R. T. WILBER

WILBER, PEER

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Date: 5/11/2005 at 22:00:37

WILBER, R. T., farmer, Sec. 35; born Aug. 26, 1829, in Columbia Co., N. Y.; in 1834 went with his parents to Chautauqua Co., N. Y.; in 1848 went to Warren Co., Penn; in 1850 went to Erie Co., N. Y.; in 1855 came to Fayette Co., Iowa; settled on his present farm in 1859; owns 135 acres of land valued at $30 per acre. Married Lydia Peer July 2, 1849; she was born Aug. 9, 1829, in the town of Woodstock, Va.; had ten children, seven are living - Alonzo, Lewis, Charles S., Willis, Frank T., Helen A. and Minnie D. Has been School Director and Road Supervisor.

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