Randall J. Ransom (b. 1812)

RANSOM, HARRIS

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/16/2005 at 12:28:23

Ransom, Randall J., farmer, Section 4; PO Fayette; born in Rensselaer Co., New York, Oct. 21, 1812; came to this county in 1870; has 183 acres of land, valued at $7,000. Politics, Greenbacker. Held the office of Town Trustee. Married Susan E. Harris; born in Washington Co., New York, Jan. 16, 1825; three children -- Henry C., born Nov. 15, 1843; E. J. Ransom, born April 26, 1845; Lizzie S., born March 14, 1853.

Page 684, 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
Smithfield township