Archibald GLYNN, who resides on Section 27, Silver Creek Township, is one of the enterprising and prominent citizens of Pottawattamie County. He has made this place his home since 1881. A brief sketch of his life is as follows:

Mr. GLYNN was born in County Carlow, Ireland, September 20, 1853, son of Walter and Frances (ALGER) GLYNN. The mother died in 1879 and the father in 1880. Archibald was reared on a farm and received his education in the Protestant schools and at the National Catholic School. His parents were members of the church of England. To them were born eleven children, eight sons and three daughters. One of the latter died at the age of two years and one of the sons is also deceased. At this writing the other nine are living.

Archibald GLYNN remained in the Emerald Isle until 1876, when he sailed from Queenstown to Philadelphia, arriving there at the time of the Centennial Exposition. He came to Mills County, Iowa, where he had an elder brother. He made his home in that county until 1881, when he came to Pottawattamie County and bought his present farm of 160 acres. At the time of purchase it was all wild land. He has since improved it and made a good home. He has a comfortable frame house, one and a half stories, with a veranda on one side. The main part of the house is 14 x 26 feet, with an L, 20 x 20 feet. It is beautifully situated among shade and ornamental trees.

Mr. GLYNN is engaged in general farming and stock-raising, and every thing about his premises the stables, yards, feedlots, and modern wind pumps all show thrift and prosperity.

August 23,1877, Mr. GLYNN was married to Marcia KING, daughter of Lewis and Bessie (WEST) KING, both natives of New York State. The mother was born near Lake Erie, and still resides in Mills County, Iowa, to which place she and her husband removed at an early period in the history of that county. The father died there. Mrs. GLYNN was reared and educated in Mills County.

Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. GLYNN. Their names are: Frances, Bertha Rose, Lottie May and Alfred Ed.

In his politial views Mr. GLYNN is independent. He is a member of the Church of England, and Mrs. GLYNN is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Lone Star. Her parents were congregationalists.

Contributed By: Mona Sarratt-Knight