of Decatur County, Indiana · documented from the public record
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James Bradford Foley 1807 – 1886
James Bradford Foley⚭ Martha Carter, Mary Hackleman
childrenMary Mansfield · Mary Zoller · Elizabeth Payne · John J. Foley · Alexander A. Foley · William O. Foley
Source: History of Decatur County, Indiana (1915)
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History of Decatur County, Indiana (1915).
Gen. James Bradford Foley, born in Kentucky October 18, 1807.
Died at his home in Decatur County December 5, 1886.
Pioneer settler and prominent citizen.
Delegate to the Indiana state constitutional convention 1850.
Appointed brigadier-general of the Indiana state militia (fourth district) by Governor Wright.
Elected to U.S. House of Representatives 1856.
County treasurer elected 1841.
Married (1) Martha Carter April 2, 1829 (3 children: Mary Mansfield, Mary Zoller, Elizabeth Payne).
Married (2) Mrs. Mary Hackleman March 4, 1848 (3 children: John J., Alexander A., William O.).
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