Charles M. Luce (b. 1818)

LUCE, WALTON

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/26/2005 at 22:30:35

Luce, Charles M., farmer, Section 24; PO Eden; born in Chittenden Co., Vermont in 1818. Married Jerusha E. Walton; she was born in New York State in 1825; have eight children -- Julius C., Thomas W., George C., Charlie W., Fayette I., Fremont T. and Earnest, twins, and Elmer E. Came to this county in 1853, and is one of the early settlers; sent the first petition to Washington for a post office in this town. Has been Constable, School Director and Road Supervisor. Rents a farm of 160 acres. His son Julius enlisted in the 6th I.V.C. and served three years on the plains and in many hard fought battles.

Page 629, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Eden Township