childrenPaul Magnet · Charles Magnet · Arthur Magnet · Henry Magnet · Aleck Magnet
Their story
What the record says
' Farmer on section 8, Allen Township, Harrison County, Iowa.
Born in France March 1823 to Thomas and Mary Magnet of France.
Siblings John, Thomas, Catharine, Marion.
Came to America at age 20, landed at New Orleans, traded with Indians for a St. Louis fur company.
Came to Harrison County at the outbreak of the Civil War.
Married 1861 at New Orleans to Caroline Moshnel.
Settled St. John's Township on Honey Creek, later Allen Township.
Roman Catholic.
Children: Paul b.
Mar 28 1862, Charles b.
Sep 25 1872, Arthur b.
Jul 4 1875, Henry b.
Dec 8 1878, Aleck b.
Jan 12 1881.
All living in Harrison County except Paul (Black Hills).
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