Born at Greenwich, Washington County, New York, August 16, 1824, his parents being Alphonso and Elizabeth (Tefft) Dwelle, who were likewise natives of Washington County. Mr. Dwelle was reared upon the old home farm, early displayed marked aptitude in his studies and devoted himself untiringly to those branches of learning which were taught in the common schools of his locality. When not occupied with his text books he worked in the fields and continued upon the home farm until 1848, when he put aside agricultural activities and learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade. County on the 2nd of December, 1856. The great, broad prairies of Iowa gave splendid chances to the settler who desired to devote his attention to farming. Mr. Dwelle, realizing his opportunities for judicious investment, purchased in partnership with his brother, Albert J. Dwelle, several hundred acres of land, eighty acres of which they laid out in town lots in Northwood, which city he named in the spring of 1857. For two years he engaged in survey work over this section of the state and in 1859 they built a gristmill and sawmill at Northwood. The mills met a need in the developing community and the brothers continued their operation through the period of the Civil war and on to the year 1874. Mr. Dwelle continued as a prominent factor in the real estate and loan business and also gave considerable time to the management of their several farms, successfully conducting business along those lines until 1902, when he was elected to the presidency of the bank. On the 29th of December, 1875, Mr. Dwelle was married to Miss Hattie Edwards, who was born in East Troy, Wisconsin, July 12, 1842, a daughter of Simon Buell and Betsy Ann (Wheeler) Edwards. In his political views Mr. Dwelle was a republican, giving stalwart support to the party which in 1867 called upon him to represent Worth County in the state legislature. In 1876 and again in 1878 he was a member of the state senate, and was an active and valued member of various important committees, serving as chairman of the committees on manufacture and on agriculture and as a member of the committee on horticulture. He was identified with much constructive legislation and his public service was ever actuated by a spirit of progress. He was a member of the Masonic order of Osago in 1865 and was a charter member of the Northern Light Lodge No. 266 A.F. and A.M. Throughout his entire life his Christian faith constituted a dominant force in his activities. Mr. Dwelle was a charter member of the Northwood Baptist Church.

Born at Greenwich, Washington County, New York, August 16, 1824, his parents being Alphonso and Elizabeth (Tefft) Dwelle, who were likewise natives of Washington County. Mr. Dwelle was reared upon the old home farm, early displayed marked aptitude in his studies and devoted himself untiringly to those branches of learning which were taught in the common schools of his locality. When not occupied with his text books he worked in the fields and continued upon the home farm until 1848, when he put aside agricultural activities and learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade. County on the 2nd of December, 1856. The great, broad prairies of Iowa gave splendid chances to the settler who desired to devote his attention to farming. Mr. Dwelle, realizing his opportunities for judicious investment, purchased in partnership with his brother, Albert J. Dwelle, several hundred acres of land, eighty acres of which they laid out in town lots in Northwood, which city he named in the spring of 1857. For two years he engaged in survey work over this section of the state and in 1859 they built a gristmill and sawmill at Northwood. The mills met a need in the developing community and the brothers continued their operation through the period of the Civil war and on to the year 1874. Mr. Dwelle continued as a prominent factor in the real estate and loan business and also gave considerable time to the management of their several farms, successfully conducting business along those lines until 1902, when he was elected to the presidency of the bank. On the 29th of December, 1875, Mr. Dwelle was married to Miss Hattie Edwards, who was born in East Troy, Wisconsin, July 12, 1842, a daughter of Simon Buell and Betsy Ann (Wheeler) Edwards. In his political views Mr. Dwelle was a republican, giving stalwart support to the party which in 1867 called upon him to represent Worth County in the state legislature. In 1876 and again in 1878 he was a member of the state senate, and was an active and valued member of various important committees, serving as chairman of the committees on manufacture and on agriculture and as a member of the committee on horticulture. He was identified with much constructive legislation and his public service was ever actuated by a spirit of progress. He was a member of the Masonic order of Osago in 1865 and was a charter member of the Northern Light Lodge No. 266 A.F. and A.M. Throughout his entire life his Christian faith constituted a dominant force in his activities. Mr. Dwelle was a charter member of the Northwood Baptist Church.

Born at Greenwich, Washington County, New York, August 16, 1824, his parents being Alphonso and Elizabeth (Tefft) Dwelle, who were likewise natives of Washington County. Mr. Dwelle was reared upon the old home farm, early displayed marked aptitude in his studies and devoted himself untiringly to those branches of learning which were taught in the common schools of his locality. When not occupied with his text books he worked in the fields and continued upon the home farm until 1848, when he put aside agricultural activities and learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade. County on the 2nd of December, 1856. The great, broad prairies of Iowa gave splendid chances to the settler who desired to devote his attention to farming. Mr. Dwelle, realizing his opportunities for judicious investment, purchased in partnership with his brother, Albert J. Dwelle, several hundred acres of land, eighty acres of which they laid out in town lots in Northwood, which city he named in the spring of 1857. For two years he engaged in survey work over this section of the state and in 1859 they built a gristmill and sawmill at Northwood. The mills met a need in the developing community and the brothers continued their operation through the period of the Civil war and on to the year 1874. Mr. Dwelle continued as a prominent factor in the real estate and loan business and also gave considerable time to the management of their several farms, successfully conducting business along those lines until 1902, when he was elected to the presidency of the bank. On the 29th of December, 1875, Mr. Dwelle was married to Miss Hattie Edwards, who was born in East Troy, Wisconsin, July 12, 1842, a daughter of Simon Buell and Betsy Ann (Wheeler) Edwards. In his political views Mr. Dwelle was a republican, giving stalwart support to the party which in 1867 called upon him to represent Worth County in the state legislature. In 1876 and again in 1878 he was a member of the state senate, and was an active and valued member of various important committees, serving as chairman of the committees on manufacture and on agriculture and as a member of the committee on horticulture. He was identified with much constructive legislation and his public service was ever actuated by a spirit of progress. He was a member of the Masonic order of Osago in 1865 and was a charter member of the Northern Light Lodge No. 266 A.F. and A.M. Throughout his entire life his Christian faith constituted a dominant force in his activities. Mr. Dwelle was a charter member of the Northwood Baptist Church.