G. S. CROFT

G. S. Croft, a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, was born May 28, 1846, the son of Geo. W. and Mary M. (Saner) Croft. When eight years old he came to Iowa with his parents, who located in Dubuque County, on a farm; subsequently they removed to Franklin County, Iowa, and in 1865 removed to Page County, remaining something over two years, thence our subject made a trip to Wyoming Territory, where he spent about two years and a half, after which he returned to Page County.

September 18, 1876, he was married to Alice Steel, daughter to Eli and Mary Steel; she was born April 25, 1860. They are the parents of six children---Lloyd C., Bertha E., Ida M., Lee J., Roy B., Nora E., all of whom are at home. Mr. Croft came to Shelby County in 1876 and located on an unimproved farm of 160 acres in Section 24 in Douglas Township; this he has cultivated and improved until he has a beautiful home with a fine farm residence and barn for stock and grain. He has labored hard and diligently in preparing this home, and merits the approval of all. He holds the self esteem and confidence of his neighbors, as is shown by their choosing him to officiate in the many township offices. He has held the office of township trustee, served on the school board, and is present assessor. He takes an active interest in politics, and is a strong supporter of the Republican party. He is a member of the Farmers' Alliance.


Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pp. 343,344. Family Researcher: Transcribed and submitted by Craig and Nancy Poole - cpoole@unmc.edu