Peter Melendy (February 9, 1823–October 18, 1901)

–agriculturalist, writer, U.S. Marshal, and Cedar Falls mayor—was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the eldest son of James and Susan (Smith) Melendy. He attended school in Cincinnati and later served in the Ohio Cavalry, Artillery Invincibles, and Harrison Guards Infantry (1838-1848), achieving the rank of first lieutenant. He volunteered in Relief Fire Company No. 2 (the "Livelies"), learning the importance of loyalty to and camaraderie with fellow volunteer citizens. In 1846 Peter married Martha Fleming Coddington. They had two children, Charles and Luetta (Etta).

See Peter Melendy by Cynthia Sweet. The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa: University of Iowa Press Digital Edition. http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/bdi/DetailsPage.aspx?id=266