Thomas T. Blanchard (b. 1838)

BLANCHARD, WILLIS

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/28/2005 at 15:11:48

Blanchard, Thomas T., farmer, Section 21; PO Waucoma; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio in 1838. Married Margaret Willis in 1859; she was born in Ohio in 1836; have four children -- Floretta A., Lovina M., Elgin T., and Clara B. First settled in Wisconsin where he enlisted in the 31st Wis S. V. Inf. Co. G and served until the close of the war; participated in the battles of Chattahoochie River, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Buzzards Roost, Fort No. 9, Bentonville, NC and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. Came to this county in 1869 and settled on present estate of eighty acres, valued at $25 per acre. Held the office of Constable one year.

Page 624, 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
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