James Slone 1812-1884

SLONE, GILBERT

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 10/14/2015 at 19:49:47

JAMES SLONE, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Dubuque; born March 19, 1812, in Lincoln Co., Ky.; when about 4 years old, his parents came with his to Edwardsville, Illl.; the following year they came to St. Charles, Mo.; in 1819, they came to Fountain Ferry, now Alton, Ill.; he then, with his father, ran the ferry; there was but one house there at that time; in 1834, he came to Dubuque, and attended the ferry here till 1839; there were but five stores here then; in 1840, he came to his present farm; he now owns 320 acres of land, which he has improved.

Married Rhonda J. Gilbert in 1841; she was born in Marion Co., Mo.; had six children, five of whom are living- Elizabeth S., Ellen, Martha, John and Sarah; Susan died June 19, 1860, aged 7 years.

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