of Jones County, Iowa · documented from the public record
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Patrick Skahill 1815 – 1867
Patrick Skahill⚭ Mary Murray
childrenJames B. Skahill
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Their story
What the record says
Native of Ireland, born 1815.
Emigrated to America in 1850.
After a few years in the east came to Jones County, Iowa, purchasing 200 acres of wild land which he improved.
Served as township trustee.
Died 1867 leaving six children.
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