1914
History of
William Rainbird, a farmer residing
on section 18, Adams township, was born in County Fermanagh,
Ireland, on the 4th of September, 1873, his parents being James and Margaret (Tarleton) Rainbird. The
father was also born in County Fermanagh, March 27,
1844, and he followed farming in Ireland until 1880, when he took his family to
New York city, where he lived for two years, but in 1882 removal was made to
Delaware county, Iowa, where he has since followed farming. His wife
passed away in 1908. To their union were born ten children, nine of whom
survive, namely: Mary Ann, the wife of Joseph Winnistorfer;
William, the subject of this review; John, who is married and resides with his
father; Virginia, the wife of Edward Annas, of
Prairie township; Adelaide, who married Charles E. Falconer, of Adams township;
Anthony, who is married and resides in Buchanan county, Iowa; Margaret, the
wife of Kenneth Hildridge, of Cedar Rapids; Samuel,
who is married and lives in Alabama; and Isaac, who makes his home in Ireland.
William Rainbird has followed farming since old enough to assist his
father in the work of the homestead and has never had occasion to regret his
decision to continue in the occupation to which he was reared. His farm,
which is located in
In 1894 Mr.
Rainbird was united in marriage with Miss Mary S. Robinson,
a daughter of Robert and Catherine (Simpson) Robinson and a native of
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