James Lahey

LAHEY, WELSH

Posted By: Cheryl Moonen (email)
Date: 3/21/2013 at 00:25:40

JAMES LAHEY 1835-1914- ST. CLEMENTS BANKSTON JAMES LAHEY, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Bankston; he was born in 1833, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; at the age of 12 years he came with his parents to Dubuque Co., where he has since lived; he lives on the old homestead, formerly occupied by his father, which he has very much improved; he now owns 340 acres, and is the largest farmer in his locality; he has been Township Trustee, School Director and County Supervisor. His father died in 1866, aged 60 years; his mother died in 1860, aged 50 years. He married Miss Hannah Welsh June 7, 1863; she was born in Virginia; have five children-James, Alice, Monica, Lucy and Richard.
"The History of Dubuque County. Iowa"
http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBIONOP.htm