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Charles
A. Dotson In
a record comprising the history of the principal old settlers of Jasper County,
the name of Mr. Dotson cannot properly be omitted. In May 184 8, he came to this
county and located in Poweshiek Township, where he entered a tract of land that
had not yet been placed on the market. Under his judicious management the
property has become highly productive, and he now owns two hundred and
forty-five acres, upon which, for many years he conducted general farming and
stock raising. Since 1889 he has
resided in Colfax, whore he lives somewhat retired from active business cares.
As
a farmer, Mr. Dotson is energetic, prudent and judicious, a man of abundant
energy and tireless industry. As a result of his efforts, he brought his farm in
Poweshiek Township under excellent tillage and embellished the land with a
commodious dwelling, barns and granaries. While
he has devoted his attention mainly to agriculture, he has not been unmindful of
his duties as a citizen, and has maintained a deep interest in all matters of
local and national importance. In
politics he adheres to the Republican Party. He has been elected to various
positions oft mat, having served as Trustee of the township, Road Supervisor and
School Director, as well as in other positions of responsibility. The
union of Mr. and Mrs. Dotson has resulted in the birth of eleven children, six
of whom are living. Eli E. was born in Jasper County, IL, and is now engaged in
farming and stock raising in Washington Township, Jasper County.
Mary I. is the wife of John Rhodes, of North Dakota; Lizzie A. married
Seymour McFarland of Chicago; Sadie, Mrs. Hurst, with her two sons, Glenn and
Dale, makes her home with her parents; Charlie L. is a resident of Des Moines;
Julia B. is the wife of W. M. Reese, and lives in Davenport, Iowa. In
his social connections Mr. Dotson is identified with Riverside Lodge No. 389, A.
F. & A. M. In the Christian Church, of which he has been a member for many
years, he is serving as Treasurer. He is a generous contributor to all religious
and benevolent enterprises. He is
justly regarded as one of the solid reliable citizens of Colfax and in every
department of life he has always been faithful to his duties and
responsibilities, and as a husband, father, neighbor and citizen, it may truly
be said that his character is such as to inspire respect and esteem. Portrait and Biographical Record, Jasper, Marshall and Grundy Counties, IA, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, IL, 1894, p. 214. |
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