C. N. Fox (b. 1826)

FOX, BABCOCK

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/6/2005 at 22:39:30

Fox, C. N., farmer, Section 22; PO Elgin; owns about 120 acres; born in Meriden, Delaware Co., New York, Aug. 5, 1826; moved to Chester, Geauga Co., Ohio, in May, 1835; resided there until 1844, when he removed to Boone Co., Illinois, where he lived until he came to Clayton Co., Iowa (near Strawberry Point), in 1855; remained there one year, then went to Hardin, Allamakee Co., Iowa, where he resided about two years; came to Pleasant Valley in 1858. He has been Town Clerk, Township Trustee and has held various other positions. Married Rebecca E. Babcock March 8, 1854; she was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, March 28, 1837; they have had seven children, one died in infancy; the living are Edward N., Ora A., Carrie J., Allen H., Anna, Delora and Charles A. Mr. And Mrs. Fox are members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Page 723, 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
Pleasant Valley township