John H. Zearley, one of the representative farmers of Mallory Township, was born in 1828, in Pennsylvania. His father, John Zearley, Sr. was likewise a native of the Keystone State, where he died; his mother Ann Zearley, nee Hixon, was born in Virginia. He received his education in his native State and in
1851 emigrated to Clayton County, settling upon a farm.
He now owns a He was married in 1854 to Mary Hansel. Their union has
been blessed with six children-- Ida Ann, Sarah Adelia,
John Jacob, William H., Louis A. and Hattie. Mr. Zearley has served as Deputy County Surveyor, and
has held many of the township offices, having always been
an able and efficient officer. In politics he is
independent. source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 926 |