William Thomas Lloyd
James and Mary (Johnston) Lloyd
William Thomas Lloyd owns three hundred and forty acres of
fine farming land in Linton township and by constantly following
the most progressive and practical methods in its cultivation has
surrounded himself with an enviable degree of prosperity. Upon
this property he has resided since his childhood but was born at
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, June 12, 1870, a son of James and
Mary (Johnston) Lloyd, natives of Ireland, the mother born in
West Meath and the father in County Cork. When a young man the
latter crossed the Atlantic to America and for a time worked in
the employ of others in New York city, later going to New Jersey
and thence to Chicago, where he arrived in the fall of 1866. He
became connected with the St. Paul railroad and an idea as to his
worth, reliability and capability can be gained from the fact
that with only nine other men he was held over during the winter
when all others were discharged, simply because their employer, a
Mr. Lawler, had recognized their ability for the work for which
he had them selected. Mr. Lloyd then became connected with the
Chicago station of the St. Paul road and ran his first train from
Madison, Wisconsin, to Prairie du Chien, where he was made
yardmaster, a position which he held until 1871. In that year he
moved to Iowa, having purchased a farm in Linton township, and
this property he began to clear and improve, engaging in
agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred February 2,
1910. His wife survives him and makes her home with the subject
of this review.
William T. Lloyd acquired his education in the district schools
of Linton township, having been one year old when his parents
removed to this part of Iowa. He was reared upon his
father’s farm and in his youth learned the best agricultural
methods by assisting his father with the operation of the
homestead. Upon reaching maturity he assumed entire charge of the
property and after his father’s death succeeded to it,
making it by his able management one of the finest and most
productive in this vicinity. He owns three hundred and forty
acres and here carries on general farming and stock-raising, both
branches of his enterprise being extensive and important. He is a
stockholder in the Cooperative Creamery of Waterville and in the
Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company of Paint Creek and his
ability is recognized and respected in business circles.
On the 6th of June, 1899, Mr. Lloyd was united in marriage to
Miss Katherine Kane, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts,
September 6, 1880, an adopted daughter of William Hart. She was
brought to Allamakee county when she was less that seven years of
age and grew to womanhood here. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd became the
parents of five children: John Joseph, who was born May 21, 1900;
Mary Lillian, born May 28, 1901; James Leo, born March 13, 1903;
William Searle, born June 15, 1908, who died July 7, 1908; and
Frances Mallick, born April 6, 1910, who died September 17, 1912.
Mr. Lloyd’s religious views are in accord with the doctrines
of the Roman Catholic church and his political allegiance is
given to the democratic party. His long residence in this
township, extending from his infancy to the present time, has
made him widely known and his many sterling traits of character
have won him the respect of his neighbors and friends.
-source: Past & Present in Allamakee County; by
Ellery M. Hancock; S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.; 1913
-transcribed by Linda Earnheart
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