childrenWilbert C. Metcalf · Nettie V. Metcalf · John T. Metcalf · Lucile Metcalf · Marion Metcalf
Source: Biographical data and army record of old soldiers of O'Brien County, Iowa
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What the record says
Born Feb 9, 1842 at Yorkshire, England.
First wife Mary A. Simpson (died Sept 1892), mother of Wilbert C., Nettie V., John T.
Married Belle Raw Jan 1, 1894, children Lucile and Marion.
Enlisted Mar 2, 1865, Co. A, 96th Illinois Vol.
Infantry, later Co. B, 21st Illinois Infantry.
Discharged Dec 16, 1865.
Settled O'Brien County Jan 1, 1884 at Paullina.
Banker, grain and livestock dealer, major real estate owner.
Supporter of Morning Side College, Sioux City.
Died Nov 28, 1908, buried Paullina.
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