William H. DERBY (b. 1823)

DERBY, SMITH

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Date: 5/31/2005 at 20:53:44

DERBY, William H.; harness maker; born Aug. 27, 1823, in Rutland Co., Vt.; in 1827, came to Washington Co., N. Y. with his parents; in 1857, came to Fayette and commenced his present business. Married Mira E. Smith September, 1845; she was born July 17, 1827 in Essex Co., N. Y.; had two children, both dead. In 1857, he was appointed Postmaster; held this position four years; in 1876, he was appointed Keeper of the Prison at Auburn, N. Y.; moved there with his family; remained on prison duty one year and returned to Fayette in 1877.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Fayette Township
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