reprint of “Clarke County, Iowa. History”, Lewis Pub., 
Chicago, 1886. p.9



ALVAH M. HADLEY was born in Morgan County, Indiana, 
January 15, 1851. He came with his parents to this State 
in 1855, making their home in Warren County. In 1856 
they settled in Franklin Township on the southwest quarter 
of section 29. His father purchased a farm, which had 
been slightly improved. Later, the family returned to 
Morgan County, where the parents now live. The father 
was born in that county in 1828, and the mother was born 
in Randolph County in 1830. To them were born eight 
children--our subject, Alvah M., and one daughter, Mrs. 
Elmira H. Farmer, residing at the home of her parents, 
are the only ones now living. Sylvia Ellen died at the 
age of sixteen years; Julia Eva died aged thirteen years; 
Louisa died aged eight years; Emma died in this county, 
aged two years; Lmarinda died at about two years of age; 
Effie, twin sister of Eva, died at the age of one month. 
Mr. Hadley’s father retained the ownership of his Clarke 
County farm until 1881, when he sold to Alvah M.

October 3, 1872, the subject of this sketch was married 
to Miss Susannah M. Cook, daughter of Milton and Martha 
Cook, who was born in Hendricks County, Indiana, 
December 10, 1854. She died September 14, 1880, leaving 
four children--Loren R., Loles V., Luna C. and Luther 
M. March 11, 1882, Mr. Hadley married Miss Ella Macy, 
daughter of Ira C. and Achsah Macy, who was born in 
Randolph County, Indiana, October 3, 1855. Soon after 
marriage they came to the old homestead of Mr. Hadley’s 
father in the township where they now reside. They have 
two children--Lindley E. and Lmarinda. In politics Mr. 
Hadley, like all those bearing the name, is a Republican. 
His parents are members of the Society of Friends, 
under whose teachings the religious views of their son 
Alvah were formed. He is a practical farmer, a worthy 
citizen and a good neighbor.