1914 Delaware Co., IA
History Vol. 2 pgs. 506-507
John A. Slick owns and operates two hundred and twenty acres of fine land in
Mr. Slick received his
education in the public schools but when sixteen or seventeen years of age was
compelled to put aside his text-books and earn his own livelihood. He began
working as a farm hand and has devoted his life to agriculture, which he has
found helpful, enjoyable and lucrative.
He removed to this county
thirty-five years ago although he has lived upon his present place, which is
known as Pleasant View Farm, for only a few years. The property comprises two
hundred and twenty acres in
In 1889 Mr. Slick was
married to Miss Gertrude Armitage, a daughter of Henry
and Sarah Armitage, and to them were
born seven children, namely: Irene, Henry, Glenn, Margaret, Edith, Dan and
Dean. The wife and mother died in 1907 and Mr. Slick subsequently married Miss
Emma Marten, a daughter of J. S. Marten, and to this
union two children have been born,
Mr. Slick is a republican
and supports the candidates of that party at the polls. He is much interested
in public affairs, especially in the welfare of the schools, and for a number
of years has served as school director. During the thirty-five years that he
has lived in this county he has made many acquaintances and nearly all have
become his sincere friends, as all who are associated with him are impressed by
his integrity and genuineness.
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