D. C. STAFFORD

STAFFORD, MCMASTERS

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Date: 5/10/2005 at 20:49:18

STAFFORD, D. C., farmer and stock dealer and breeder of Poland China hogs and cotswold sheep; born Oct. 18, 1839, in Auburn, Geauga Co., Ohio; in 1850 came to West Union. Married Martha McMasters Sept. 15, 1862; she was born May 15, 1838, in Center Co., Penn.; have one child - Harry, born Feb. 6, 1864. Mrs. S. is a member of the M. E. Church. He owns sixty acres of land in Sec. 17, West Union, valued at $6,000. His father built and kept the first public house here; his parents are living on their farm near West Union. Is a Republican.

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