From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 559.

A. I. Jackson was reared at home, being enrolled as a student in the public schools at the usual age. After the completion of his own education he spent two years in teaching and then entered a drug store in Hesper, Iowa. After two years' experience as a clerk, he found that the business was uncongenial and he turned his attention to railroading as his vocation. He secured a position first as switchman in the Calmar yards but on proving his ability two weeks later was placed upon the platform to help check and receive freight. About eighteen months later he was made station baggageman and then was promoted to a clerkship, serving in that capacity until June 1, 1881, when he was appointed agent at Oxford Junction, it being less than six years from the time he entered the railroad service until he obtained this important position. It was even more important at that time than at present for then the machine shops of the whole division of the railroad were located at Oxford Junction and the duties of the station agent were responsible. He remained there until October. 1887, when he was appointed to the position he now holds, having served in this capacity continuously for the past twenty-two years. A man of sterling character and integrity, a good and faithful worker, he enjoys the confidence of his employers, while the efficiency of his services has won the good will and esteem of the people with whom he has come into daily contact.

In 1879 Mr. Jackson married Miss Blanche Woodward, of Calmar, Iowa. In his political views he is a stanch adherent of the republican party, but aside from casting his vote at elections has taken no part in public matters. He is however, active in Masonic circles. He was initiated into Zealous Lodge, No. 435, A.F.&A.M., more than twenty years ago and was exalted to the chapter and commandery. For an equal length of time he has served as eminent commander of the Monticello commandery. He is also a member of El Kahir Temple, A.A.0.N.M.S., of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, which she joined in her eighteenth year, until two years ago when ill health compelled her to drop from its ranks. During the period of her active membership, however, she served continuously in some official capacity. At present she is a member of the Ninety-four Literary Club, of Which she is secretary. In her many interests she is an able helpmeet to her husband, in whose success she has felt a justifiable pride, as have the citizens of Monticello, who profited through his ability and devotion to duty.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 288.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 671.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 629.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 629.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 630.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 594.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 671.

Walter James, Jr., the father of George Daniel James, was born in Virginia on the same day as John D. Rockerfeller. He now resides in Wyoming, having retired from active life. His wife was also born in Virginia and both were brought to Jones county when young and were married here. For many years they resided upon a farm, which he operated, and which contained one hundred and sixty acres. There were six children in their family, as follows: Ida May, who married J. Juzeler, of Washington; Philip G., who lives at Wayne, Nebraska; Charlotte, who married Frank Porter, of Jackson township; Sarah E., who married James Keglog, of Wyoming, Iowa; Olive, who lives in San Francisco, and George Daniel James.

Until his marriage, George Daniel James remained at home and then bought his present farm of two hundred and forty acres on sections 25, 26 and 23, Jackson township. Here he carries on general farming and handles a large number of cattle, doing his work by the latest methods and with improved machinery. The land is highly cultivated, and he has made many desirable improvements.

On January 29, 1895, occurred the marriage of Mr. James and Elizabeth Stivers, who was born in Jackson township, March 9, 1875. She is a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Clark) Stivers, the former of whom was born October 20, 1825, in New York state, and the latter born October 3I, 1824, in Virginia. They were married in Ohio, in 1853, and came to Jones county in 1855. Mr. Stivers passed away July 25, 1884, but his widow survives him and lives on the old homestead. Ten children were born to them. Mr. and Mrs. James have two children: Harvey Stivers and Esther Eloise.

The James family made a good record during the Civil war. Walter James, Jr., enlisted from Jones county, August 12, 1861, as corporal, and received his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant January 16, 1865. He served until the close of the war, in all of about four years, being a brave and gallant soldier, who was willing to risk his life in the service of his country. Mr. James has borne his part in public matters by serving faithfully as assessor of Jackson township for one term, having been elected on the republican ticket. He is a man of strong convictions, is popular, and is often cited as one of the representative farmers of his township.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 423.