W. Nicola

As printed in 1887

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On the 27th day of April, 187G, Mr. Nicola ivas united in marriage with Miss Ida Richards, a native of Illinois, born.Jan..5, 1856, and daughter of G. B. and Louisa (Ballangee) Richards, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter of Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Nicola are the parents of one child, born Jan. -27, 1883. Politically, he is a Democrat. Mr. Nicola is regarded as one of the most enterprising citizens of Weliman, and is ever ready to assist in the prosecution of any work for the public interest.

M. ROWAN, proprietor of a livery and (G/4Jl feed stable, at Ainsworth, Iowa, is a native of Westmoreland County, Pa., born Sept. _ 1), 1845, and is a son of John and Sarah

(Mc(Tk)ughlin) Rowan. In 1856, the family emigrated to Washington County, Iowa, and settled on a farm in Oregon Township, where they still reside. The subject of this sketch came to this county with his parents, and here grew to manhood, being reared on a farm and educated in the common schools of this county. His occupation during the greater part of his life has been that of a farmer, but since 1886 he has been engaged in the livery business in Ainsworth.

In 1871 Mv. R. was united in marriage with Miss

Fanny' Clement, a native of Kentucky, born in 1 852, and daughter of Malinand Mary (Palmer) Clement. By this union there have been three children, two of whom are living, Ida and Mary. The deceased was Irene.

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As printed in Portrait and biographical album of Washington County, Iowa, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and (1887). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.