William M. James (b. 1815)

JAMES, FURGUSON

Posted By: Dorothy (email)
Date: 7/8/2005 at 22:31:45

James, William M., farmer, Section 8; PO Lima; born in South Wales in 1815; came to this county in 1853; has eighty two acres of land, valued at $2,460 . Belongs to the Methodist Church. Married Mary Ann Furguson, born March 25, 1829; mother of one child --- Edward W., born May 25, 1855. When Mr. J. first came here, he saw pretty hard times; lived on Johnny cake for the first two years.

Page 640, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Illyria Township