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William Rainbird, a farmer residing on section 18, Adams township, was
born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, on the 4th of September, 1873,
his parents being James and Margaret (Tarleton) Rainbird. The
father was also born in County Fermanagh, March 27, 1844, and he
followed farming in Ireland until 1880, when he took his family
to New York city, where he lived for two years, but in 1882
removal was made to Delaware county, Iowa, where he has since
followed farming. His wife passed away in 1908. To their union
were born ten children, nine of whom survive, namely: Mary Ann,
the wife of Joseph Winnistorfer; William, the subject of this
review; John, who is married and resides with his father;
Virginia, the wife of Edward Annas, of Prairie township;
Adelaide, who married Charles E. Falconer, of Adams township;
Anthony, who is married and resides in Buchanan county, Iowa;
Margaret, the wife of Kenneth Hildridge, of Cedar Rapids; Samuel,
who is married and lives in Alabama; and Isaac, who makes his
home in Ireland.
William Rainbird has followed farming since old
enough to assist his father in the work of the homestead and has
never had occasion to regret his decision to continue in the
occupation to which he was reared. His farm, which is located in
Adams township near the town of Robinson, comprises forty acres
and is in a high state of cultivation. The buildings thereon are
all adequate to their purpose and in an excellent condition of
repair. He does general farming and as he is enterprising and
industrious his fields yield him a good return annually.
In 1894 Mr. Rainbird was united in
marriage with Miss Mary S. Robinson, a daughter of Robert and
Catherine (Simpson) Robinson and a native of Ireland. Her father
died a number of years ago but her mother is living. To Mr. and
Mrs. Rainbird have been born seven children, five of whom
survive, namely: Verna, Victor, Alice, Hazel, and Mary, all at
home. Mr. Rainbird has devoted his life to farming and has gained
from his labors not only a competence but the consciousness of
worthy work will performed and the respect and good will of his
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