![]() ![]() Then I was really thrilled to think that my grandfather had played such an important part in the history of this place. It was indeed a surprise to find such a lovely little town so neat, so clean and so prosperous looking. In 1963 I took advantage of an opportunity and visited Danbury for the first time. Wednesday,, 20Netatalk 2 JanuA SALUTE TO DANBURY, IOWA By Fourth Freedom Thomas, 1965 Denison, Chalice Thomas McIntosh, Ben Lincoln Thomas, Grant Bowser Thomas, Fourth Freedom Thomas, Winifred Horn Mason, Lyda Horn Elwill Botts, Grace Horn Hagen, Vesta Thomas Batley, Pauline Thomas Price, and William Bond Thomas.) This history is dedicated to the twelve living grandchildren of Dan and Mary Ann Thomas. To this family we are grateful and extend our thanks. Danbury would not have existed today had it not been for the generous nature of Dan Thomas. Dan Thomas and their family labored valiantly and suffered many hardships to establish the town in which we live. Information in this history was gathered and written during the years 19, one hundred years or more after the arrival of the first permanent citizens of Danbury, Mr. Thanks to all who helped with information so I could compile this book of memories. It is better to have some form of history rather than none at all even though there are discrepancies. I am sure there are errors in this history as there are in all histories, and probably some will disagree with statements, dates, etc., but I have written it according to my best knowledge and information received from others. The story of the spirit Lake Massacre was taken from Roster of Iowa Soldiers which I presumed would be more correct as Iowa soldiers investigated these killings and buried the dead. The interviews were copied in most part as written in various books and papers to show the mannerisms of speech in our area in early history, also the History of Maple Township. Joseph Welte, the oldest living resident in Danbury, Iowa 1962 when this history was first started, and Fourth Freedom Thomas, grandson of Dan Thomas of Princeton, Idaho, were extremely helpful. There were many who gave information voluntarily concerning Danbury's early history. Henry Dimig of Danbury, Iowa.īooks and Newspapers from which The History of Danbury were obtained: History of Woodbury County and Plymouth Counties, Atlas of Ida County, Mapleton Milestones, Monona County Album, Past and Present, Woodbury County History, The Palimpsest (Spirit Lake Massacre), Maple Valley Scoop, Criterion, Danbury Review, Mapleton Press, Sioux City Eagle, Sioux City Journal, Anthon Herald, Smithland Correspondence, Castana Times. This history was written in commemoration of Danbury's 100th Anniversary, year 1965, and of the Dan Thomas Family who were the founders of our town. Next week we'll get more into the actual history. Therefore, our 125th is celebrated this year. While the first people arrived in 1865, the town was not incorporated until 1882. The preface states the book was read for Danbury's anniversary. If anyone out there has been compiling the history since the mid 70's and want them added on, or if someone wants to compile the last 30 years, let us know, and we'll print them, too.īefore we begin, I want to clarify the dates. We're also putting the book on the Review website eventually the entire book will be there for you to search and to read. No matter what, we will print until we've printed the whole book. We'll be printing, hopefully, enough to get through the whole book by the end of the year. To help in the celebration, Jane Dimig has given us permission to reprint The History of Danbury by Viola Dimig. In June, we'll be celebrating our 125th anniversary. The year 2007 is a milestone year for Danbury. ![]()
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