of Switzerland · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John Abegglen b. 1840
parentsPeter Abegglen & Maggie Abegglen
John Abegglen⚭ Margaret Michalo, Jennie Rose
childrenJohn Abegglen · Charles Abegglen · Anna Abegglen · George Abegglen · Walter Abegglen · Sherman Abegglen · Willie Abegglen · Jennie Abegglen
Their story
What the record says
Biographical and genealogical history of Appanoose and Monroe counties, Iowa.
Born in Switzerland Nov 27, 1840.
Came to America 1855 at age 15 with parents.
Prominent farmer just east of Lovilia, Monroe county, Iowa.
Returned to Switzerland on a visit in 1865, met Margaret Michalo.
Married 1866, first domestic life on farm in Cedar township, Monroe county.
First wife died 1884 after 18 years of marriage.
Married second wife Jennie Rose ten years later (~1894).
Mason of 25 years.
Republican.
Lutheran (attended Methodist Episcopal locally).
Children by first marriage.
Sons George and infant among deceased children.
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