1880 History of Polk County
Biographies - Des Moines
L. E. Ayres
AYRES, L. E. - Book-keeper in State Auditor's office; born in Lee, county, Iowa, in 1844, November 4th, where he was raised and educated, residing there until January, 1863, when he removed to Des Moines, where, with the exception of a few years, he has since resided. During the war he served in the Fourth Iowa cavalry, company G, enlisting November 16, 1861, and serving until October, 9th, 1862, when he was discharged on account of disabilities. December 26, 1872, he accepted his present position in the State Auditor's office, which, position he has since occupied. He was joined in marriage May 31, 1865, to Miss Emma Strathern, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Have three children living: Emma D., George E., and Harry S; have buried two: Willie E., and Freddie.
Source: "The History of Polk County, Iowa" published by the Union Historical Company, Birdsall, Williams & Co. 1880, pg. 767.
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