JOHN W. SCRIVNER

SCRIVNER, BRAYTON, SCHRICKER

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SCRIVNER, John W., capitalist, born in Frederick Co., Va., July 4, 1828; removed to Noble Co., Ind. in 1848; lived in Indiana until he came to West Union, Oct. 6, 1855. During his residence in Indiana he was engaged, most of the time, in the lumber business for the railroad companies. In December, 1854, he married Elizabeth Brayton of Indiana; they have three children - Susan (now Mrs. Henry Schricker), Mary E. and Edwin R. When Mr. Scrivner first came to Fayette Co. he lived for one year and a half in West Union, then engaged in farming in Illyria Tp., where he remained seven years. During that time he was, for five years, Postmaster of Leon Post Office, and held various other positions while a resident of Illyria Tp.; since 1862 he has resided in West Union nearly all the time.

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