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L H “Lewis” Converse

Birth	:	22 Mar 1858 Humboldt County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Dec 1939 Union County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East Greenwich Cemetery, East Greenwich, Kent County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6553345, -71.4551392
Inscription	:	L.H. Converse Mar 22 1858 - Dec 25 1939
Description	:	A native of Humboldt county, Iowa, Mr Converse was born March 22, 1858, a son of Lewis Converse... L. H. Converse was reared to manhood under the parental roof and supplemented his public-school education by one term’s study in the Pella Baptist College. Having arrived at mature years he was married in Marion county to Miss Luella Wines, on the 4th of February, 1879. Mrs. Converse was born, reared and educated in Marion county and was a daughter of E. L. and Mary Wines. The young couple began their domestic life upon a farm in Marion county where they lived... Read More	A native of Humboldt county, Iowa, Mr Converse was born March 22, 1858, a son of Lewis Converse... L. H. Converse was reared to manhood under the parental roof and supplemented his public-school education by one term’s study in the Pella Baptist College. Having arrived at mature years he was married in Marion county to Miss Luella Wines, on the 4th of February, 1879. Mrs. Converse was born, reared and educated in Marion county and was a daughter of E. L. and Mary Wines. The young couple began their domestic life upon a farm in Marion county where they lived for three years and in the spring of 1882 Mr. Converse removed his family to his present farm on section 4, New Hope township, which he had purchased the previous year. He broke the land, built a small house and fenced and farmed the place. The nearest railroad was at Alton, fourteen miles distant, but now shipping facilities are within a few miles of his home. He has enhanced the beauty of his place by planting an orchard and setting out a grove of forest trees, and he has since built a commodious and neat residence and fair outbuildings. With the farming he has raised and fed stock and his business interests have been directed by sound judgment and keen sagacity, bringing him a goodly measure of success. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Converse have been born seven children: Frank E., who is now with the Byrne & Hammer Dry Goods Company, a wholesale house of Omaha; Owen, who is assisting in carrying on the home farm; Garrett, a student in the home school; Seth, who is attending the home school; Mina, who is now teaching in Manilla, Iowa, and was formerly a teacher in the schools of Des Moines, Lorimor and other places; Eva, who for eight years has successfully followed teaching and is now connected with the schools at Barney, Iowa; and Orva, a teacher in the graded schools of Murray. The children have all been provided with excellent educational privileges, for Mr. Converse realizes the value of mental discipline as a preparation for life’s practical and responsible duties. Mr Converse proudly cast his first presidential vote for the candidate of the republican party and has since been one of its stalwart supporters. He takes an active part in local politics and has served as township trustee for two terms. He was committeeman of the township for a number of years and does all in his power to promote the growth and insure the success of the party. In 1901 he was elected and served as supervisor for one term and was a member of a number of the important committees of the board. He has also been officially identified with the schools and has been president of the school board. When a member of the board of supervisors he attended the state supervisors’ meeting at Des Moines as a delegate, has served as a delegate to the state and county conventions of the republican party and was also a delegate to the World’s Fair at St. Louis, being appointed by the legislature. He has also been a candidate for county auditor on republican ticket. He has taken a prominent part in the farmers’ institutes and has three times served as president of the one of Union county. He is a member of the Elks lodge and he and his wife attend and contribute to the support of the Lorimor churches. Mr. Converse stands as a splendid type of representative American citizen who, while carefully conducting private business interests, also finds time and opportunity to aid in matters of public progress and improvement. He has given many tangible evidences of his interest in the general welfare, and in support of progressive measures has contributed to the substantial interests of his adopted county. Contributor: Jean

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Where is L H “Lewis” Converse's memorial?
L H “Lewis” Converse's memorial is located at: East Greenwich Cemetery, East Greenwich, Kent County, USA.
When did L H “Lewis” Converse death?
L H “Lewis” Converse death on 25 Dec 1939 in Union County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the L H “Lewis” Converse's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6553345
Longitude: -71.4551392

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Luella Converse

(1857 - 1910)

Siblings

Robert C. Converse

(1868 - 1939)

Children

Seth M Converse

(1892 - 1956)

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