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The Descendants of Franklin Mary Noyes Rowe of Humboldt County, Iowa

Home of Franklin and Mary Noyes Rowe 1887-1905

This book, “The Descendants of Franklin Mary Noyes Rowe of Humboldt County, Iowa, with Some Notes on Their Ancestors,” authored by Velma Rowe Coffin in Storm Lake, Iowa, in 1955, is a meticulously researched genealogical record spanning 87 pages. It traces the lineage of Franklin Rowe, born December 30, 1836, in Onondaga County, New York, and provides insights into his ancestry and descendants. Free to read or download.

Biography of Oliver Franklin Winner

Oliver Franklin Winner, born in 1859 in Illinois, is a prominent figure in Shawnee County’s agricultural community, particularly recognized for his expertise in alfalfa cultivation. After moving to Iowa as a child, he began farming at 20 in Kansas, later acquiring a 320-acre farm in Shawnee County, which he enhanced significantly before selling. Winner’s contributions extend beyond farming; he actively supports education, civic improvement, and agricultural progress, sharing his knowledge through lectures and publications. He married Hattie Parmenter in 1884, and they raised eight children together.