Source: History of Davenport and Scott County, Iowa (1910)
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History of Davenport and Scott County, Iowa (1910).
Born February 28, 1838.
Came to Scott County, Iowa in 1854 with his father.
Farmer in Sheridan township.
Bought 40 acres from Mr. Hartzel in 1863, was drafted into the army but not called into service, sold his place for $1,200 and bought 80 acres in Sheridan township.
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