George & Margaret R. (Simpson) Raw

SIMPSON, RAW

Posted By: cheryl Locher moonen (email)
Date: 3/19/2020 at 17:40:22

Margaret R. Simpson, of Dubuque, married George Raw in 1860. George was a farmer in Section 21 of Taylor Township. He was born in Yorkshire, England on Sept. 27, 1834. In 1855 Mr. Raw came to America, first to Shullsburg, Wisconsin, then to Dubuque Co. by 1856. For seven years he was employed in mining, which he’d done in Wisconsin and in England, but in 1861, Mr. Raw began farming. He arrived in this country poor, but by the 1870’s had 180 acres in Section 20 & 21 of Taylor Township. The Raw’s had nine children: Isabelle, George T., Bertha Hope, Myra Myrtle, Mary A., Ellen, John, Martha C. and Elsie M.

The History of Farley, Welu Publishing, Copyright 1996
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GEORGE RAW, farmer, Sec. 21 ; P.O. Farley; born in Yorkshire, England, Sept. 27, 1834; came to America in 1855, and, after stopping a year at Shellsburg, Wis., to Dubuque Co. in 1856; his first seven years in the county were employed in mining, which occupation he had previously pursued in Wisconsin and in England; the last seventeen years he has been a farmer, and has every reason to feel gratified at his success, the result of his own efforts, as he came to the county a poor man; he has 180 acres of fine land, with good improvements, and all that is requisite to make what he evidently enjoys- a happy home.Religion, Methodist; politics, Republican. Mr. R. was married in 1860 to Miss Margaret R. Simpson, of Dubuque; they have four children living- Isabella, George T., Bertha Hope, Myra Myrtle; five have died- Mary A., Ellen, John R., Martha C. and Elsie M.

"The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm
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Dubuque-Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, October 6, 1871
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STATE CORRESPONDENCE
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FARLEY
More Thieving – A Valuable Team of
Horses Stolen
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Repeated Especially for the Dubuque Herald
FARLEY, Oct. 6, 1871
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A valuable team of horses was stolen on last evening, 5th inst., from the stables of George Raw, living about 3 miles southeast of Farley. The theft was committed during the early part of the evening, and the stolen horses were traced about two miles on the road leading to Cascade.

The horses were of the following description: Horse - - bay color, shod before and lame in right fore foot, mare - - bay color, has a white quarter circle in forehead. The thieves also took a light demonstrative wagon, with the name P. M. Byerly on end gate, and a new set of harnesses.

Telegrams have been set to various localities, where it was thought some traces where the stolen property could be obtained and a liberal reward will be paid by the citizens of Farley for the capture of the thief or the return of the stolen horses.
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Further Particulars of the Horse Stealing – Great
Excitement – Protection Society Organized
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A series at petty attempt at burglary, in Epworth, Farley and vicinity, culminating last night in the stealing of a span of horses, double buggy, harnesses, saddle and four halters, at George Raw, 3 miles southeast of this place. It is supposed they were taken early in the night, and no doubt made a good run for their lives before daylight. The robbery was not discovered until daylight, when the neighborhood was aroused and the immediate pursuit made. They were tracked to Cascade, where the pursuers were last heard from.

The citizens are very much excited over the event, and serious consequences may arise if the thieves should be brought through here unprotected by sufficient legal authority. A society is in process of organization for the better protection of property and the apprehension of thieves. Judicial authority is so slow, punishment so slight and escape so easily made, that the community are put in jeopardy of life property and happiness, hence the necessity of such an origination. It is to be hoped that nothing may be done, but that all good citizens and legal authority will see to it that such punishment will be deeded out to offenders as well deter the rascals from oppressing the community with their midnight depredations.

The horses taken were of a bay color, black manes and tails – a gelding and a mare. Gelding shod on forward feet and lame in right forefoot; mare had a white quarter circle in forehead. The buggy was marked on tail board, “P. M. Byerly, maker, Farley.” Harnesses nearly new.

P.S. – The thieves has been traced as far as Cascade. Parties are on their track, and they cannot long escape.