Past and present of Jasper County, Iowa . prospered and has all the modern con-^?eniences and comforts of life. HESS D. PARSONS. In all that constitutes true manhood and good citizenship Hess D. Parsons,one of the best known and most substantial of Jasper county farmers, is anotable example and none stands higher than he in the esteem and confidenceof the community honored by his citizenship. His career has been character-ized by duty faithfully done and by industry, thrift and wisely directed effortshe has acquired a liberal share of this worlds goods, besides earning a reputa-tion which has
Past and present of Jasper County, Iowa . prospered and has all the modern con-^?eniences and comforts of life. HESS D. PARSONS. In all that constitutes true manhood and good citizenship Hess D. Parsons,one of the best known and most substantial of Jasper county farmers, is anotable example and none stands higher than he in the esteem and confidenceof the community honored by his citizenship. His career has been character-ized by duty faithfully done and by industry, thrift and wisely directed effortshe has acquired a liberal share of this worlds goods, besides earning a reputa-tion which has never been clouded by the commission of a single unworthyact. He is a man of good judgment and pronounced views and while keei)inghimself well informed upon current events and taking a lively interest in allpublic affairs of his township and county he has never had the faintest desireto exchange the quiet and contented life of the cozy farm for the distractionsand cares whicli usuallv come to the man who fills official stations. He has. HESS D. PARSONS JASPER COUNTY, IOWA. 1281 worked liard lor ihal which he now possesses, and knows how to appreciatethe true dignity of labor and to place a correct estimate upon the value ofmoney. Nevertheless he is liberal in his benefactions and stands ever readyto support with his influence and means all measures for the material and moralwelfare of his community. He is one of our esteemed pioneer citizens, hav-ing cast liis lot with the people of this locality when the wild prairie sod wasmostly unused to the plowshare and neighbors were few, and here lie hasplayed most excellently his part in the drama of civilization. Hess D. Parsons, well known proprietor of Malaka Stock Farm, oneof the show places of this section of the county, was born in Randolphcounty, West Virginia, April 17, 1843. He is the son of George and Susannah(Harper) Parsons, both natives of Virginia, the father born in 1802 and themother in 1804. They grew up, were educated
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