Source: A genealogical and biographical history of Keokuk County, Iowa
Their story
What the record says
Farmer and agriculturist of Keokuk County, Iowa.
Spent early childhood on a Pennsylvania farm, then twelve years on an Indiana farm, later moved with parents to Steady Run, Iowa.
Inherited the old homestead plus ninety acres after his father's death.
Added 87.5 acres near Hedrick.
Democrat.
Married Ellen McMillen in 1866.
Four children: Jennie (deceased when written), Hugh, Fannie, and John, all born and reared on the old homestead.
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