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History of
Lucas County, Iowa E Unless otherwise noted, biographies submitted by Dick Barton. Enslow,
David A., plasterer and bricklayer, post-office, Derby. Born in Junietta county,
Pennsylvania, September 27, 1847. At the age of five years his parents moved to
Lee county, Iowa, where he lived until the spring of 1867, when he located in
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and began his trade. From there he emigrated to this
county in 1874, where he has since resided. He was united in marriage in this
county to Miss Margaret E. Hopper, a native of Ohio. She was born in 1854. Their
union has been blessed with three children: Emmett, Don, and Harry, all living.
He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. since 1864. Enslow,
Thomas F., contractor and builder, and proprietor Revere house, Derby, Iowa.
Born in Pennsylvania, August 21, 1843. Removed with his parents to Lee county,
Iowa, when ten years of age, since which time he has traveled in several states.
Enlisted in company I, 17th Iowa infantry volunteers, in 1862, and was
discharged September 9, 1863, on account of wounds received at Champion Hill. He
also participated in the battles of Corinth, Iuka, Port Gibson, Jackson, and all
other battles in which his regiment was engaged, up to the time of his
discharge. He was married in Henry county, Iowa, January 1, 1865, to Miss Emily
M. Quick. She is a native of Ontario, Canada West. Came to Lucas county, Iowa,
in 1869. They have two children:
Charles A. and Mary J. He was a charter member of Derby Lodge, I. O. O. F.
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