Gilbert B. FINCH (b. 1837)

FINCH, ASH

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Date: 6/8/2005 at 00:36:14

FINCH, Gilbert B., farmer, Sec. 7, P. O. Fayette; born in Berrien Co. Mich., Nov. 30, 1837; accompanied his parents to Wisconsin in 1844. He enlisted, July 3, 1861, in Co. A., 4th Wis. Infantry; in 1863, the regiment was re-organized as 4th Wis. Cavalry; was wounded at Port Hudson Jan. 14, 1863; promoted to Second Lieutenant Jan. 20, 1864, and to First Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1865; breveted Captain, and mustered out at Madison, Wis., with regiment, June 20, 1866; came to this county the same year. Dec. 1, 1867, was married to Jane M. Ash; she was born in Indiana, Aug. 9, 1848; they have three children - Grant E., born Sept. 12, 1868; Fred E., born Jun. 10, 1870; and Addie M., born Jan. 30, 1874; owns 176 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Finch are members of the United Brethren Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Westfield Township
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