Daniel S. Glidden Biography


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GLIDDEN, DANIEL S., was born in Clarendon, Orleans county, New York, on the 24th 
day of February, 1844.  He was reared on a farm, attended the common schools, and 
completed his education at the State Normal school at Brockport, N. Y.  He taught 
school one term in New York.  In 1867, went to Anamosa, Iowa, where he taught 
school during the following winter.  In 1868, went to Indian Town, Iowa, where 
he was in charge of the public schools five years. The next five years he was 
interested in a mercantile business at Montour, Iowa, and during the same time was 
in charge of the public schools at that place, and was a standing Democratic 
candidate for county superintendent of schools. Right here it might as well be 
said that he is a Democrat of a mild type.  In 1878, he came to Sioux Falls, 
and engaged in the boot and shoe business five years. For four years he was a 
member of the territorial executive committee of the Democratic party, and 
treasurer of the organization.  In 1887, he was elected warden of the South 
Dakota penitentiary, and conducted that institution for two years with credit 
to himself and the Territory.  Mr. Glidden has been an active Mason for more 
than a quarter of a century, having held nearly every office in his lodge, chapter 
and commandery; "is known" as a Past Master, Past High Priest and Past Commander, 
and during 1887-8, he held the office of Grand Commander of the Territory of 
Dakota.

He is one of the best informed men in the state, his reading comprising about 
everything but theology, and it is entertaining to hear him discuss any subject 
but that.  He stands by his friends, especially when they are in trouble, 
always feels well, is generous to a fault, is a good, honest, upright citizen, 
and has hosts of friends who are always ready to fall in line when Dan wants help.