From HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883, Page 596.

Dr. N. L. Kean came to Northwood, prepared for the practice of medicine, in June, 1871, where he still resides in the full enjoyment of his beloved profession. N. L. Kean, M. D., has been located in Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa, since June, 1871. He was born in Grirard, Erie Co., Penn., in December, 1845. His parents were John V. and Phoebe (Taylor) Kean, who emigrated from Pennsylvania to Portage Co., Wis., where they now reside. N. L. graduated at Madison University in 1861. From 1865 to 1870, he read medicine in the office of Dr. Hall, Monroe, Wis., and then went to the Chicago Medical College, graduating there in 1871. After practicing for a short time in Monroe he came to Northwood, Iowa, where he has been very successful as physician and surgeon, and has gained a lucrative practice. He is a member of the American Medical Society, the State Medical Society, also of the Upper Cedar Valley Medical Society of Iowa, of which he was elected president in 1880. His wife was Carresa V. Smiley, a native of Pennsylvania. The doctor is a member of the Masonic lodge at Northwood, and of the Chapter at Mason City.

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, April 24, 2008