George L. Rawson (b. 1821)

RAWSON, GOODRICH, HEATH

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Date: 9/21/2002 at 14:13:55

Rawson, George L., farmer, Section 22 (Fairfield township); born Lake Co., Ohio , May 28, 1821; in 1840 he moved to Cattaraugus Co., NY, where he married Susan E. Goodrich Nov. 3, 1842; she was born Dec. 10, 1826, and died April 2, 1845. Again married to Sallie Heath June 8, 1847; she was born in Washington Co., NY, July 27, 1822; they emigrated and settled on their present farm in December, 1853, consisting of 140 acres, valued at $4,000. Mr. R. enlisted in Co. F, 28th I. V. I., Aug. 15, 1862; was engaged in the siege of Vicksburg and others; honorably discharged, Sept. 8, 1865. One child by second marriage -- George L., born Aug. 5, 1857.

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