In 1844 he was united in marriage, becoming the husband of Miss Elizabeth Freeman, who was also a native of Huntingdon County, Pa., born June 24, 1820, and a daughter of Adam and Matilda ( McQuillin ) Freeman, both of Pennsylvania birth. By the union of this worthy couple nine children were born: Asbury D., who is engaged in farming in Lake Township; Matilda became the wife of Ira Buck, and to them were born two children, Harry E. and Estella M., but after his death she wedded Henry Altekruse; Andrew P., is a resident farmer of Lake Township; Mary E., has for a number of years been a successful teacher in the public schools; Albert F., is now deceased; Rachel E., became the wife of W. P. Anthony, County Clerk of Clay County, Kan., Dorsey B., is at home; William is a farmer of Louisa County, Iowa; and Elmer E., is deceased.
In 1866 ,John and Mrs. Addleman left their native State, and emigrated to Muscatine County, Iowa, where he purchased eighty acres of land, which was but partially improved, on section 33, Lake Township. In 1877 the commodious residence was erected, since which time many other beautiful and useful improvements have been made. To the original purchase of eighty acres Mr. Addleman has added from time to time until he now has in possession 312 acres , all of which are under a high state of cultivation. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs Addleman was one of the most devoted workers in that denomination, and for twenty years was a teacher in the Sunday-school. At her death, which occurred Aug.30, 1887, the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Sunday-school passed the following preamble and resolutions in token of the respect and esteem in which she was held:
In 1866 ,John and Mrs. Addleman left their native State, and emigrated to Muscatine County, Iowa, where he purchased eighty acres of land, which was but partially improved, on section 33, Lake Township. In 1877 the commodious residence was erected, since which time many other beautiful and useful improvements have been made. To the original purchase of eighty acres Mr. Addleman has added from time to time until he now has in possession 312 acres , all of which are under a high state of cultivation. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs Addleman was one of the most devoted workers in that denomination, and for twenty years was a teacher in the Sunday-school. At her death, which occurred Aug.30, 1887, the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Sunday-school passed the following preamble and resolutions in token of the respect and esteem in which she was held:
In 1844 he was united in marriage, becoming the husband of Miss Elizabeth Freeman, who was also a native of Huntingdon County, Pa., born June 24, 1820, and a daughter of Adam and Matilda ( McQuillin ) Freeman, both of Pennsylvania birth. By the union of this worthy couple nine children were born: Asbury D., who is engaged in farming in Lake Township; Matilda became the wife of Ira Buck, and to them were born two children, Harry E. and Estella M., but after his death she wedded Henry Altekruse; Andrew P., is a resident farmer of Lake Township; Mary E., has for a number of years been a successful teacher in the public schools; Albert F., is now deceased; Rachel E., became the wife of W. P. Anthony, County Clerk of Clay County, Kan., Dorsey B., is at home; William is a farmer of Louisa County, Iowa; and Elmer E., is deceased.
In 1866 ,John and Mrs. Addleman left their native State, and emigrated to Muscatine County, Iowa, where he purchased eighty acres of land, which was but partially improved, on section 33, Lake Township. In 1877 the commodious residence was erected, since which time many other beautiful and useful improvements have been made. To the original purchase of eighty acres Mr. Addleman has added from time to time until he now has in possession 312 acres , all of which are under a high state of cultivation. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs Addleman was one of the most devoted workers in that denomination, and for twenty years was a teacher in the Sunday-school. At her death, which occurred Aug.30, 1887, the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Sunday-school passed the following preamble and resolutions in token of the respect and esteem in which she was held:
In 1866 ,John and Mrs. Addleman left their native State, and emigrated to Muscatine County, Iowa, where he purchased eighty acres of land, which was but partially improved, on section 33, Lake Township. In 1877 the commodious residence was erected, since which time many other beautiful and useful improvements have been made. To the original purchase of eighty acres Mr. Addleman has added from time to time until he now has in possession 312 acres , all of which are under a high state of cultivation. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs Addleman was one of the most devoted workers in that denomination, and for twenty years was a teacher in the Sunday-school. At her death, which occurred Aug.30, 1887, the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Sunday-school passed the following preamble and resolutions in token of the respect and esteem in which she was held:
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