Matthias Beightol

BEIGHTOL, BRESSLER

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 4/13/2005 at 23:08:35

BEIGHTOL, Matthias, far., Section 18; born in Center County, Penn., Feb. 15, 1817; in 1865 came to West Union; owns 135 acres valued at $40 per acre. Married Sarah Bressler March 16, 1841; she was born in Center Co., Penn, Oct. 1, 1821; had five children - four living - Fietta E. J., William J., Mary C., Annie E., and John. He enlisted in Co. E, 5th Pennsylvania Infantry; served one year and was killed at Richmond, Va., June 29, 1862. They are members of the Reformed Church. Mrs. B.'s father, John N. Bressler, was born Dec. 28, 1780, in Centre Co., Penn. He still lives there and is enjoying good health.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp. - page 576