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TOMLINSON, THOS., farmer, P. O. Clarinda; born in Yorkshire, England, May, 31, 1828. There he grew to manhood, receiving his education in the national schools of York. In 1844 he began his apprenticeship as a tanner with Bell & Todd, of York, England, serving with them for seven years. He then went to London, working at his trade with Bevington & Morris. From London he went to Hull, carrying on his business on his own account until 1864, at which time he came to the United States, locating at College Springs, Page county. In March, 1866, he came to Clarinda, and two years following opened a tannery for Burns & Round. In 1869 he bought out this firm, continuing the business in his own name. His leather is of the very finest quality and in great demand in the home market. He has manfully fought his way up through adverse circumstances, and as a man of energy deserves great credit. He was married September 18, 1855, to Miss Mary Newham, a native of Lincolnshire, England, by whom he has ten children, nine living: F. N., Emily M., Henry E., Herbert C., Geo. W., Anna M., Charles R., Frank J. and Alice B.