H. J. Ingersoll

INGERSOLL, STAMP

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Date: 4/27/2005 at 01:09:40

INGERSOLL, H. J., prop. West Union House, corner of Vine and Elm sts.; born June 2, 1829, in Grafton, Lorain Co., Ohio; in 1854 went to Medina, Ohio; remained there nine months and then went to Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; in 1856 came to McGregor Iowa; in 1858 went to Hardin, and in 1866 came to West Union. Married Sarah M. Stamp Dec. 19, 1854; she was born August 18, 1834, in New York; had four children, three living - Frank H., Lillie M. and Jennie S. Enlisted in Co. F, 7th Mich. Cavalry; served three years and was honorably discharged; during his enlistment, he was discharged as a private, and promoted to Lieutenant in Co. K. same regiment; participated in about forty engagements, among which were Gettysburg, Brandy Station, Battle of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Jack's Shop, Five Forks, Appomattox &c. Has been County Surveyor from 1866 to 1870. His family are Episcopalians. He is a Republican.

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