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IRA L. CORWIN, member of the milling and feed firm of T. L. Corwin & Sons of Marathon, was born in the above town December 15, 1872. He is a son of Theodore L. and Arminda B. (Johnson) Corwin.

When Theodore L. Corwin, our subject’s father, had attained his majority he moved to Cortland County and settled in the town of Marathon. There he engaged in the harness and drug business, which he continued to follow for several years, when he engaged in the milling business at Stone Mills, this county. He carried on an extensive trade until 1893, when, in partnership with his son, he traded that property for his present mill at Marathon. The mill is run by steam and is well fitted throughout with modern rolls and everything necessary to make it a first-class plant. The mill was built by John T. Noye & Co., and at the time of its purchase by Mr. Corwin, it had a wide reputation for the excellent quality of flour it produced, and under the management of Mr. Corwin its reputation has still increased. During the winter seasons large consignments of buckwheat are made to the western markets, where this particular brand has for many years met with great favor. The business at Stone Mills is superintended by his father, and it has a daily output of one hundred barrels. The father of our subject adheres to the Republican views politically, and votes to uphold the principles of that party With the convictions of a man who believes he is right, and dares maintain his stand. He has been elected president of the village of Marathon for a number of years, which fact tends to show his popularity in his district. He formed a matrimonial alliance with Arminda B. Johnson, and they reared a family of four children, who were as follows: Elsie, wife of B. G. Parkins of Marathon; Frank, who also resides in Marathon; Ira L., who heads the above lines; and Catherine L.

November 18, 1896, Ira L. Corwin was joined in marriage with Miss Alta Clough, daughter of Harry Clough of Triangle, Broome County. Mr. Corwin is a man of character and refinement. The success which has attended his efforts is deserving, and has come to him by the natural results of his method of life. His share of the work of this busy world is being performed carefully and well to the best of his ability.