John J. Crowe

CROWE, TEARE

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 4/19/2005 at 23:46:04

CROWE, John J., farmer, Sec. 26; born Aug. 4, 1820, in the Isle of Man; in 1851 came to Boston, Mass.; in 1854 came to Chicago; in 1857 came to West Union. Owns eighty-three acres of land valued at $30 per acre. Married Hannah Teare May 19, 1851; she was born Oct. 10, 1831, in the Isle of Man. Had eleven children, ten living - Annie J., Fannie A., Clara B., Louise, Rebena, Fillie and Edward; Sarah died Jan. 2, 1878. Has been School Director three terms; also Road Supervisor.
(Note: only seven living children are listed.)

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