J. H. and Ruth (Beach) Bond

John Harrison Bond, born May 20, 1889, in Eastman Township, married Ruth Agnes Beach on October 27, 1909.

Ruth Beach was born April 3, 1889 at Long Prairie, Minnesota. Ruth had taught school before her marriage.

John and Ruth lived on several farms in and near Glenfield and Courtenay in Eastman Township. Although John lost one leg in early life, he never considered himself handicapped.

The Bonds had three children: Leona, Leora and Leiva.

Mr. Bond died September 10, 1974. He is buried in the Eastman Cemetery in Foster County.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 44B