Jacob A. Hoyer

HOYER, LIPPENCOTT

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 4/26/2005 at 16:02:13

HOYER, Jacob A., farmer, Sec. 10; born Dec. 17, 1837, in Erie Co., Penn.; in 1854 came to West Union; in 1864 settled on his present farm; owns 290 acres valued at $30 per acre. Married Margaret Lippencott April 11, 1858; she was born March 18, 1838, in Logan Co., Ohio; had five children, three are living - Catherine J., George Clarence and Ida Sophia; Rosetta was born Dec. 23, 1863, and died June 23, 1864; Cressie L., born Nov. 28, 1877, died March 5, 1878. He has been School Director, Road Supervisor, &c.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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