Wescott, Monroe

CARROLL, NICHOLS, MILLER, BEYER, ROBERTS, CARUTHERS

Posted By: BCGS
Date: 1/19/2010 at 09:01:27

Monroe Wescott, engaged in general farming upon two hundred and twenty acres of fine land on section 26, Sumner township, was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1856. He is a son of George and Jane (Carroll) Wescott, the former a native of Chautauqua county, New York, the the latter of Erie county, Pennsylvania. The parents moved to Grant county, Wisconsin, in 1865, and the father operated a farm there until 1871, when he moved to Bremer county. Here in partnership with his brother he bought a half section south of what is now Main street in Sumner and when this property was divided George Wescott retained one hundred and sixty acres. He erected upon it a brick house and other substantial buildings and there made his home until his death, which occurred when he was seventy-two years of age. His wife survives him and resides with her son upon the homestead. She is past the age of eighty-three. She and her husband were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. They were the parents of five children: Maria, the wife of James Nichols; Monroe, of this review; Cora, who died at the age of one year; attie, the wife of H.B. Miller, of Waqverly; and Olive, who married Dr. Beyer, also of Waverly.

Monroe Wescott acquired a district school education and later attended the Platteville Normal in Platteville, Wisconsin. From his early childhood he assisted his father with the operation of the homestead and after the latter's death bought the property which he still owns. The land comprises two hundred and twenty acres and is valuable and well improved, Mr. Wescott's farming interests being today extensive and profitable. He is president of the Sumner Creamery and a man of recognized business ability and integrity.

Mr. Wescott married Miss Drusa Roberts, a native of Fayette county, and they have become the parents of three children: George, who married Belle Caruthers and who lives at home; Jesse, who died at the age of one month; and Olive, who is teaching in the graded schools of Sumner. Mr. Wescott gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and served for two terms as township trustee and for five terms as assessor. He is a man of high official and business standing and is recognized as one of the most valuable and substantial citizens of the community.

History of Bremer County, Iowa Vol. II 1914