb. 11, 1852, near Springville; she has one child--Orville R., born March 10, 1877. Jacob enlisted from Lee Co., Iowa, in Co. D, 14th I. V. I., and served about ten months; was then discharged for disabilities contracted in serving his country. They are members of the M. E. Church. He is a Republican. |
Iowa Facts: Linn County Facts: Seat: Cedar RapidsEstablished: 1837 Formed from: Wisconsin Territory Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: SPRINGVILLE, a post-office of Linn co., Iowa. Springville is situated 254 meters above sea level. |