Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2013, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the US Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ ========================================================================= U.S. Data Repository NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ========================================================================= Formatted by U.S. Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Biographical History of Cherokee County, Iowa W. S. Dunbar & Co., Chigago - 1889 [page 477-478] WILLIAM BRUCE, proprietor of Maple Grove Farm, one of the leading citizens of Pilot Township, was born in Huntingdonshire, England, December 30, 1854, and is a son of GEORGE and CATHERINE (BRUCE) BULL. In his infancy his parents emigrated to America, settling in Clinton County, Iowa. There they lived twelve years, and then removed to Jones county, Iowa, remaining there until 1871, when they came to Cherokee County. WILLIAM was educated in the common schools, and received the training of a farmer's son. Having confidence in his ability to manage a farm of his own, he made a purchase of land in Marcus Township, Cherokee County, which he placed under cultivation and improved in other ways. In 1884 he sold this place and bought 160 acres of HENRY DAVIS, which he has made his home; later he made an additional purchase of 160 acres, and has placed the whole 320 acres in an advanced state of cultivation. Maple Grove is considered one of the best farms in the county; the residence, built in modern style, was erected in 1888 at a cost of $1,000; it is surrounded by shade and orna- mental trees and is a most attractive home. There are substan- tial buildings for the care and protection of live-stock, four acres of fine maple trees and an orchard, the two latter being most desirable improvements. Mr. BRUCE was married March 27, 1884, to Miss JENNIE C. HARTLEY, daughter of G. W. HARTLEY, of Marcus Township; her mother was MARY HANKERSON; she was born in Iowa and was reared and educated near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. BRUCE: RODGER W., RAY W., and HARVEY A. Mr. BRUCE'S political opinions find expression in the principles of the Republican party. He and his wife are honored members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are among the most worthy residents of the township. ===========================================================================