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Josiah B. Grinnell
 
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Josiah B. Grinnell was an Auburn Seminary classmate of Henry Parker, and like him was a Congregational Minister.  He was instramental in founding Iowa College, which is named after him, and in founding the town that is also named after him.  He was also a Congressman.
Grinnell was a close friend of the Parkers.  Grinnell's autobiography was finished by Henry Parker, while Josiah was on his death bed, and its forward was by Henry.
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