| L.O. Bearce |
| L. O. Bearce, dealer
in harness, etc., is one of the early pioneers and
prominent businessmen. He was born in Maine in 1840, and
in 1852 came to Allamakee Co., and lived on a farm until
fourteen years of age, when he commenced work at the
shoemaker's trade. This he followed three years, when he
turned his attention to harness making. In 1864 he formed
a partnership with G. H. McClasky, and has since been
engaged in the manufacture and sale of harness, saddles,
etc., being associated with several different partners at
different intervals until January, 1882, since which time
he has conducted the business alone. Mr. Bearce was
married in 1871 to Miss Fannie E. Hall, of Evansville,
Ind. They have two children, Leslie R. and Roger. pg 471 |