J. J. WELSH

WELSH, SCOTT, CANNON

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Date: 5/11/2005 at 22:11:28

WELSH, J. J., livery, and veterinary surgeon; born in Washington Co., Penn., July 2, 1827; in 1835 came to Muskingum Co., Ohio; in 1846 came to Union Co., Ohio; in 1855 came to West Union. Married Isabella Scott Aug. 29, 1848; she was born Oct. 16, 1827, in Knox Co., Ohio; had seven children, four living - Wm. E., Emily A. (now Mrs. Cannon), Francis M., Clinton and Jennie A.; was Deputy Sheriff from 1857 to 1859; was Sheriff in 1860 and 1861, and from 1864 to 1868; served as Deputy Sheriff in 1870 and 1871; was City Marshal in 1876 and 1877, when he was elected Sheriff; enlisted in Co. A. 38th I. V. I.; served one year; was unanimously elected Captain of Company A; was through the seige of Vicksburg and its surrender.

(Note - though it states four children were living, five are named.)

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