P. R. Ketchum (b. 1838)

KETCHUM, SLOCUM

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/15/2005 at 13:30:18

Ketchum, P. R., farmer, Section 6; PO Windsor; born April 6, 1838, in Orange Co., New York; in 1839, came to Hancock Co., Illinois; in 1845, came to DuPage County; in 1854, came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin; he then served three years as an apprentice to the carpenter and joiner trade; in 1858, came to Windsor township and settled on his present farm in 1866; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Susan M. Slocum, Feb. 28, 1861; she was born Jan. 15, 1841 in Erie Co, New York; have one child --- Annie M. born March 22, 1867. Are members of the M. E. Church. He enlisted in 1861 in Co. C, 12th I. V. I.; served four years and four months; was honorably discharged; was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh and others; was wounded and taken prisoner at Columbus, Miss., was paroled and returned to the Union lines; was also at the siege of Vicksburg, the taking of Mobile and other engagements.

Page 697, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Windsor Township