Seibert Magle

As printed in 1905

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On Dec. 22, 1870, Mr. Magle was united in marriage in Union township to Miss Catharine Walker, who is a native of that township, and a daughter of James O. and Louisa (Short) Walker. She had good school advantages, and was reared in her native county. Three children have been born unto them: Rosa M., now the wife of John Stein, living on the home place with their one daughter, Catharine Louisa; Charles Henry, who married Lutie Penny, and lives in West Burlington; and James.Seibert, at home.

Mr. Magle was reared in the Democratic faith, his father and his brothers being adherents of the Democracy; but his study of the (questions and issues of the day led him to give his support to the Republican party, and he voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1864. He has never been an office-seeker, but upon the solicitation of his fellow-townsmen he accepted the position as assessor, serving for four years, and was also trustee for three years. He is a supporter of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has always jjeen a man of action rather than of theory, and possesses much force of character and strong individuality. Looking at life from a practical standpoint, he is successful; and that he has utilized his opportunities to good advantage, and exercised his intellectual talents with force, is indicated by the fact that he is to-day one of the substantial agriculturists of Des Moines county.

As printed in Biographical review of Des Moines County, Iowa (1905). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.