Jehiel Abernethy (b. 1806)

ABERNETHY, ETTINGER

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 7/9/2005 at 14:07:44

Abernethy, Jehiel, farmer, Section 4; PO Illyria; was born in Upper Canada, June 17, 1806; came to this county in 1854; has 135 acres of land, valued $6,750. Belongs to the Baptist Church. Married Mary Ettinger December 21, 1831; born in York Co., Pennsylvania, Feb. 5, 1806; has six children --- Sarah, born March 3, 1833; Alonzo, April 14, 1836; Jacob, Dec.. 4, 1837; Mary, Dec. 19, 1939; Electa, Feb. 3, 1841; James, Dec. 28, 1842; Ellen A., Sept. 13, 1845. Had three sons in the Union Army; Jacob was one of the first men who enlisted in Fayette Co., 38th Regt., I.V.I., Co. F; was made Orderly Sergeant; rose to the position of Lieutenant Colonel; was killed at Atlanta, July 21, 1846* ; Alonzo was mustered into the 9th Regt., I.V.I., Sept. 24, 1861; was wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge in the leg; was in battles Sugar Creek, Pea Ridge, Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Jackson, siege of Vicksburg and others; was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment. Has been Representative of the county; is President of th Chicago University. James enlisted in the 6th I.V.C.

* correct date is 1864

Page 635, "1878 History of Fayette Co., Iowa"
Illyria Township