Charles H. True, farmer and
nurseryman, section 28, Lodomillo Township, was born
twenty miles west of Freeport, Ill., Aug. 19, 1847. His
parents were Charles and Esther (Rhodes) True, who had a
family of six children, five living. Charles was the
third child and second son. Before he was two years of
age his parents came with him to Clayton County, settling
in Lodomillo. In the fall of 1865 they removed to
McDonough County, Ill. Mr. True died in 1867, and Charles
taught school in McDonough, Warren and Fulton Counties
until 1874. He was married to Luthera Bixby, Aug. 19,
1874, this being also his birthday. She was born in
Clayton County, and was the daughter of Rev. N. W. and
Ruby (Knapp) Bixby. Mr. True then taught school till
1878, when he returned to Clayton County, where he still
resides. They are members of the Free-Will Baptist
church. They have two children-- Earnest L. and Clyde L.
Mr. True is a man of integrity, and stands high in his
community. source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 905 |