| John Bakewell |
| John Bakewell
(deceased), whose portrait appears elsewhere, was born in
Worcestershire, England, in 1820. When he was thirty-four
years of age he immigrated to America. The first year he
spent in the eastern portion of the U. S., and then came
to Illinois, where he lived until January, 1850, when he
came to Allamakee Co., immediately procured lands and
engaged in farming, which he continued until the time of
his death, which occurred April 29, 1879. His first year
in Allamakee was a rather unfortunate one, as he lost the
greater part of his stock by their straying away the
first winter, and he was unable to recover them until the
following fall; but by hard work and good management he
became one of the wealthiest farmers of Allamakee Co.,
and highly respected by all who knew him. He married Sara
A. Hunt the same year he left England. She was also born
in England. They have seven children, who have all
reached maturity, and who are well situated, financially. pg 469-470 |