Jonathan E. Babcock

BABCOCK, ELWELL

Posted By: P. Bergmeier (email)
Date: 5/8/2005 at 16:01:43

Jonathan E. Babcock, deceased, was a native of the State of New York, where he was born in 1838, and in that State he ws reared to manhood. After coming to Iowa, he was engaged in clerking for Timothy Elwell, now deceased, at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Mr. Elwell at that time being engaged in the mercantile business. After coming to La Porte City he became a partner of his former employer, Mr. Elwell, in Elwell & Babcock's grist-mill at this city, carrying on the business together till his death. July 9, 1868. He was married at La Porte to Martha J. Elwell, and this union was blessed with three children~ Mark E., Ida C., and Albert P. His death occured July 9, 1875, and was much regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was classed among the live and substantial business men of the place, and was always interested in all enterprises for the good of his country. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and his remains were interred with Masonic rites. In his political views he was a Republican.

Burial: West View Cemetery, La Porte City, Ia.
History of Black Hawk County and It's People 1915