"GEORGE L. NYE"

NYE, WICKER, DUDLEY, LAWSON

Posted By: Mary E. Lanigan (email)
Date: 9/21/2003 at 12:08:34

George L. Nye pg 377 History of Wapello County 1901

George L. NYE, postmaster of Agency City, Wapello county Iowa, has been engaged in agricultural pursuits in Agency township for many years.

He is the son of W.A. and Rebecca (WICKER) Nye, and was born in Cass township Wapello county, Iowa in 1845. But, two native-born residents of the county; older than him are now living.

W.A. Nye was born in Germany in 1825, and came to the United States with his parents when eight years of age, locating in Waverly, Ohio. He came to Iowa in 1845, and settled in Cass township; Wapello County, where he farmed for some years. He then lived in Ottumwa for two years, and during that time; served in the capacity of county treasurer holding that office for four years. He was a Republican in politics, and filled various offices in hs township. He married Rebecca WICKER, who was born in Ohio, and they reared the following five children: George L.; John W.; William A.; Samuel A.; and Mary.

George L. Nye was born in a log cabin, and lived in Cass townshp until he enlisted in the Civil War in 1863,becoming a private in Company B. 7th Reg., Iowa Vol. Inf. He remained in the army until the close of the war and did service in the Indian country in Kansas and Nebraska, where he saw thousands of buffaloes.

After the war, he returned to Cass township and made his home there until 1869, when he removed to Agency township, where he has since lived and mainly followed farming. His farm is located in sections 30 and 36, and is under a high state of cultivation.

He was appointed postmaster of Agency City on November 15, 1897, and has since served efficiently in that capacity, giving universal satisfaction.

In 1868, Mr. Nye was joined in matrimony with Sarah J. DUDLEY, who was born in Agency township. They have reared six children, as follows; Charles M., a farmer in Center twp,Minnie L.; A.M.; Fannie; William D.; and Russell G. He is a Republical in politics and has served a trustee and clerk of his township, and a member of the school board, for a number of years. He is a member of the soldiers relief committee, and belongs to post No. 107 G.A.R. His family are members of the Methodist Episcapal church.

WPA records
*George L. NYE was born 1845 and died November 14, 1922 burial Agency City Cemetery.

Wife of George L. NYE
Sarah Jane (nee DUDLEY) b: 1847 died April 12, 1925 Agency City Cemetery

Mrs. (nee LAWSON) William D. NYE was born October 10, 1881 and died August 01, 1931; Agency City Cemetery.

W.A. NYE (Reverand) Born 1824 died December 06, 1894 burial; Chillocothe Cemetery, Chillicothe Iowa.

Rebecca (nee WICKER) wife of W.A. b: 1855 died at age 29; Chillicothe Cemetery.