1880 History of Polk County

Biographies - Des Moines

P. H. Bristow

BRISTOW, P. H. - Deputy Auditor, was born in Henry county, Iowa, on the 8th day of June, 1846, and while young removed to Lee county, and was raised a farmer, at the same time receiving the benefits of a good common school education, and for several years was engaged in teaching. He came to this county in 1871, and for two years was connected with the State Republican, and between three and four years was Deputy United States Collector. He also held the position of superintendent of the Des Moines Exposition Company, and June 1, 1878, entered the Auditor's office as deputy. He is also a member of the board of education and a member of the board of trustees of Des Moines University. In 1873 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Rouse, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. To them three children have been born: Harry L., Bertha, and Sherman P.

Source: "The History of Polk County, Iowa" published by the Union Historical Company, Birdsall, Williams & Co. 1880, pg. 776.

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