Pioneers & Profiles

Former Irontonians

Former Irontonians Where did they go from Here?

Something about them, where they are now-1875

Dr. Briggs, one of the founders of Ironton, and its first Postmaster, is now living at Long Plain, Mass.
William Colvin, the secretary of the company that built the Ironton Rolling Mill, also member of the firm of Yard and Colvin, in the furniture business, where Devine & Bryne’s shoe store now is, has recently been elected Professor of Political Economy of the State Agricultural College at Columbus, Ohio.

W. H. Henry

Taken from “The Headlight” no date given. Submitted by: Robert Kingrey Among the oldest residents of Ironton and best known among the men of Lawrence County is Mr. W. D. Henry, born on the outskirts...

George M. Steece

History of Gage County, Nebraska George M. Steece is a lawyer by profession but has proved his versatility through his especially successful activities in connection with the farm industry in Gage...