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Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:44:30 EDT

IOWA
ITS HISTORY AND TRADITION
VOLUME III
1804-1926

JOHN LINDSAY

Diligence and determination have shaped the career of John Lindsay, who had
fought life's battles alone, eagerly availing himself of every opportunity
for advancement, and he is now numbered among the leading citizens of Arthur and
the large landholders of Ida county. He was born May 30, 1860, in Ireland,
and his parents, James and Sarah (Irwin) Lindsay, were also natives of the
Emerald isle. Their children were: James, William and Thomas, all of whom
have passed away; Mary Ann, the widow of James Alvord, of Ireland; Sarah Jane,
who married James H. Fair; John, who died in infancy; Eliza and Margaret,
also deceased; John; and Andrew, a resident of San Jose, California.

John Lindsay was educated in his native land and in 1882, when a young man
of twenty-two, severed home ties, securing passage on a vessel bound for the
United States. He sought his fortune in the west, making his way to Iowa, and
has since been engaged in farming in Ida county. From time to time he has
added to his holdings and now has a quarter section of land in Blaine
township. The soil is rich and productive, and his well improved homestead, equipped
with labor-saving machinery and all modern conveniences, is convincing proof
of his up-to-date methods. He is now living in the town of Arthur and
resides in one of its finest homes.

Mr. Lindsay has two children by his first marriage. James Edward, the
elder, is an enterprising agriculturist. He entered the service of his country
and was stationed for a time at Camp Funston. He went to France with a machine
gun company and while at the front was gassed. He was sent to Germany with
the Army of Occupation and subsequently was discharged with a highly
creditable military record. His brother, Arthur E., resides at home. Mr. Lindsay's
second union was with Mary E. Johnson, a native of Ireland and a daughter of
Thomas Johnson. Mr. Lindsay is a Royal Rach Mason, belonging to the chapter
at Ida Grove, and is also connected with teh Modern Woodmen of America. He
is highly respected in his community and his career teaches the world the
valuable lesson that true success comes only through tireless industry, guided
and inspired by singleness of purpose.


Debbie Clough Gerischer
The Iowa History Site

_http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm_
(http://iagenwib.org/history/index.htm)

Scott County, Iowa Gen Web
_http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm_
(http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm)

Family Web Site
_http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

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