DAVID DODGE, lumberman, Lancaster; born in Erie Co., N. Y., May 29, 1848; son of Daniel and Mary (Harwood) Dodge. Married April 25, 1872, by Noble Johnson, of Delaware Co., Iowa, to Jennie, daughter of C. V. Steers; she was born March 7, 1853; have two children - Willis C., born July 15, 1873; Frank L., Oct. 5, 1877. Mr. D. enlisted in Co. B, 1st U. S. A., and served one year. Is a Republican and a First-Day Adventist. Was four years lumbering in Iowa, and is now erecting his mill on Sec. 2, in Waterloo; has 30 horse-power and a 56-inch saw; cuts 5,000 feet in twelve hours, with five men.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.