He was married to Martha Mowder, daughter of Joseph Mowder; she was born Jan. 13, 1844; their marriage took place Dec. 22, 1875; they have had two children - Alice M. and Ettie. After his marriage, he made a trip to Nebraska, but not being suited, he returned to Mason Co., and has since remained here. March 13, 1877, he bought 160 acres of land, and is a successful farmer; his father died in 1870.
