William H. GAYNOR (b. 1828)

GAYNOR, MEALLEY

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Date: 6/1/2005 at 20:00:32

GAYNOR, William H., manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes; was born in Ballingarry, Tipperary Co., Ireland, Jan. 22, 1828; emigrated to Canada in 1847; thence to Juneau Co., Wis., in 1859. Returned, in 1864, to Ireland, and was married to Jennie C. Mealley; she was born in the city of Dublin May 23, 1846; they came to this county in 1865; has been in business here ever since; have four children living - William H. E., Thomas Robert, Georgia H. and Pauline; lost one - Frankie S., died Nov. 29, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Gaynor are members of the M. E. Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Fayette Township
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