L. NAYLOR, grocer, firm of Naylor Bros., groceries, provisions, etc., Mason City; born in Adair Co., Ky., April 21, 1834; at 1 year of age he emigrated to Illinois with his parents, and located in Morgan Co., and, after a residence of five years, he went to Virginia City, where he attended the graded schools until he obtained his majority. He then followed farming two years in Minnesota, and returned to Cass Co.. and was engaged in business until 1862, when he engaged as steward and teacher at the Institution for the Blind, at Jacksonville, until 1867, at which date he, with his brother, came to Mason City and engaged in the above business, which they have since successfully followed for a period of twelve years, and are the oldest continuous firm in their line in Mason City. His marriage with Lydia C. White was in 1862. They have four children:  Minnie E., Mattie E., Frederick L. and an infant. Mr. Naylor has filled the office of Alderman for the Third Ward one term, and Mayor of Mason City two terms.



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