William J. McAlpin (b. 1838)

MCALPIN, PENHOLLON

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Date: 9/21/2002 at 20:32:43

McAlpin, William J., farmer, Section 35 (Fairfield township); PO Brush Creek; born in Columbia Co., Indiana, Feb. 16, 1838; came to Tazewell Co., Ill., with his parents in 1839; in 1848, he with his parents, settled in Dubuque Co., Iowa near Colesburg. Here he married Emily E. Penhollon Dec. 2, 1860; she was born in Chautauqua Co., Dec. 6, 1843. Enlisted in the 27th I. V. I., Co. E, Aug. 22, 1862; was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Nashville, siege and capture of Mobile, and others; honorably discharged Oct. 8, 1865. His children are Nettie, born Feb. 21, 1863; Bertha M., born Jan 4, 1868; Ben F., born March 21, 1871; William H., born May 14, 1873 and Mercy E., born Oct. 19, 1866 and died May 29, 1877. Is a Republican.

Page 611, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"