Frank J. Dodd

As printed in 1912

FRANK T. DODD.

It is interesting to note from the beginning the growth and development of a community, to note the lines along which progress has been made and to take cognizance of those whose industry and leadership in the world of advancement have rendered possible the present prosperity of the locality under consideration. The Dodd family, one of the best known in the northwestern part of Jasper county, of which Frank J. Dodd, of Clear Creek township, is a worthy representative, have long contributed such support to the general welfare of the locality under consideration as they deemed their just part, and their efforts certainly have not been without reward.

Frank J. Dodd was born in the township where he still makes his home, on April 28, 1856, the son of Joseph and Amelia (Million) Dodd, the father born in Illinois, September 27, 1817, and the mother was born in Kentucky on November 6, 1821. They came to Clear Creek township, Jasper county, Iowa, in 1852 and here spent the rest of their lives, the father dying in the spring of 1897 and the mother on August 17, 1889. They were among the first settlers, but they worked hard and established a good home. Their family consisted of ten children, of whom six are living, namely: Charles, born January- 14, 1841, resides near Collins, Story county; Sarah J., born January 9, 1843, s deceased; 'william, born iNIarch 23, 1845, ' "Sirs. Amelia Stock are both deceased; G.. born September 23, 1847, 's living in Washington;

As printed in Past and present of Jasper County, Iowa (1912). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.