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Adin Eldridge was a native of the Empire state, born in 1813, died in 1867 (1862). His wife, Mrs. Salina (Celina Rood) Eldridge, was likewise a native of New York.
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Adin Eldridge followed farming in the east until 1854, when he came to Iowa, settling on the present site of Oelwein, although the town was not established at that time. His wife (Salina/Celina) taught the first school in Oelwein. He afterward removed to Independence and later lived in Hazleton Township to the time of his death. He was a Democrat in politics and filled a number of public offices, his neighbors having great confidence in his ability and trustworthiness.
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The first election in Jefferson County, Iowa, where Oelwein is now situated, was held in August 1854 at the house of A. Eldridge, who was one of three judges at the meeting. Fourteen votes were cast, and Eldridge was chosen chosen a trustee. The township received its formal name that day the appellation of 'Hoosier' being rejected for the more statemanlike title of 'Jefferson'.
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Adin Eldridge was a native of the Empire state, born in 1813, died in 1867 (1862). His wife, Mrs. Salina (Celina Rood) Eldridge, was likewise a native of New York.
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Adin Eldridge followed farming in the east until 1854, when he came to Iowa, settling on the present site of Oelwein, although the town was not established at that time. His wife (Salina/Celina) taught the first school in Oelwein. He afterward removed to Independence and later lived in Hazleton Township to the time of his death. He was a Democrat in politics and filled a number of public offices, his neighbors having great confidence in his ability and trustworthiness.
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The first election in Jefferson County, Iowa, where Oelwein is now situated, was held in August 1854 at the house of A. Eldridge, who was one of three judges at the meeting. Fourteen votes were cast, and Eldridge was chosen chosen a trustee. The township received its formal name that day the appellation of 'Hoosier' being rejected for the more statemanlike title of 'Jefferson'.
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Adin Eldridge was a native of the Empire state, born in 1813, died in 1867 (1862). His wife, Mrs. Salina (Celina Rood) Eldridge, was likewise a native of New York.
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Adin Eldridge followed farming in the east until 1854, when he came to Iowa, settling on the present site of Oelwein, although the town was not established at that time. His wife (Salina/Celina) taught the first school in Oelwein. He afterward removed to Independence and later lived in Hazleton Township to the time of his death. He was a Democrat in politics and filled a number of public offices, his neighbors having great confidence in his ability and trustworthiness.
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The first election in Jefferson County, Iowa, where Oelwein is now situated, was held in August 1854 at the house of A. Eldridge, who was one of three judges at the meeting. Fourteen votes were cast, and Eldridge was chosen chosen a trustee. The township received its formal name that day the appellation of 'Hoosier' being rejected for the more statemanlike title of 'Jefferson'.
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Adin Eldridge was a native of the Empire state, born in 1813, died in 1867 (1862). His wife, Mrs. Salina (Celina Rood) Eldridge, was likewise a native of New York.
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Adin Eldridge followed farming in the east until 1854, when he came to Iowa, settling on the present site of Oelwein, although the town was not established at that time. His wife (Salina/Celina) taught the first school in Oelwein. He afterward removed to Independence and later lived in Hazleton Township to the time of his death. He was a Democrat in politics and filled a number of public offices, his neighbors having great confidence in his ability and trustworthiness.
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The first election in Jefferson County, Iowa, where Oelwein is now situated, was held in August 1854 at the house of A. Eldridge, who was one of three judges at the meeting. Fourteen votes were cast, and Eldridge was chosen chosen a trustee. The township received its formal name that day the appellation of 'Hoosier' being rejected for the more statemanlike title of 'Jefferson'.
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