Professor Flude

Photo found in the McKercher/Young photo album. The children of Peter McKercher and Agnes Aitchison (reputed to be musically inclined) were born and raised in Clear Lake, Iowa. Professor Flude was probably their teacher.

A professor in music named William Flude was found in the 1880 US Census living in Hopkinton, Delaware, Iowa with his wife, Sarah E. Flude and children Emma L. and Freddie L. Flude.  William was 62 years of age, born in England to parents who were also both born in England. Both of William's children were born in Iowa. FHL film 1254336 National Archives Film T9-0336 page 521D

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