Stuteley P. Stacey Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the picture of Stutely P. Stacey that accompanies this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: Stacey, Van Epps. Stutely P. Stacey was numbered among the early settlers of Scott county, where he arrived in 1850. Only four years before had the state been admitted to Union and, while settlements had been made along the Mississippi and in central Iowa, there were still great undeveloped and unimproved districts in western Iowa. Mr. Stacey was born June 19, 1822, at West Point, New York, and pursued his education there, retaining his residence in the east until about twenty-eight years of age, when he came to this county and established his home in Pleasant Valley township. There he purchased a farm of one hundred and twenty acres and brought his fields under a high state of cultivation, carefully carrying on his work as the years passed by. He studied the soil, understood the requirements of different grains and by the careful rotation and care of his crops succeeded in gathering good harvest each year. The greater part of his life was given to general farming and upon his original homes! tead he resided for thirty-eight years, or until 1888, when he sold the property to Mr. Hess. While residing upon the farm Mr. Stacey served for a long period as assessor of his township. He was also a member of the school board and was interested in all measures and movements for the benefit of the community. Mr. Stacey was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Van Epps, who came to this county with her father, Charles Van Epps, from Schenectady county, New York, where she was born. They arrived in 1853 but the father was not long permitted to enjoy his new home, for a year afterward he passed away. His widow, however, survived for many years and was long a resident of Scott county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Stacey were born three children, but all died in infancy. Mrs. Stacey has spent the greater part of her life in Scott county and since her husband's death has made her home in Davenport. She enjoys a wide acquaintance and has a large circle of warm friends. She has long been an earnest champion of the cause of temperance and is an active worker in the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Mr. Stacey was a devoted member and loyal supporter of the Methodist church and his life conformed to its teachings. For forty years he was an exemplary member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and in politics he was a republican from the organization of the party. His life was characterized by a worthy charity that prompted him ever to extend a helping hand to the poor and needy. He died May 21, 1889, and thus closed a life record that in all of its relations measured up to the full standard of upright, honorable manhood While he never sought to figure prominently in public affairs, he never neglected the performance of his daily duties, nor was he ever inconsiderate of forgetful of the rights and privileges of others. On the contrary, he was always willing to aid a fellow traveler on life's journey and his life record was crowned with the memory of many good deeds as well as unassailable honor and integrity in business affairs. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES