Rodney W. Tirrill   June 1898 to June 1899   Grand Army of Iowa

"One of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Delaware County" for many years was Rodney W. Tirrill of Manchester, pioneer, veteran, legislator, and philanthropist. Mr. Tirrill was born in New Hampshire, on December 22, 1835. He resided for a time in Wisconsin, attended college and taught school there, and in 1856 came to Iowa, locating at Manchester. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted as a private in Company F, Twelfth Iowa Volunteers, and was soon promoted to the rank of sergeant. At the battle of Shiloh he was severely wounded and left on the field of battle for a day and two nights. From this he only partially recovered and was later honorably discharged from service because of wounds. After he returned to his home, he was elected county superintendent of schools. Later he entered business in Manchester. He had a keen interest in public affairs and in 1879 was elected to the State Senate, where he served for four years. He was for many years an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic, with membership in W. A. Morse Post. At the Twenty-fourth Annual State Encampment at Sioux City in 1898, Comrade Tirrill was elected Department Commander - an office which he filled with honor to himself and to the Department. In later years he traveled extensively, gave liberally to local enterprises, and was widely known for his philanthropic spirit.

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