CHARLES H. TALMADGE

TALMADGE, WHITTEMORE

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TALMADGE, Charles H., editor and proprietor of the Gazette, Vine st., res. on same street; born Oct. 10, 1842, in Erie Co., Penn., in 1850 came to Winnebago Co., Ill., with his parents; in 1856 came to Mitchell Co., Iowa, and in 1865 came to West Union, and established the Gazette in 1867. Married Lucy H. Whittemore Oct. 23, 1866; she was born September, 1843, in Providence, R. I.; have two children - D. H. and J. C. Englisted in Co. I, 3d I. V. I.; served three years and was honorably discharged; was in the battle of Shiloh and other engagements.

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