AMOS, Simeon

AMOS, BROWN, GOODWIN

Posted By: Administrator
Date: 10/17/2001 at 16:09:33

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF BROOKFIELD TWP.

From the book "The History of Clinton County Iowa" by L. P. Allen (1879)

SIMEON AMOS, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Elwood; was born near Fairmont, Marion Co., Va., Feb. 20, 1818; he came to Jackson Co., Iowa, in 1844, and settled in Farmers' Creek Township. In 1846, he married Miss Mary Brown, a native of Ohio; in 1851, they removed to where they now reside, in this township; they have two children living-Harriet (now Mrs. J. Goodwin) and John. Mr. Amos and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a Republican; has held various
local offices, and always has encouraged, in every possible manner, religious and educational institutions. Mr. A. owns 334 acres of land, finely improved and possessing many natural advantages.