Wilson Fiscus

FISCUS, BOEN, DEAN

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Date: 3/27/2009 at 13:32:09

WILSON FISCUS. This energetic and substantial agriculturist, a resident of Douglas Township, was born in Owen County, Indiana, March 19, 1847, and is a son of John A. and Elizabeth (Boen) Fiscus. John A. Fiscus was born in North Carolina, and there grew to manhood. He removed to Indiana when a young man, and was there married, settled in Owen County, and passed the remainder of his days. Wilson Fiscus was reared to manhood in his native county, his time being divided between farm work and attending the district school. His father, who was a neat and careful farmer, instructed him thoroughly in all the details of farming. In 1868 Mr. Fiscus was married to Emma Dean, of Owen County, Indiana.Her parents were Fenton and Elizabeth Dean. In the fall of 1872, after spending several years upon the farm in Owen County, Mr. Fiscus removed with his family to Marshall County, Iowa, and resided there two years. From the latter county he came to Audubon County and purchased a farm of 123 acres. The land is of the most choice, being very fertile and drained by the waters of the Nishnabotna River. His residence is a substantial building, attractively surrounded by a beautiful grove. His farm is well stocked with cattle and hogs of the best grades. He contends that a fine animal eats no more than a poor one, and that in the end it pays to have the high breeds. Mr. and Mrs. Fiscus have had born to them two children Eugene W. and E. Bessie. They are devoted members of the Christian church, and regular attendants at Sabbath school. Mr. Fiscus is an elder of the church. In politics he is rather conservative, but as a rule he votes the Democratic ticket in National and State affairs. He has held several township offices, and is the present incumbent of the treasurer's office, which he has held a number of terms. He has acquitted himself with credit, and to the satisfaction of the public.

1889 BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF
SHELBY AND AUDUBON COUNTIES, IOWA
W. S. DUNBAR & CO., PUBLISHERS
113 ADAMS STREET, CHICAGO

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