H.J. Taber

TABER, BASKIN

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/15/2011 at 05:23:10

Taber, H. J., carpenter, was born in Erie county, Penn., Feb. 10th, 1835, and lived in that State until 1847, when he moved to Lake county, Indiana, until 1859. During his residence in that State he worked at the carpenter's trade. He then came to Dallas county, and subsequently moved to Waverly, Bremer county, where he occupied his time working at his trade. In 1871 he moved to this county and settled in Riverton township, and lived on a farm until 1888. In addition to farming, he spent one or two years in railroading. During his residence in Riverton, he held the office of school director seven times, was treasurer three times, and in 1885 was elected county supervisor for three years. He is a Democrat in politics, and a very ardent one. He was married to Miss Mary Baskin. They have five children: A. C., W. P., Carrie, Mabel, and Maud. he owns 80 acres of land, 60 of which is under cultivation.

Source: A History of Clay County, by W. C. Gilbreath, 1889.