Ben Shambaugh (b. 1829)

SHAMBAUGH

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 9/21/2002 at 14:03:03

Shambaugh, Ben., Justice of the Peace, Brush Creek (Fairfield township); owns 420 acres, valued at $7,000. Is a Republican. Born in Greene Co., Ohio, Feb. 12, 1829, came to this county in 1856. Married Matilda M. Shambaugh Aug. 25, 1861, who was a native of Warren Co., VT, and died April 26, 1866. He has been Justice of the Peace ten years. His children are L. D., born March 15, 1863; H. J., born Sept.15, 1864 and Matilda E., born April 26, 1866.

Page 614, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"