of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
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Jacob Chilton 1832 – 1906
Jacob Chilton⚭ Sarah Williams
childrenJoseph Chilton · Solomon Chilton · Albert Chilton · Fannie M. Chilton · Charles Chilton · George Chilton · Clara C. Chilton · Mary C. Chilton
Their story
What the record says
History of Wapello County, Iowa.
Born July 17, 1832 in Monmouthshire, England.
Miner in England and Pennsylvania, later a contractor/builder in Ottumwa.
Married Sarah Williams in England.
Sailed to US 1854, settled Pennsylvania, arrived Ottumwa 1857.
Died October 29, 1906.
Eight children (three born in Pennsylvania, five in Iowa): Joseph, Solomon (deceased), Albert (of Memphis TN), Fannie M. (wife of D. B. Johnson), Charles, George, Clara C. Bonwill (deceased), Mary C. McDonald (deceased).
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