C. C. Finch (b. 1830)

FINCH, GIBBONS

Posted By: Dorothy (email)
Date: 7/8/2005 at 22:49:57

Finch, C. C., farmer and stock raiser, Section 7; PO Illyria; was born in McHenry Co., Illinois, Nov. 2, 1830; came to this county April 8, 1853; has 160 acres land, valued at $4,800. Politics, Republican; belongs to the Cong. Church; held the office Supervisor. Married Sarah Gibbons in 1857; born in England January 25, 1836; has seven children --- William G., born March 31, 1858; Judith, born November 23, 1860; James D., born Sept. 16, 1862; Hannah, born July 3, 1865; Mary E., born May 27, 1866; Joey P., born Oct. 10, 1868; Alice F. M., June 18, 1877. When he came to this country, had 25 cents in his pocket; was married four years after coming here; went to keeping house with one bedstead and a stove and a few small trinkets for housekeeping.

Page 639, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Illyria Township