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From History of Wapello County, Iowa (1914)
J. F. WILLIAMS.
Dr. J. F. Williams, who enjoys a large veterinary practice in Highland township, well merits the confidence placed in him, for his reputation is built upon a thorough professional education and a large practical experience. He has today a profitable clientele and is considered one of the most successful men in his line of work in Wapello county. He was born in Carroll county, Missouri, March 14, 1876, and is a son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Decker) Williams, the father a native of Tennessee and the mother of Indiana. Both were brought to Iowa when children. Conrad Williams died in June, 1906, his widow now making her home in New Mexico. In their family were nine children, of whom seven are living.
J. F. Williams remained at home until he reached his maturity. Having completed his schooling, he learned the blacksmith's trade, continuing in that line for a few years, but, not finding the desired satisfaction in this work, his thoughts turned to more profitable fields of employment. Deciding upon veterinary work, he attended the Kansas City Veterinary College, from which he graduated in 191 1. Since that year he has been practicing in Highland Center with unabating success.
On the 2ist of April, 1912, Dr. Williams married Miss Grace Miller, a native of Wapello county and a daughter of J. C. and Delpha (Lowenberg) Miller, both living and of whom extended mention is made in another part of this work. Dr. and Mrs. Williams have two children: Warren K. and Doris Marie. The parents are members of the Christian church and devoted to its work. Before her marriage Mrs. \\williams taught school for nine years, having received an excellent education, which was concluded with graduation from the Ottumwa high school. Dr. Williams owns a handsome residence in Highland Center, which is the family home. He is not only efficient professionally, but is a useful citizen who is ever ready to contribute to the general welfare. Politically he has not been particularly active, preferring to concentrate all his energies upon his work. He is a member of the Farmers' Grange.
As printed in History of Wapello County, Iowa (1914). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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