Biographical Sketch of H. B. Iba, Marion Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** H. B. Iba, postmaster and boot and shoe maker, Easton, was born March 13, 1836, in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. His father was a farmer and shoe maker, and H. B. learned the trade when a boy. Spent his youthful days on the farm, and received his education ini the schools of that county, first engaging in teaching in 1855. He taught two years, and afterwards went to Philadelphia in 1864, and remained one year. Returning to his native county, he taught a year. He emigra- ted west in the spring of 1866, and arrived in Easton in April, and has made this his home since, except the year 1875, which he spent in St. Joseph. He holds the position of postmaster. He was married January 13, 1856, to Miss Lavina S. Barkey, a native of the same place as himself. She was born in April, 1836. They have three children living: Calvin F., Lizzie B. and Henry. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Iba is the only one of the original Trustees of the church of Easton now remaining. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================