David EDWARDS was the first blacksmith in Mount Ayr, and as well ran the first hotel on the first lot south of the elevator. He also bought the first two lots sold by the town - Lots No. 71 and 72, the HILL and LESAN lots.

SOURCE:
LESAN, Mrs. B. M. Early History of Ringgold County: 1844 - 1937 p.22. Blair Pub. House. Lamoni IA. 1937.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2010