STEVENSON, Jno. J., hotel-keeper, Mormontown [present day Blockton, Taylor County, Iowa], is a native of the Keystone State [Pennsylvania], born in 1833. He there attained his majority, receiving his education in the common schools. He learned the carpenter trade and engaged for some time in that business. In 1863 he emigrated to Warren county, Iowa, remained there during the winter, then came to Taylor county. In 1867 he moved to Ringgold county; lived there two years then returned to this county, and seven years later engaged in the hotel business at Mormontown. He was married in 1854 to Miss Lucy LONG, daughter of Jno. LONG, Esq., of Greene county, Pennsylvania. They own the Mormontown Hotel and are making it first-class in every respect. Mr. and Mrs. S. are careful and attentive, always ready to consult the wishes of their guests, and are fast becoming popular as landlord and landlady.

SOURCE:  EVANS, Lyman. "Jefferson Township". Taylor County, Iowa History
p. 737. 1881

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, 2008