Gregory Gross

As printed in 1883

GREGORY GROSS, a farmer, residing in Liberty township, postoffice, Bon Accord; was born February 7, 1819, within twelve miles of Belford, France; came to America in 1837, settled in Stark county, Ohio, and in October, 1844, came to Johnson county, Iowa, purchased from Mr. Fowler the claim of 160 acres of land upon which he has resided ever since. Mr. Gross was married March, 1841, to Miss Elizabeth Shcunblin, of Stark county, Ohio; they had two children: Gregory and Vincent. His wife died in Iowa, March, 1846, and in February, 1852, he married Miss Katharine Rummelhart, of Liberty township; they have by this marriage two girls, Matilda, wife of Dr. Isaac W. Wright, who practices his profession in Liberty township, a graduate of the medical college of Iowa City, of the class of March, '82; and Levina, wife of N. Gross, of Chippeway Falls, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Catholic church of Liberty township. He was the first justice of the peace of Liberty township and has held that office continuously ever since. The people of Liberty township are peaceable and law-abiding, and Mr. Gross has always advised compromises and settlements among his neighbors when difficulties have arisen among them. His advice is most always respected and acted upon.

As printed in History of Johnson County, Iowa, containing a history of the county, and its townships, cities and villages from 1836 to 1882. Together with biographical sketches .. (1883). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.