Richard Edward Calvin ¹²

  General Notes:

R. E. Calvin, one of the prosperous young farmers and stockmen of Howard county, Nebraska, is a descendant of a prominent pioneer family in that section, and a splendid specimen of vigorous manhood, energetic and progressive in his methods of agriculture. He has gained the reputation of being one of the successful men of his locality, and enjoys the esteem and respect of all with whom he has come in contact.
Mr. Calvin was born in Polk county, Iowa, on August 15, 1867. He is the third son in the family of David A. and Mary Jones Calvin, pioneers in Howard county, a sketch of the former appearing in this volume on another page. Richard was a boy of six years when his parents settled in Nebraska, and small though he was, well remembers the adventures they passed through in making the trip to their new home. He received his education in the country schools here, remaining at home with his parents until he was twenty-two, then began farming and stock raising on his own account. He was thrifty and industrious, and soon purchased a tract of land on section twenty-five, township fifteen, range twelve, which he put in good shape, and has since added to the original farm, owning at the present time six hundred and forty acres, milking it one of the extensive and valuable stock and grain farms in his locality.
On April 20, 1893, Mr. Calvin was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte E. Welsh, who is a native of Huron county, Canada, and came into Howard county with her mother in 1880.
Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin, their first born, dying in infancy, while Mabel, now a charming young miss, Archie W., George E. and Mildred Evaline, are sturdy youngsters and the pride of their parents' hearts. The family have a pleasant home, and large circle of good friends in their community.
Mr. Calvin is active in local affairs, having served in the past in different capacities for the benefit of his precinct, although at the present time he holds no office. He is a self-made man in every sense of the word, and is universally respected for his earnest endeavor in aiding his county and state

Richard married Charlotte E Welsh, daughter of Joseph Welsh and Elizabeth Welsh, on 20 Apr 1892 in Farwell, Howard, Nebraska, USA. (Charlotte E Welsh was born in Oct 1875 in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.)

  Marriage Notes:

Witnessed by George Welsh of Farwell and Miss Masthia Crow of St Paul,
Nebraska.
Performed by Rev. W. H. Milles.