(From HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883, Page 631)

In 1874 H. V. Dwelle succeeded to the office (county treasurer), which he held for two years. No man's name occurs with greater frequency throughout the general history of the county. No matter what work was to be performed for the amelioration of the hu­man race or for their moral reform, Hor­ace Dwelle was always to the front. A honest, sincere, Christian gentleman is the verdict of all, and that he has quite often been honored with responsible office, is not to be wondered at when the gen­eral estimation of the man is taken into consideration.

H. V. Dwelle, a prominent citizen of Worth county, was born in Washington Co., N. Y., Dec. 25, 1832. He completed his education at Fairfield Seminary, Herkimer Co., N. Y. In 1856 he emigrated to Will Co., Ill., engaging in teaching two years. In the spring of 1858, he vis­ited his eastern home a short time and in the fall of the same year, came to Hardin, Clayton Co., Iowa, teaching one year to August, 1859. During vacation he came to Worth county, least expecting it to be his future home. He taught the winter school in Hardin, since which, he has made Northwood his home. In the fall of 1862 he was elected clerk of the district court, and clerk of the board of supervisors, which he held three terms, also clerk of district court two terms, after which, he held the office of county surveyor, several terms. He filled the office of clerk of dis­trict court until Jan. 1, 1873. In the fall of 1873, he was elected county treasurer. He was married Dec. 26, 1864, to Helen E. Hinman, a native of Orleans Co., Vt. They are the parents of three children- Horton A., Eleanor H. and Charles H. He is a public spirited citizen, always taking an active interest in any project that pertains to the success of his chosen home. He is a Master Mason, a member of the Northern Light Lodge, and connected with the Baptist Church.

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Feb. 5, 2006