of near Grafton, West Virginia · documented from the public record
The family in the record
N. S. Poling b. 1838
N. S. Poling⚭ Catherine Smith
childrenM. W. Poling · James F. Poling · Mary Alva Poling · Lulu Poling · Harry Leroy Poling
Their story
What the record says
History of Wapello County, Iowa.
Born 28 Apr 1838 near Grafton, in present-day West Virginia.
Confederate soldier who served under Stonewall Jackson.
Came to Iowa in 1865 to farm the prairie lands.
Now retired at 515 Hamilton Street, Ottumwa.
Married Catherine Smith.
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