childrenJessie · Fred · Clarence · Edith · Rufus · Bert · Tip · Laura
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What the record says
Biographical data and army record of old soldiers of O'Brien County, Iowa.
Born Dec 19, 1846, Crawford Co., PA.
Father Rufus L. (b.
New Hampshire May 5, 1815).
Mother Matilda Lord.
Married Rachel F. Bailey Feb 15, 1871.
Enlisted Sept 30, 1863, Co. M, Ninth Iowa Cavalry (trumpeter).
Discharged Feb 3, 1866, Little Rock, Ark.
Settled in O'Brien County July 1894 at Primghar.
Member S. F. Jordan Post No. 417, G.A.R.
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