Biography of J. Edgar Sawhill
J. Edgar Sawhill, born on October 7, 1858, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is a prominent farmer in Page County, Iowa. After relocating in 1892, he improved his 110-acre farm through intensive farming methods and contributes to local agricultural initiatives, including the Farmers Institute. Married to Minnie A. Garrett with two children, he is an active elder in the Presbyterian church and a steadfast Republican, focusing on his farming success without seeking public office. His farm is recognized as one of the best in the county.