of Brien County, Iowa · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John W. Lias 1817 – 1892
John W. Lias⚭ Margaret Lias (married 1843)
childrenHarriet A. Lias · J. O. Lias · Frank Lias · Thomas Lias · Emma E. Lias
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What the record says
Biographical data and army record of old soldiers of O'Brien County, Iowa.
Born 1817 Pennsylvania.
Married Margaret 1843.
Enlisted Aug 1862 at Bellevue, Iowa in Co. M, 2nd Iowa Cavalry (Hatch's Division).
Discharged Aug 1865 at Nashville.
Settled O'Brien County 1888, residing at Sheldon.
Died July 30, 1892, buried at Sheldon.
Member Methodist Episcopal Church and McKenzie Post No. 72, G.A.R. Father of J. O. Lias.
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