of Buchanan County, Iowa · documented from the public record
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Alvara Downing
Alvara Downing⚭ Vina Johnson
childrenGertrude Downing · Mrs. George Noble
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History of Buchanan County, Iowa, and its people.
Farmer, successful and esteemed.
Baptist.
Settled with family in southeastern Buffalo township, Buchanan County, Iowa.
Died aged over 80.
Four daughters born to the union.
Only Mrs. Jenks (Gertrude) and Mrs. George Noble (of Seattle, WA) surviving.
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